Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for several Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our rotation covering Neurology, Community, Wheel Chair services and Frailty with East Coast Community Healthcare.
The Integrated Community and Neurology Team - The team supports community patients and patients with long-term neurological conditions across the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, and consists of specialist nurses, physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation assistant practitioners. Assessment and intervention is completed in clinic settings as well as in patients homes and care homes. We provide timely assessments and treatment to facilitate and improve patients quality of life and maximize independence. You will take responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, supporting them throughout their journey from initial diagnosis, management and palliative care.
Community Team - The Team support patients in the community with complex care needs who require specialist Occupational therapy input to aid in function, supporting patient to achieve optimal independence at home.
Main duties of the job
The Frailty Prevention Team is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Exercise Professionals and Nurses. The team provides admission avoidance, Frailty Prevention Assessments,
Falls Assessment, Home Hazard and Environment Assessment, Equipment Provision, Strength and Balance training. The Team will endeavor to advise patients, relatives and carers on how best to assist patients to remain well and manage their everyday living. Our aim is to maximise their independence, achieve their goals and to support them to remain safe and well at home.
Wheel Chair Services - You will work with Adults and Children. Our clients have a wide range of conditions affecting mobility and posture. You will gain experiences in completing the following: Triage in line with NHS England guidance, environmental assessments, clinical assessment skills, powered wheelchair driving assessments, gain knowledge of accessories and adjustments that can be made to maximise function, opportunity to gain specialist skills that will transfer into other settings and your future career development.
We provide a structured supervision program, including clinical support and regular in-service training. In return, we expect applicants to show a commitment to Continued Professional Development and evidence based practice.
About us
ECCH
is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering
NHS care within the community since 2011.
We
provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly
across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
We
are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to
find out more about us visit our website -
www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and
staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have
a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.
At
the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to
become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.
We
encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than
the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is entering exciting new times with integrated health and social care provision. In partnership with local health and care providers we are evolving into a multidisciplinary, multi-organisational workforce as we continue to deliver community care. There is an expectation that as this new system develops, the role will also evolve and change providing an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your
own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high
standards of clinical care for the patients under your management and support
others to do likewise.
To
interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate
diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions, to recommend the best
course of intervention and to develop comprehensive management strategies for
the patient's presenting condition.
To
undertake comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and
analytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatment
plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills
and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To accept
clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise
this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of
time.
To develop
the skills and dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and
manual treatment of patients. To be safe and competent in the use of therapy
equipment, relevant to the rotation setting, with support and training from the
senior therapist as appropriate.
To recommend/
prescribe equipment and minor adaptations, following assessment and use of
clinical reasoning skills, in order to compensate for unresolved functional
deficits, in line with local resources, guidelines and legislation.
To
facilitate safe provision of equipment and instruct patients, family and carers
in the use of equipment, as appropriate.
To assess,
using clinical reasoning for minor adaptations, take measurements and
communicate the recommendations, through reports and diagrams to adaptation
providers, with support from senior therapists.
To have an
awareness of potential psychological risk factors and the functional
implications of these.
To provide
spontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching, and instruction to
relatives, carers and other professions to promote understanding of the aims of
occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To be
responsible for equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties and
to adhere to any relevant policies, including competence to use equipment and
ensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and
supervision of practice.
To
supervise assistants practitioner and support staff when appropriate
To provide
clinical supervision for occupational therapy students on their first
introductory placement and to explain the role of occupational therapy to
departmental visitors. Assist more senior staff in the training of students and
occupational therapy assistants.
To
communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure
understanding of the their condition. Communication skills of persuasion,
motivation and explanation will be used with a variety of patients.
Communicate
effectively with all members of the occupational therapy team, AHPs and
community nursing and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach to
the management of the patient's condition.
To assess
capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within the
legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which
highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong
culture. Our four Signature Behaviours
are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your
own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high
standards of clinical care for the patients under your management and support
others to do likewise.
To
interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate
diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions, to recommend the best
course of intervention and to develop comprehensive management strategies for
the patient's presenting condition.
To
undertake comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and
analytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatment
plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills
and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
To accept
clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise
this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of
time.
To develop
the skills and dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and
manual treatment of patients. To be safe and competent in the use of therapy
equipment, relevant to the rotation setting, with support and training from the
senior therapist as appropriate.
To recommend/
prescribe equipment and minor adaptations, following assessment and use of
clinical reasoning skills, in order to compensate for unresolved functional
deficits, in line with local resources, guidelines and legislation.
To
facilitate safe provision of equipment and instruct patients, family and carers
in the use of equipment, as appropriate.
To assess,
using clinical reasoning for minor adaptations, take measurements and
communicate the recommendations, through reports and diagrams to adaptation
providers, with support from senior therapists.
To have an
awareness of potential psychological risk factors and the functional
implications of these.
To provide
spontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching, and instruction to
relatives, carers and other professions to promote understanding of the aims of
occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To be
responsible for equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties and
to adhere to any relevant policies, including competence to use equipment and
ensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and
supervision of practice.
To
supervise assistants practitioner and support staff when appropriate
To provide
clinical supervision for occupational therapy students on their first
introductory placement and to explain the role of occupational therapy to
departmental visitors. Assist more senior staff in the training of students and
occupational therapy assistants.
To
communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure
understanding of the their condition. Communication skills of persuasion,
motivation and explanation will be used with a variety of patients.
Communicate
effectively with all members of the occupational therapy team, AHPs and
community nursing and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach to
the management of the patient's condition.
To assess
capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within the
legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which
highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong
culture. Our four Signature Behaviours
are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD folder and lifelong learning
- Evidence of Preceptorship
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Physical and mental capacity to deal with sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression
- Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients
- Able to work collaboratively within a team
- Able to work independently
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure
- Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confident
- Flexible working
- Ability to travel around the community
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area
- Forward thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal
- Audit
- Research
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD folder and lifelong learning
- Evidence of Preceptorship
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Physical and mental capacity to deal with sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression
- Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients
- Able to work collaboratively within a team
- Able to work independently
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgment under pressure
- Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confident
- Flexible working
- Ability to travel around the community
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area
- Forward thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal
- Audit
- Research
- Presentation skills
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
