Job summary
Senior Occupational Therapist (OBI)
Due to the success of our Own Bed Instead (OBI) Service, exciting opportunities have arisen to extend the service, driving changes in community response to support the hospital avoidance agenda.
We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapists who shares in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by an integrated multidisciplinary approach stabilising patients within the place they call home.
The OBI team is a generic therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will be predominantly crisis response work within a patient's own home, however there will be some opportunity for short term rehab where required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have post grad experience preferably with older adults and acute medicine/falls. You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve.
You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by having responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and students.
This is a 7-day service including bank holidays and weekends. The shift patterns are 08:00 -16:00 and 11:00 - 19:00hrs which can change dependent on the service development/needs.
Full time and part time hours will be considered.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such asethnically diverse,disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full information, please read the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents.
If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact Gemma Coleyshaw on 01384 323216
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full information, please read the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents.
If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact Gemma Coleyshaw on 01384 323216
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
Desirable
- Practice Educators qualification
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings
- Good knowledge of current best practice of in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Good Knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with physically impaired patients
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
- Experience of working in the community
- Supervision of junior staff and students
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others
- Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
Analyical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisation and delegation skills
- Commitment to personal and team development
- Able to work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team
- Ability to carry out self-directed learning
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice of in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Good knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
Desirable
- Practice Educators qualification
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings
- Good knowledge of current best practice of in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Good Knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with physically impaired patients
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
- Experience of working in the community
- Supervision of junior staff and students
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others
- Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
Analyical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Good organisation and delegation skills
- Commitment to personal and team development
- Able to work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary team
- Ability to carry out self-directed learning
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice of in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Good knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).
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.
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).
