Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST BAND 6

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality , functional, holistic assessments to patients to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate safe, effective discharge to the most appropriate environment under the 'home first' model. The post holder will be expected to work across A&E, Intermediate Care and Crisis Community Enablement Team. They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Oldham Care Organisation.

Main duties of the job

  1. To work as an autonomous practitioner and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including the management of patients in your care in accordance with trust and professional guidelines.
  2. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients with appropriate support from senior therapists and to support more junior staff to do likewise.
  3. To practice within the Code of Professional Conduct of RCOT
  4. Assess the functional abilities of the client group, taking into account physical, psychological, environmental, social, behavioural, spiritual and cultural and carer needs. These needs may be complex, changing and vary across the caseload.
  5. Take responsibility for own caseload and for acceptance in line with the departmental policy and professional guidelines. Provide therapy intervention with support from the Team Leader as necessary. This includes the assessment and provision of equipment/ aids and adaptations, including demonstration, fitting and instruction on the safe use of equipment including risk assessments.
  6. Full driving license is an essential requirement for this post.

About us

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-OCO-P330-23-A

Job locations

BUTLER GREEN ENHANCED INTERMEDIATE CARE

BUTLER GREEN HOUSE, WALLIS STREET

CHADDERTON, OLDHAM

OL9 8NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered and Bsc or Msc in Occupational Therapy
  • Previous experience of rehabilitation and discharge planning

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered and Bsc or Msc in Occupational Therapy
  • Full UK driving license and use of vehicle
  • Previous experience of rehabilitation and discharge planning

Desirable

  • Working in the acute hospital setting
  • Deputising for B6 and Experience of supervising students
  • Experience of participating in the MDT
  • Experience of ordering equipment for specific patient's needs
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered and Bsc or Msc in Occupational Therapy
  • Previous experience of rehabilitation and discharge planning

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered and Bsc or Msc in Occupational Therapy
  • Full UK driving license and use of vehicle
  • Previous experience of rehabilitation and discharge planning

Desirable

  • Working in the acute hospital setting
  • Deputising for B6 and Experience of supervising students
  • Experience of participating in the MDT
  • Experience of ordering equipment for specific patient's needs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BUTLER GREEN ENHANCED INTERMEDIATE CARE

BUTLER GREEN HOUSE, WALLIS STREET

CHADDERTON, OLDHAM

OL9 8NG


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BUTLER GREEN ENHANCED INTERMEDIATE CARE

BUTLER GREEN HOUSE, WALLIS STREET

CHADDERTON, OLDHAM

OL9 8NG


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team lead

Catherine Cassidy

catherine.cassidy2@nca.nhs.uk

01612060447

Details

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-OCO-P330-23-A

Job locations

BUTLER GREEN ENHANCED INTERMEDIATE CARE

BUTLER GREEN HOUSE, WALLIS STREET

CHADDERTON, OLDHAM

OL9 8NG


Supporting documents

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