Job summary
Home First is excited to be able to advertise for a Permanent, Full time, Band 6 Occupational Therapist. This post will give great opportunity to gain varied experience in work across the Home 1st Therapy pathways.
We are a community based intermediate care service providing therapy assessments and interventions to support the rehabilitation and independence of the people of Milton Keynes.
This role will require you to provide comprehensive OT assessment, advice, treatment and discharge planning for the Home 1st admission avoidance and early supported discharge caseload.
Main duties of the job
To provide occupational therapy assessments and deliver person centred rehabilitation and individualised goals.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Working flexibly across the Home 1st pathways, assisting in admission avoidance assessments, and facilitating PW1 early supported discharge from the acute hospital and Inpatient rehabilitation pathways.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other services within Home 1st, as well as outside agencies.
Ability to work in capacity as a Trusted Assessor.
Participate in development of integrated pathways.
About us
Here at Home First, we pride ourselves in the ongoing development of staff, we have successful applicants Degree and Masters Apprenticeship courses for both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and have regular students on placement with support from our Practice educators.
Working closely with our Professional Lead Therapists and Team Leads, the continuing development of the academic learning and vocational skills of the therapy team is imperative. Your participation in staff supervision, training and completion of competencies and observation of practice is key to the provision of the ongoing standard of care we expect at CNWL.
And if you thought there was something more you were looking for, then CNWL can offer:
- Flexible working
- Buying and selling annual leave
- An attractive pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme: a free and confidential service to help with personal life
- Staying well at work service for tailored employment related support to staff
- Physio Med: an education zone, advice line and treatment service for staff
- Staff wellbeing zone for free and confidential online health and wellbeing programme
- A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) network
- Disabled employee's network
- Carers at Work network
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BAME)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your work including the management of patients in your care.
To use specialist professional and clinical knowledge across a range of procedures based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
To undertake assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to diagnose clinical needs.
To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Ensure the participation of patients families and carers in decision making and planning mutually agreed objectives
Use a range of verbal or non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, relatives carers and other health and social care professionals to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
To manage clinical risk within the Home 1st therapy caseload.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment.
Work collaboratively with the MDT with discharge planning.
- Ensure Accurate electronic records are maintained timely and effectively
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your work including the management of patients in your care.
To use specialist professional and clinical knowledge across a range of procedures based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options, using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
To undertake assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to diagnose clinical needs.
To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Ensure the participation of patients families and carers in decision making and planning mutually agreed objectives
Use a range of verbal or non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, relatives carers and other health and social care professionals to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
To manage clinical risk within the Home 1st therapy caseload.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all appropriate equipment.
Work collaboratively with the MDT with discharge planning.
- Ensure Accurate electronic records are maintained timely and effectively
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous substantial experience of working in the NHS
- Experience post registration in Community/ Acute /Stroke/ Rehabilitation / Frailty settings
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and make autonomous decisions
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Membership of recognised and relevant professional body
- Demonstrate/evidence of recent continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and physical health
- Understanding of roles of other professionals and relevance within the MDT
- Application of Health and Safety management policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health conditions
Others
Essential
- Car driver with access to a car for work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous substantial experience of working in the NHS
- Experience post registration in Community/ Acute /Stroke/ Rehabilitation / Frailty settings
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and make autonomous decisions
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Membership of recognised and relevant professional body
- Demonstrate/evidence of recent continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and physical health
- Understanding of roles of other professionals and relevance within the MDT
- Application of Health and Safety management policies
Desirable
- Knowledge of Mental Health conditions
Others
Essential
- Car driver with access to a car for work
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Home 1st, Bletchley Community Health Services
Whalley Drive,
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
MK3 6EN
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
