Job summary
Senior Occupational Therapist - Band 6
£40,701 - £48,054 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Full & Part-time considered
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to work within the Adult Integrated Therapy Service .The post holder will provide a specialist occupational therapy service to clients living in their own home or a residential care setting for complex cases, formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
This role includes 7 day working covering the Bromley Borough.
Proposed interview date week commencing 15th April 2025
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, you will be responsible for enabling the client to achieve and maintain a level of independent functioning in order to remain at home or the most appropriate alternative community setting.
You will be required to:Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients' social and physical environment.
To identify and develop own area of specialism and expertise, and contribute to the resource base within the Occupational Therapy Service and other professional groups.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
To provide and contribute to the development of an effective Integrated Adult Therapy Serviceby demonstration of clinical reasoning through assessment and management of patients referred to the service ensuring a high professional standard of care.
To perform occupational analysis and risk evaluation leading to the formulation of intervention options which reduce the consequence of disability and optimise the service users functional ability and independence.
To use a range of standardised and non standardised assessment tools and techniques to identify presenting strengths and difficulties.
To refine treatment techniques in line with the most recent evidence of clinical effectiveness by evaluating and implementing key developments and promoting discussion within the Integrated Therapy Service.
To devise occupational therapy programmes which may be implemented and supported by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To fulfil legal requirements and demonstrate clinical reasoning within documentation.
To actively ensure the implementation of and adherence to issues associated with clinical governance, policies and procedures of Bromley Healthcare and the Standards of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
To use a client centred goal focused approach using a range of specialist treatment interventions, and to continually evaluate these in order to determine further needs.
To offer assessment, advice and recommendations to clients, carers and/or other professionals regarding specialist Occupational Therapy equipment for the promotion of independence and safety. To instruct clients and their carers in the safe use of this and either arrange provision via Social Services or to advise re private purchase or provision by other agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
To provide and contribute to the development of an effective Integrated Adult Therapy Serviceby demonstration of clinical reasoning through assessment and management of patients referred to the service ensuring a high professional standard of care.
To perform occupational analysis and risk evaluation leading to the formulation of intervention options which reduce the consequence of disability and optimise the service users functional ability and independence.
To use a range of standardised and non standardised assessment tools and techniques to identify presenting strengths and difficulties.
To refine treatment techniques in line with the most recent evidence of clinical effectiveness by evaluating and implementing key developments and promoting discussion within the Integrated Therapy Service.
To devise occupational therapy programmes which may be implemented and supported by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To fulfil legal requirements and demonstrate clinical reasoning within documentation.
To actively ensure the implementation of and adherence to issues associated with clinical governance, policies and procedures of Bromley Healthcare and the Standards of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
To use a client centred goal focused approach using a range of specialist treatment interventions, and to continually evaluate these in order to determine further needs.
To offer assessment, advice and recommendations to clients, carers and/or other professionals regarding specialist Occupational Therapy equipment for the promotion of independence and safety. To instruct clients and their carers in the safe use of this and either arrange provision via Social Services or to advise re private purchase or provision by other agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent relevant qualification
Desirable
- Training relevant in physical rehabilitation
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of primary and secondary occupational therapy in a community setting
- Current driving licence
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
- Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
- Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Current driving licence
Desirable
- Knowledge of skills used in a community setting
- Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
- Experience of multiprofessional working.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Appraisal of junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent relevant qualification
Desirable
- Training relevant in physical rehabilitation
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of primary and secondary occupational therapy in a community setting
- Current driving licence
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
- Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
- Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Current driving licence
Desirable
- Knowledge of skills used in a community setting
- Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
- Experience of multiprofessional working.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Appraisal of junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
