Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and passionate occupational therapy support worker to join our highly regarded integrated therapy team at Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth. This dynamic team is looking for someone who is confident to deliver therapeutic assessments and interventions within the occupational therapy team at Mount Gould Hospital.
The inpatient service works within the community hospital setting with a rehabilitation focus as part of the intermediate care pathway. The team support patients with appropriate treatment and intervention also working closely with other community services to facilitate discharge.
The successful candidates will join this well-established service to support, deliver and develop this service for the local Health Community. University Hospitals Plymouth is committed to providing both quality care to the local population and supporting our staff. You will be given opportunities to develop your clinical skills and knowledge through staff supervision, mentoring and in-service training.
For an informal visit or further information please contact Judi Armstrong (Team Lead Occupational Therapist) on Tel: 01752 433715 or email: judiarmstrong@nhs.net.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- To perform specific therapeutic (clinical and non-clinical) assessment, treatment and discharge of an identified caseload of patients within the Occupational Therapy Team as part of the MDT on Kingfisher and Skylark wards, Local Care Centre, Mount Gould Hospital. The clinical caseload will be allocated and indirectly supervised by registered Health and Care Professions Council registered therapists within the area. Caseload includes visiting in-patients' homes and other community settings.
- To support the Occupational Therapists in delivering a quality Occupational Therapy service to the patients referred from within Mount Gould Hospital.
- To support the Team Leader in running of the Equipment loan system for the Occupational Therapy Department, Mount Gould Hospital.
- To provide clerical/administration support to the Occupational Therapists and Therapy Department.
- To independently treat patients following protocols or delegated tasks.
- To be part of the 7-day working rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Dimensions:
- Post holder will be required to deliver and fit OT equipment and carry out assessment at patients home for Occupational Therapists for any specialities within Mount Gould Hospital.
- Post holder will not receive regular supervision, but take responsibility for his/her own work, within a broad framework laid down by the referring/ supervising OT, and within the limitations of his/her training, experience and abilities.
- Post holder also support the Team Leader in runs the Equipment loan/return system for all the Occupational Therapy related equipment issued out for any patients referred from within Mount Gould Hospital.
- To work independently, but under the direction of the HCPC registered Therapists to perform specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their assessment, rehabilitation and therapeutic care programmes as well as facilitating earlier discharge from inpatient settings.
- To work within protocols and competencies specific to this post. To act as first contact in specific situations.
- Patient management includes assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs; development of personalised treatment and care plans collaboratively with the registered therapy staff and review of progress and ongoing needs at regular intervals.
- Treatment activities might include following exercise and mobility programmes; and educating & advising patients and their families about their situation and options for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Dimensions:
- Post holder will be required to deliver and fit OT equipment and carry out assessment at patients home for Occupational Therapists for any specialities within Mount Gould Hospital.
- Post holder will not receive regular supervision, but take responsibility for his/her own work, within a broad framework laid down by the referring/ supervising OT, and within the limitations of his/her training, experience and abilities.
- Post holder also support the Team Leader in runs the Equipment loan/return system for all the Occupational Therapy related equipment issued out for any patients referred from within Mount Gould Hospital.
- To work independently, but under the direction of the HCPC registered Therapists to perform specific tasks for an individual or group of patients, as part of their assessment, rehabilitation and therapeutic care programmes as well as facilitating earlier discharge from inpatient settings.
- To work within protocols and competencies specific to this post. To act as first contact in specific situations.
- Patient management includes assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs; development of personalised treatment and care plans collaboratively with the registered therapy staff and review of progress and ongoing needs at regular intervals.
- Treatment activities might include following exercise and mobility programmes; and educating & advising patients and their families about their situation and options for the future.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Demonstrable experience of assisting in OT assessment & interventions.
- Demonstrable experience of working with people.
Desirable
- To have worked in an OT Department, within an Acute Hospital.
- Demonstrable experience in assessing patients for and fitting of a wide range of Occupational Therapy Equipment.
- Demonstrable experience in carrying out home visits without supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level III or above in healthcare or demonstrable experience in a similar role
Desirable
- To have health care related qualification.
- To have basic Food & Hygiene certificate.
- Ability to travel between sites.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Demonstrable experience of assisting in OT assessment & interventions.
- Demonstrable experience of working with people.
Desirable
- To have worked in an OT Department, within an Acute Hospital.
- Demonstrable experience in assessing patients for and fitting of a wide range of Occupational Therapy Equipment.
- Demonstrable experience in carrying out home visits without supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level III or above in healthcare or demonstrable experience in a similar role
Desirable
- To have health care related qualification.
- To have basic Food & Hygiene certificate.
- Ability to travel between sites.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
