Job summary
The interview date for this role is 23rd May 2025
An exciting opportunity to join the Discharge to Assess (D2A) team at
Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
The established service provides a clear pathway from the acute hospital
by assessing the patients therapy and care needs in their own home. This means
that the patients no longer need to wait in hospital for these specific
assessments which will reduce delays in discharges, improving patient flow and
allow patients to go home earlier.
The team is based at Kendray Hospital therapy hub, involves
interdisciplinary working alongside health/social community care and therapy
support services. The post holder would be expected to work within 08:00
18:00 service and contribute to a 7 day service. They should be able to work
independently and within a team, providing high quality care in a fast paced
working environment. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and
communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients.
Main duties of the job
The team fosters a supportive environment that seeks to develop therapy staff and provide them with the skills and competencies to work within the D2A model in the home environment. A level 5 apprenticeship (Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship) within the first 12 months of employment will be supported as part of this role if applicant does not have level 5 qualifications (Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2)
We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development
opportunities in a supportive and friendly working environment.
****Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would be
required to be a car driver with the ability to drive mid-size/large vans (not
HGV) and similar sized vehicles safely. ****
For further information regarding this post please contact Kat
Holloway - OT Service Manager on:Kathryn.holloway@nhs.net01226 432736
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good
rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and
achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We
are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable
future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There
has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace
and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where
staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic
origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or
belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who
may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK,
please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles
are no longer eligible for sponsorship
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree Health and
- Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2).
- Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship.
- English and Maths pass grade at GCSE or equivalent examination board eg Functional Skills Level 2 Care Certificate (or studying towards).
- Current full driving licence.
Desirable
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
- Relevant clinical experience e.g. Therapy services,
Values based question
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team?
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to maintain high standard of driving, including use of motorway
- Ability to plan efficient routes in the borough when making deliveries.
- Ability to drive mid-size/large vans (not HGV) and similar sized vehicles safely.
- Demonstrates skills & ability in the use of digital systems and platforms for efficient service delivery e.g. Email, MS Teams, Microsoft software, electronic patient records, ESR, ERoster.
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales.
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ensures the collection of data and analyses data in order to inform decision making within therapy services.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others.
- Ability to identify need for service development.
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients relative/ carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels.
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills within scope of role.
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care.
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
- Experience of management of resources.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a clinical or community setting as a Therapy Assistant or Technical Instructor, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience to an equivalent level.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Understanding of the risk assessment process.
- Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in the assessment and management of patients within their own home.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care.
- Able to recognise when guidance and support is required and initiate appropriate escalation processes.
Desirable
- Awareness of policies and procedures relevant to own area of practice.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree Health and
- Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2).
- Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship.
- English and Maths pass grade at GCSE or equivalent examination board eg Functional Skills Level 2 Care Certificate (or studying towards).
- Current full driving licence.
Desirable
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
- Relevant clinical experience e.g. Therapy services,
Values based question
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team?
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to maintain high standard of driving, including use of motorway
- Ability to plan efficient routes in the borough when making deliveries.
- Ability to drive mid-size/large vans (not HGV) and similar sized vehicles safely.
- Demonstrates skills & ability in the use of digital systems and platforms for efficient service delivery e.g. Email, MS Teams, Microsoft software, electronic patient records, ESR, ERoster.
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales.
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ensures the collection of data and analyses data in order to inform decision making within therapy services.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others.
- Ability to identify need for service development.
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients relative/ carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels.
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills within scope of role.
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care.
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
- Experience of management of resources.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a clinical or community setting as a Therapy Assistant or Technical Instructor, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience to an equivalent level.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Understanding of the risk assessment process.
- Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in the assessment and management of patients within their own home.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care.
- Able to recognise when guidance and support is required and initiate appropriate escalation processes.
Desirable
- Awareness of policies and procedures relevant to own area of practice.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable.
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.
