Job summary
We have a new opportunity within the Uttlesford Integrated community care team for an Occupational therapy lead. The role will work across the Uttlesford locality supporting the occupational therapists and therapy assistants. The role will work closely with the Physiotherapy lead to support the wider therapy team and across the integrated neighbourhood team.
This is an opportunity to assist in shaping the Occupational therapy service going forward and aid in promoting the service and profession.
Main duties of the job
- Occupational Therapy clinical leadership is being strengthened within the Uttlesford Neighbourhood team and we are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative practitioner who will lead to inspire and develop excellent Occupational Therapy Practice in the locality and to support across the West Essex care unit.
- The post holder will work closely with clinicians from the community neighbourhood teams and work collaboratively on leadership activities and promoting the delivery of safe care. Community experience is essential.
- The community team of West Essex is part of the wider Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System supporting Out of Hospital Care to support West Essex Residents. The post holder will be working as part of the Primary Care Aligned Team (PACT) supporting 2 Uttlesford Primary Care Networks with a focus on prevention of admissions, supporting safe discharge as well as provision for rehabilitation for the West Essex population.
- Flexible working is required, as at times you will be expected to work across sites in our other West Essex localities depending on service needs.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care for patients requiring support in planned care.
Clinical responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to:
- Clinical lead, clinically coordinate and develop the provision of effective and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult population who have multiple co-morbidities within the extended primary care pathway.
- Provide day to day clinical leadership, support and supervision of the occupational therapy team within the Integrated team as well as supporting the clinical team manager to provide seamless care.
- As and when required to support the effective triaging of patients referred to the services.
- Provide expert clinical holistic assessment and evidence based pro-active and reactive healthcare intervention s to support patients and their carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.
- Act as a role model to colleagues always seeking to maintain high standard of professionalism.
- Actively participate in identifying training needs of self and others and participate on appropriate training programmes.
- Actively participate in the monitoring, supervision and education of others including students and apprentices.
- Positively enhance new integrated ways of working developing a culture of trust and supportive team working.
- Participate and or chair clinical or management based meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care for patients requiring support in planned care.
Clinical responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to:
- Clinical lead, clinically coordinate and develop the provision of effective and efficient integrated care service for patients primarily in the older adult population who have multiple co-morbidities within the extended primary care pathway.
- Provide day to day clinical leadership, support and supervision of the occupational therapy team within the Integrated team as well as supporting the clinical team manager to provide seamless care.
- As and when required to support the effective triaging of patients referred to the services.
- Provide expert clinical holistic assessment and evidence based pro-active and reactive healthcare intervention s to support patients and their carers to achieve maximum health, wellbeing and independence.
- Act as a role model to colleagues always seeking to maintain high standard of professionalism.
- Actively participate in identifying training needs of self and others and participate on appropriate training programmes.
- Actively participate in the monitoring, supervision and education of others including students and apprentices.
- Positively enhance new integrated ways of working developing a culture of trust and supportive team working.
- Participate and or chair clinical or management based meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy degree/qualification
- Health Care Profession Council Registration as a Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience, including in the community setting of treatment of neurological conditions, rehabilitation, admission avoidance, orthopaedic and management of long term conditions.
- Experience of supervising junior staff or assistants and carrying out appraisals
- Experience implementing change in clinical practice
Desirable
additional
Essential
- Effective organisational skills and ability to delegate
- Access to appropriate vehicle and driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy degree/qualification
- Health Care Profession Council Registration as a Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience, including in the community setting of treatment of neurological conditions, rehabilitation, admission avoidance, orthopaedic and management of long term conditions.
- Experience of supervising junior staff or assistants and carrying out appraisals
- Experience implementing change in clinical practice
Desirable
additional
Essential
- Effective organisational skills and ability to delegate
- Access to appropriate vehicle and 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.
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Saffron Walden or Stansted Clinic
Saffron Walden or Stansted
CB11 3HY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
