Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Home First- WCH

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Qualifications

Essential

• Both - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy recognised Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy. or
• Both - Health Care Professions Council registered.
• Physio - Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)

Desirable

• Physio - Evidence of post registration education and / or membership of special interest group associated with Medical / Acute Elderly Care Physiotherapy
• OT - ECDL or equivalent
• OT - Fieldwork accreditation
• OT - NVQ Assessor
• OT - Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

• Physio - Postgraduate experience
• Physio - Proven post-graduate skills in the assessment, treatment and management of Medical and Acute Elderly Care cases, including complex discharge.
• Physio - Experience of student supervision.
• Physio - Maintain an up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
• OT - Broad clinical experience relevant to post
• OT - Post qualification experience in elderly fare/older adult Occupational Therapy
• OT - Maintain an up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
• OT - Familiar with a wide range of adaptive/therapeutic equipment
• OT - Experience of facilitating complex care provision such as seating or postural solutions, moving & handling equipment and advice

Desirable

• Both - Leadership course or relevant management course
• Both - Experience supervising staff / Supervision of other staff members
• Physio - Post - graduate experience and skills of assessment, treatment and management of patients within the community setting
• Both - Evidence of publications
• OT - Post qualification experience across a number of settings and specialities
• OT - Experience of prioritising and allocation of patient referrals

Knowledge

Essential

• Physio - Awareness of current initiatives within the Local and National health economy
• Physio - Effective clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of practice relating to the Medical and Acute Elderly Care clinical areas including complex discharge planning
• Physio - Evidence of Continuing Professional development
• Both - Use of outcome measures
• Both - Evidence of audit
• OT - Understanding of current Health and Social Care policies
• OT - Knowledge and understanding of relevant National Service Framework/s and their application
• OT - Sound theoretical understanding of Occupational Therapy process
• OT - Knowledge and understanding of current Occupational Therapy best practice
• OT - Knowledge and understanding of the wide range of models of Occupational Therapy and their application in clinical setting
• OT - Use of Standardised assessment tools
• OT - Detailed knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance and its application
• OT - Knowledge and application of Risk Management
• OT - IT literate

Desirable

• Both - Evidence of research
• Both - Understanding of Service Development as part of Health and Social care policy
• Both - Experience of care pathway development
• OT - Moving & Handling Qualification/ Keyworker
• OT - Wheelchair Accredited Prescriber

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Physio - Ability to communicate effectively.
• Physio - Effective interpersonal skills
• Physio - Ability to handle difficult and emotive situations
• Physio - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Both - Good organisational and time management skills
• Physio - Ability to organise own workload
• Physio - Self motivated and adaptable to change.
• Both - Good problem solving skills
• Physio - I.T. literate
• Both - Demonstrate effective resilience skills
• Both - Ability to cross boundaries whilst maintaining own professional identity
• Both - Ability to work at a fast pace and problem solve within a difficult and complex environment
• OT - Counselling skills
• OT - Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• OT - Effective negotiator
• OT - Able to teach, advise and promote safe, high quality and evidence based interventions to a range of professionals, students, carers, patients and their families
• OT - Ability to work autonomously and set priorities
• OT - Ability to accept responsibilities out with specific professional boundaries
• OT - Dexterity required to fide wide range of equipment

Desirable

• both - Commitment to service develop
• OT - Commitment to research
• OT - Ability to case manage - key worker role
• OT - Presentation and training skills
• OT - Dexterity to fit and fabricate basic splints

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Physio - Patient focused.
• Physio - Empathetic
• Physio - Organised
• Both - Flexible
• Physio - Reliable
• Physio - Friendly and approachable
• Physio Ability to motivate others
• Physio - Able to work evenings and weekends
• OT - Well presented
• OT - Excellent communication, both verbal and written, in formal and informal situations
• OT - Awareness of own boundaries and when to seek help
• OT - Team player
• OT - To be able to set an excellent example of professionalism at all times
• OT - Comprehensive evidence of professional development
• OT - Commitment to person-centred non-discriminatory practice
• OT - Able to work without direct supervision in a range of settings
• OT - Willingness to contribute to development of other staff members
• OT - Willingness to contribute to development of team

Desirable

• Both - Keenness to develop self and role
• OT - Enthusiasm

Other Requirements

Essential

• Physio - Committed to personal development
• Physio - Willing to participate in training of carers and other professionals
• OT - Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• OT - Membership of Professional Body (RCOT/BAOT)
• OT - Membership of Professional Special Interest Group or Network
• OT - Car driver - full clean current UK driving licence

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).