Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Integrated Independence Team.
We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to be part of the Home Treatment and Reablement Team within the Integrated Independence Team. This will be offered as permanent and full-time for an existing band 6 therapist or experienced band 5 therapist.
The Integrated Independence Team is an integrated health and social care service provided jointly by Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and London Borough of Hackney. The team places the user at the heart of the care planning process, and aims to promote independence, deliver outcome focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system.
The team provides rapid intermediate care rehabilitation and reablement services and consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychotherapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Consultant Geriatricians, Social Workers, Independence Coordinators, Independence and Specialist Independence Assistants and Administration staff. The team uses integrated support planning to address health and social care needs across the pathway in a responsive, dynamic and flexible way.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to provide senior Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to service users in their own homes.
You will work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team, within an interdisciplinary working model, to facilitate hospital discharge and maximise independence over a short term 6 week intervention.
The ideal candidate will have experience as an Occupational Therapist. You should have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, prioritisation and problem solving skills.
You will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching and management skills through opportunities within the team and in the wider organisation. You will have support from the team leads and experienced staff across the team.
There is excellent support for personal development and opportunities to develop the service in line with best practice. You will have the opportunity to support and supervise junior staff and students within the service, and to support service development and projects with the team.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in OT
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Member of BAOT
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
- Ability to assess complex clients with physical disablities
- Able to provide physical rehabilitation in a home environment
- Able to manage a clinical caseload and to prioritise as required
- Senior level of clinical skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of agencies for purpose of client management
- Sound IT skills
- Able to problem solve, plan and manage time effectively
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstration of effective decision making skills
- Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individual's needs
Desirable
- Able to implement teaching programmes suitable for different staff groups
- Supervisor skills
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience in general physical field of OT.
- Experience in contributing to service development projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience in acute hospital
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse social economic/multi-cultural society
- Experience supervising, appraisal and developing staff
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Assessment and treatment approaches in physical rehabilitation
- OT process including discharge planning, keeping someone at home
- Application of Models of practice
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues relevant to client group
- Risk management/clinical governance issues
- Outcome measures and clinical effectiveness
Desirable
- Health needs in a multi cultural community
- Principals of clinical audit
Other
Essential
- Professional manner.
- Able to travel to around the borough.
- To manage the physical requirements of the job.
- Able to work in a flexible way to suit the needs of the service.
- Interest in working in Hackney
- Passion for intermediate care and rehabilitation
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
- Commitment to equality and diversity
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in OT
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Member of BAOT
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate Trust values
- Ability to assess complex clients with physical disablities
- Able to provide physical rehabilitation in a home environment
- Able to manage a clinical caseload and to prioritise as required
- Senior level of clinical skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of agencies for purpose of client management
- Sound IT skills
- Able to problem solve, plan and manage time effectively
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstration of effective decision making skills
- Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individual's needs
Desirable
- Able to implement teaching programmes suitable for different staff groups
- Supervisor skills
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience in general physical field of OT.
- Experience in contributing to service development projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience in acute hospital
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse social economic/multi-cultural society
- Experience supervising, appraisal and developing staff
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
- Assessment and treatment approaches in physical rehabilitation
- OT process including discharge planning, keeping someone at home
- Application of Models of practice
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues relevant to client group
- Risk management/clinical governance issues
- Outcome measures and clinical effectiveness
Desirable
- Health needs in a multi cultural community
- Principals of clinical audit
Other
Essential
- Professional manner.
- Able to travel to around the borough.
- To manage the physical requirements of the job.
- Able to work in a flexible way to suit the needs of the service.
- Interest in working in Hackney
- Passion for intermediate care and rehabilitation
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
- Commitment to equality and diversity
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).
