Job summary
The Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Redbridge Adult Community Learning Disabilities Team (RBCLDT), is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, skilled, and innovative full-time/part- time (negotiable) Band 6 OT.
The post holder will work with the Lead Occupational Therapist and be part of the LD multi- disciplinary health and social care team. The post holder will have the opportunity to be involved in a wider range of clinical work directly and indirectly with service users, their families, and carers, focusing on skills development, support needs, behaviours of concern, sensory processing and any other related areas, that enable the person with a learning disability to increase their independence and quality of life.
The role will require working with wider services including social care teams, education, day centres, care agencies, voluntary sector and other organisations as required.
The post holder will also be able to develop professional skills in relation to providing clinical supervision and line management to junior, unqualified and student staff, being involved in service development, promoting good practice and the opportunity for CPD.
Relocation/Welcome Package available to successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
To provide Occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults with learning disabilities in a range of community settings, through direct work with the person and those in their circle of support. This clinical input can be used to; recommend support and changes to the physical and social environment, develop skills and engagement in meaningful activity, support behaviours of concern and advise regarding sensory processing.
In addition to this the band 6 OT will have the opportunity to develop clinical supervision and management skills and be involved in service development for the OT service and wider LD team.
About us
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of service users, with the understanding that there should be communication with senior clinicians and OTs if concerns arise, in accordance to the Learning Disability Pathway.
- To use Mediquip when prescribing minor equipment/adaptation after assessing and concluding the clients functional needs are impacted by learning disabilities.
- To treat service users in their own homes and other community settings, assisting and empowering service users towards independence where appropriate.
- To assist, in conjunction with the senior clinician/ team lead, in the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy care and practice provided.
- To work as part of a team with other therapists, nurses, social workers, and any other members of the MDT.
- To be conversant and comply with the organisation policies and clinical guidelines
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
Care driver preferable, however, travels expenses are reimbursed.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of service users, with the understanding that there should be communication with senior clinicians and OTs if concerns arise, in accordance to the Learning Disability Pathway.
- To use Mediquip when prescribing minor equipment/adaptation after assessing and concluding the clients functional needs are impacted by learning disabilities.
- To treat service users in their own homes and other community settings, assisting and empowering service users towards independence where appropriate.
- To assist, in conjunction with the senior clinician/ team lead, in the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy care and practice provided.
- To work as part of a team with other therapists, nurses, social workers, and any other members of the MDT.
- To be conversant and comply with the organisation policies and clinical guidelines
- To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
Care driver preferable, however, travels expenses are reimbursed.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Prioritising quality
- Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Evidence of Continuous Professional development
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating OT interventions
- Experience of working with service users who have Learning Disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
- Awareness of legislation impacting clients with Learning Disabilities
- Good understanding of OT process
- Understanding of OT models; particularly MOHO
- Understanding of evidence-based practice in OT
- Excellent IT skills
- Time management skills
- The ability to manage work as a team member and delegate to junior staff as required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be creative and adapt to change both in working environment and with service users needs
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Member of RCOT specialist section
- Assessment of Motor and process Skills (AMPS)
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of providing training to families and paid carers
- Acted as a supervisor to OT students and/or B5 OTs
- An understanding of OT approaches PBS, Sensory processing
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Prioritising quality
- Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Evidence of Continuous Professional development
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating OT interventions
- Experience of working with service users who have Learning Disabilities and/or challenging behaviour
- Awareness of legislation impacting clients with Learning Disabilities
- Good understanding of OT process
- Understanding of OT models; particularly MOHO
- Understanding of evidence-based practice in OT
- Excellent IT skills
- Time management skills
- The ability to manage work as a team member and delegate to junior staff as required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be creative and adapt to change both in working environment and with service users needs
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Member of RCOT specialist section
- Assessment of Motor and process Skills (AMPS)
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of providing training to families and paid carers
- Acted as a supervisor to OT students and/or B5 OTs
- An understanding of OT approaches PBS, Sensory processing
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
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge Community Health & Social Care, Fairlop Cluster
852 Cranbrook Road, Barkingside, Essex
Redbridge Borough
IG6 1HZ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
