Senior Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

To manage a defined caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based practice, Occupational Therapy goals and patient centred principles.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions while working as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring care remains patient-centred and evidence-based at all times. Work collaboratively within the Integrated Community Team, contributing to a strong multidisciplinary (MDT) approach to goal setting, care planning and service delivery. Provide leadership and support to junior staff, support workers and assistants through effective supervision, training and performance appraisal. Ensure a consistently high quality of service delivery, including the development and implementation of effective treatment and care plans, while contributing to the improvement of standards of care through the efficient and effective use of resources. Work in accordance with national and local guidance, including the NHS Improvement Plan, Supporting Patients with Long-Term Conditions, and the National Service Framework (NSF) for Older People.

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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.

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).

High Cost Area Supplement Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only)This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,346 to a maximum of £2,270 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Working for UsJoining #TeamNELFT means youll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. Were CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

• Three years post graduate experience in health, social care or related setting
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate OT interventions

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Craylands Clinic

Basildon

Essex

SS14 3RR

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)