Job summary
We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join the Southeast Staffordshire Rehabilitation Team based at Samuel Johnson Hospital, Lichfield. The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Specialist Nurses providing intervention to adults within the Burntwood, Lichfield and Tamworth locality.Referrals to the service cover a range of conditions including traumatic brain injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, MND, other neurological conditions, spinal cord injury, falls, orthopaedic conditions, amputations, hip and knee replacements, arthritis, fractures, early onset dementia and multiple pathologies.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to:
- Put people at the heart of what we do, Empowering People to improve Care and Wellbeing, Delivering better Health, better Care in partnership.
- Provide Occupational Therapy intervention to patients who may have complex physical conditions within a community and clinic setting aiming to maximise their independence and to minimise risks.
- Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and, in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.
- Provide advice to patients, carers, other professional and agencies across the health and social care economy.
- Act as a source of Occupational Therapy advice for other team members.
- Be responsible for recommending appropriate equipment to meet patient's needs and ensuring that patients and their carers know how to use prescribed equipment in a safe manner.
- Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
- Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
- Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
A car driver is essential for this post due to the nature of our work.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC , COT and the Partnership Trust.
- To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work
- To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The specialist care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Admission avoidance Early supported discharge Case management/ treatment /care plans
- To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available . To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention
- To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. For example moving and handling, risk assessments, functional capabilities, cognition.
- To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same
- To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed
- To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries.
- To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards ( i.e HCPC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate
- To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment (eg wheelchairs) between locations and in and out of peoples homes. This may require the post holder to work in cramped or awkward positions eg raising furniture (beds, chairs, toilets, therapy equipment etc). This may be required on a regular daily basis or at least once a week.to work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.
- To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.
- To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques.
- To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users
- To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills in: Critical thinking and reflective practice Excellence in practice Specialist knowledge and research based practice
- To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload.
- Identifies health promotion needs and creates opportunities in liaison with other health care professionals to create and provide health awareness to the total service population.
Supervision
- To provide and receive regular supervision in order to support the continuous professional development of self and others.
- To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and other disciplines, as appropriate
- To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process. Attains and maintains an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.
- To have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership.
- To set workload priorities for self, and oversee the workload of more junior team members and students as required.
- To provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of pre- registration students, typically for periods of 4-12 weeks as required.
- Acts as a preceptor to newly appointed staff and staff undergoing a supervised return to practice
- To contribute to service/policy development through active membership on working parties or professional forums.
- To undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team, working with the team leader as required.
- To set priorities to achieve a balance between service user needs, supervisory duties, (may include staff work allocation, sickness cover and annual leave) and staff training within resource limitations.
- In collaboration with the team leader and/or specialist establishes clear goals and standards for the team/service in order to maintain and improve the quality of care/support.
- To work with the Team Leader/ Specialist / Professional Lead to identify clinical levels of expertise within the team, in order that talents, training and competences are identified and can be fully utilised.
Performance & Quality
- To collect and input statistical information as required within agreed timescales
- To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit.
- To contribute to, and actively promote the implementation, development and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.
- You may be required to order stock or sign off expenses for staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / Duties
- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC , COT and the Partnership Trust.
- To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work
- To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The specialist care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in disease/condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Admission avoidance Early supported discharge Case management/ treatment /care plans
- To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available . To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention
- To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. For example moving and handling, risk assessments, functional capabilities, cognition.
- To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same
- To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed
- To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries.
- To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards ( i.e HCPC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate
- To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment (eg wheelchairs) between locations and in and out of peoples homes. This may require the post holder to work in cramped or awkward positions eg raising furniture (beds, chairs, toilets, therapy equipment etc). This may be required on a regular daily basis or at least once a week.to work in non-purpose built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc.
- To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence.
- To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques.
- To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users
- To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills in: Critical thinking and reflective practice Excellence in practice Specialist knowledge and research based practice
- To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload.
- Identifies health promotion needs and creates opportunities in liaison with other health care professionals to create and provide health awareness to the total service population.
Supervision
- To provide and receive regular supervision in order to support the continuous professional development of self and others.
- To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and other disciplines, as appropriate
- To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process. Attains and maintains an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development.
- To have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership.
- To set workload priorities for self, and oversee the workload of more junior team members and students as required.
- To provide training, undertake work based assessments and supervision of pre- registration students, typically for periods of 4-12 weeks as required.
- Acts as a preceptor to newly appointed staff and staff undergoing a supervised return to practice
- To contribute to service/policy development through active membership on working parties or professional forums.
- To undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team, working with the team leader as required.
- To set priorities to achieve a balance between service user needs, supervisory duties, (may include staff work allocation, sickness cover and annual leave) and staff training within resource limitations.
- In collaboration with the team leader and/or specialist establishes clear goals and standards for the team/service in order to maintain and improve the quality of care/support.
- To work with the Team Leader/ Specialist / Professional Lead to identify clinical levels of expertise within the team, in order that talents, training and competences are identified and can be fully utilised.
Performance & Quality
- To collect and input statistical information as required within agreed timescales
- To participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit.
- To contribute to, and actively promote the implementation, development and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives.
- You may be required to order stock or sign off expenses for staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
- Fieldwork educators accreditation
- APPLE accreditation
- Leadership experience/qualification
- Membership of BAOT/COT
Training & Work Experience
Essential
- Up to date CPD Portfolio
- Willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and interventions for a wide range of disabilities.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability and life limiting conditions
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post qualification courses in working with older people and people with physical disabilities
- Attendance at relevant clinical networks or Special Interest Groups
- Experience of using standardised assessments and outcome measures
- Facilitating community based groups.
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
- Community/ lone working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Ability to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of a variety of medical conditions and disease processes, equipment and minor home adaptations
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /COT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
- An understanding of team dynamics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Modules at Masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study
- Fieldwork educators accreditation
- APPLE accreditation
- Leadership experience/qualification
- Membership of BAOT/COT
Training & Work Experience
Essential
- Up to date CPD Portfolio
- Willingness to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.
- Relevant experience to the role including assessment and interventions for a wide range of disabilities.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability and life limiting conditions
- Working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post qualification courses in working with older people and people with physical disabilities
- Attendance at relevant clinical networks or Special Interest Groups
- Experience of using standardised assessments and outcome measures
- Facilitating community based groups.
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
- Community/ lone working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Ability to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of a variety of medical conditions and disease processes, equipment and minor home adaptations
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /COT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
- An understanding of team dynamics
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sout East Community Rehab Samuel Johnson Hospital
Trent Valley Road
Lichfield
WS7 1AQ
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
