Job summary
The Environmental Control service that covers the North Thames Region is looking for an experienced occupational therapist to join the team following a vacancy becoming available.
The successful candidate will be joining a small and well established team that provides assessment and provision of technology to allow those with long term disability control over their home environments.
The post covers the region and therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to travel independently around the region and be confident of working agilely.
Main duties of the job
To be involved in the day-to-day co-ordination of the E.C service for thedesignated CCGs within the service area.To be a lead practitioner in providing Environmental Controlsequipment for the designated CCGs within the service area.To play a key role in the development of the service in conjunction withother health professionals, Clinical Technologists and the servicemanagers.To provide a highly specialised assessment and prescription ofElectronic Assistive Technology (EAT) for clients with complex needsand severe disabilities.To provide expert advice, guidance and liaise with clients' carers seniortherapists, other health care professionals GPs and Consultantsthroughout the process of selection, installation and review.To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professionalstandard, using highly specialist knowledge and skills from theoreticaland practical experience.
About us
Probationary Period
This 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 NELFT
NELFT 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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Higher Coast Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,136 to a maximum of £1,915.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The regional service is a small and efficient team who provides specific care to those requiring support to control their home environments. The work as part of an NHS England funded service working closely with colleagues across the London and Essex areas.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for this role. the successful candidate will be required to match the specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The regional service is a small and efficient team who provides specific care to those requiring support to control their home environments. The work as part of an NHS England funded service working closely with colleagues across the London and Essex areas.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for this role. the successful candidate will be required to match the specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- minimum of two years post graduate experience working as an occupational therapist
- Extensive experience of working with those with neurological conditions
- Previous experience of working in an electronic assistive technology team
- MDT working
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of prescribing high specialist equipment (electronic assistive technology)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and capability in the operation of a range of Environmental Controls and Assistive equipment
- Extensive knowledge of a range of neurological conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of cognitive assessments , administration and interpretation.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- To be able to travel independently throughout the NE Thames and Essex Regions
Desirable
- Ability to organise workshops, training sessions and presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- minimum of two years post graduate experience working as an occupational therapist
- Extensive experience of working with those with neurological conditions
- Previous experience of working in an electronic assistive technology team
- MDT working
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of prescribing high specialist equipment (electronic assistive technology)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and capability in the operation of a range of Environmental Controls and Assistive equipment
- Extensive knowledge of a range of neurological conditions
Desirable
- Knowledge of cognitive assessments , administration and interpretation.
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- To be able to travel independently throughout the NE Thames and Essex Regions
Desirable
- Ability to organise workshops, training sessions and presentations.
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).
