Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within Eden ICC (Integrated Community Care) , in the beautiful Eastern Lake District, Cumbria .We have a full time Community Band 6 Occupational Therapy position available which involves weekend working, and our service covers the hours from 8-8pm. Flexible working patterns can be considered.
The ICC is a fast paced service with our main aim to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate discharges. As a Band 6 in the ICC you will need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. The role is varied, as you will be leading on D2A's (Discharge to Assess), POD (triage role) alongside managing your own caseload of patient's.
The post holder willmanage a defined caseload of patients, aged over 18 with a wide range of health and occupational challenges. Using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a community setting. They will provide leadership and supervision to support staff and students within the team.
The post is a community position working across a rural area, however there is an expectation that you will work on the in-patient unit when service needs arise. The post holder will be required to be able to travel independently to locations where patients reside.
Main duties of the job
The Community Care Group provides a range of adult community health services to people living within North Cumbria. It's key community health focus is to provide care to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge and where possible to enable patients to manage their own conditions and remain in their own homes, enhancing both their independence and quality of life.
The Community Therapy Team in the Eden ICC provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of long and short-term conditions, working closely with our health and social care colleagues.
Patients are seen as in-patients (in Community Hospital beds or Interim Community beds); and in their own homes (including residential and nursing homes).
There is a strong focus on professional development opportunities and CPD within the team. You will have access to high quality, regular clinical supervision, and we offer an induction, ongoing professional support and a highly rewarding job to the successful applicant.
The core working hours of the service are Mon to Fri 8.00-16.00 but the post holder will be included on a rota to cover D2A shifts, late shifts, weekend working and bank holidays. This is to support ICC working 7 days a week, 365 days a year 8am until 8pm.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Clinical Educator qualification
- RCOT member
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
- Experience working with adults and older adults
- Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of working within a range of settings including community
- Experience of conducting audit and / or research
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non professionally aligned staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures
- Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision
- Knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills.
- Understanding of current political climate affecting Health issues.
- Have understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities that clients may access
- Evidence of further post registration training
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities, delegating work where appropriate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Understanding of clinical competence and working within own professional boundaries
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to supervise junior or support staff
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Leadership skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self motivator
- Professional attitude to work and team members.
- A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service.
- Commitment to Professional Development.
- Able to travel (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
- Able to work 7 days per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Clinical Educator qualification
- RCOT member
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
- Experience working with adults and older adults
- Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of working within a range of settings including community
- Experience of conducting audit and / or research
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non professionally aligned staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures
- Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision
- Knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills.
- Understanding of current political climate affecting Health issues.
- Have understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities that clients may access
- Evidence of further post registration training
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities, delegating work where appropriate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Understanding of clinical competence and working within own professional boundaries
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to supervise junior or support staff
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Leadership skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self motivator
- Professional attitude to work and team members.
- A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service.
- Commitment to Professional Development.
- Able to travel (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
- Able to work 7 days per week.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eden ICC, Lonsdale Unit, Penrith Hospital
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
