Job summary
The successful applicant will join a well established and skilled team of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), including occupational therapists within the intensive inpatient rehabilitation service at Forest Close Sheffield.
The AHP team works alongside other supportive and friendly professionals including nursing, psychology, and medical staff to deliver a high quality service to service users.
You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapists to assess and deliver (care planned) individual and group interventions to develop service users skills in the activities of daily living and support engagement in meaningful activities and occupational roles. You will also hold administration duties for the AHP team and in the preparation of resources linked to AHP interventions and service delivery.
Please be advised there is a cap on this post and once reached the post will be closed.
Main duties of the job
To work with the AHP Team at Forest Close supporting the team in thedelivery of assessment and treatment of service users.
Initial assessment of new referrals that have been triaged onto theircaseload in-line with assessment protocols.o Complex service users to be discussed with Registered AHP to establish management plan.o Participate in the day to day running of the therapy programme andprovision, maintaining administrative processes, and monitoringresources and equipment.o Independently lead small groups, exercise and educationprogrammes and participating in meaningful activities with serviceusers within the unit
o To monitor service user involvement and progress in AHP care plansand interventions and report to the identified AHP.o To be responsible for identifying areas for self-development,participating in learning opportunities and demonstrating selfdevelopment.o Understands role boundaries and importance of supervision.o Demonstrates the ability to respond flexibly to the requirements of therole.o Takes responsibility and demonstrates management and leadership ofown work.
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initial assessment of new referrals that have been triaged onto theircaseload in-line with assessment protocols. Complex service users to be discussed with Registered AHP to establishmanagement plan. Participate in the day to day running of the Therapy programme andprovision, maintaining administrative processes, and monitoringresources and equipment. Independently leading small groups, exercise and educationprogrammes and participating in meaningful activities with serviceusers within the unit. To complete competency framework in the local area to be able topractice autonomously within scope and range of the role. Maintain a professional portfolio which identifies role and skilldevelopments in-line with the AHP Support Worker Competency,Education and Career Development Framework. Contributes to the assessment, implementation, and delivery ofindividualised evidence-based care for a defined caseload, with supportfrom an identified registered AHP for complex patients. Promote and uphold privacy, dignity and respect, rights, and wellbeingof service users and their carers at all times with a particular emphasison facilitation of a holistic quality of life for the service user whichappreciates the wider context outside of the care setting and promotesan environment where this can be facilitated. Work in collaboration with your colleagues as part of a team to ensurethe delivery of high-quality, individualised, safe care to service users andtheir families following Health and Safety regulations. Use a developed knowledge of clinical risk assessment, and theimportance of evidence-based practice. Advocates for service users, families and carers referring service usersto appropriate agencies and services in a timely manner. Gathers and interprets relevant information working under protocols,forming judgement on the improvements or deterioration in the serviceusers condition and responds by referring or escalating concerns to aregistered practitioner or other relevant member of Senior clinical staff. To acknowledge any limitations in competence and acts on feedback. Assist in the promotion and maintenance of individual service useractivities of daily living. Undertakes clinical observations and completes relevantdocumentation. Contribute and participate within the Clinical Governance framework by attending Multidisciplinary team and unit meetings. Where required, to act as link e.g., Health & Safety, Infection Control, and involvement with audit. Report all accidents, incidents / untoward incidents as per policy. Contribute to the maintenance of effective communication with serviceusers and carers, maintaining confidentiality in line with informationgovernance. The Post holder is required to take reasonable care for their own healthand safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their actsor omissions. Attends all mandatory and statutory training and undertakes relevant training specific to the service area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initial assessment of new referrals that have been triaged onto theircaseload in-line with assessment protocols. Complex service users to be discussed with Registered AHP to establishmanagement plan. Participate in the day to day running of the Therapy programme andprovision, maintaining administrative processes, and monitoringresources and equipment. Independently leading small groups, exercise and educationprogrammes and participating in meaningful activities with serviceusers within the unit. To complete competency framework in the local area to be able topractice autonomously within scope and range of the role. Maintain a professional portfolio which identifies role and skilldevelopments in-line with the AHP Support Worker Competency,Education and Career Development Framework. Contributes to the assessment, implementation, and delivery ofindividualised evidence-based care for a defined caseload, with supportfrom an identified registered AHP for complex patients. Promote and uphold privacy, dignity and respect, rights, and wellbeingof service users and their carers at all times with a particular emphasison facilitation of a holistic quality of life for the service user whichappreciates the wider context outside of the care setting and promotesan environment where this can be facilitated. Work in collaboration with your colleagues as part of a team to ensurethe delivery of high-quality, individualised, safe care to service users andtheir families following Health and Safety regulations. Use a developed knowledge of clinical risk assessment, and theimportance of evidence-based practice. Advocates for service users, families and carers referring service usersto appropriate agencies and services in a timely manner. Gathers and interprets relevant information working under protocols,forming judgement on the improvements or deterioration in the serviceusers condition and responds by referring or escalating concerns to aregistered practitioner or other relevant member of Senior clinical staff. To acknowledge any limitations in competence and acts on feedback. Assist in the promotion and maintenance of individual service useractivities of daily living. Undertakes clinical observations and completes relevantdocumentation. Contribute and participate within the Clinical Governance framework by attending Multidisciplinary team and unit meetings. Where required, to act as link e.g., Health & Safety, Infection Control, and involvement with audit. Report all accidents, incidents / untoward incidents as per policy. Contribute to the maintenance of effective communication with serviceusers and carers, maintaining confidentiality in line with informationgovernance. The Post holder is required to take reasonable care for their own healthand safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their actsor omissions. Attends all mandatory and statutory training and undertakes relevant training specific to the service area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 A Levels or NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (4-9 or A-C) or equivalent e.g. Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development
- Competency based development and other role specific local training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as an AHPT assistant / Senior Support Worker (Band 3) or above within the NHS and / or care setting
- Experience of delivering individual / group activities and education sessions
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with a mental health condition
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of adhering to organisational policies, protocols, procedures, and professional standards
- Demonstrate ability to assess patients and progress patient treatment plans independently
Desirable
- Understands the social, cultural, and economic influences, individual circumstances, behaviours, and lifestyle choices that impact on health outcomes for service users and their families, including health inequalities.
other
Essential
- Effective communication skills including the ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accessible and accurate manner
- Able to work independently within the scope of the role and within the team
- Ability to work independently with support
Desirable
- Participation and undertaking of research, audit, evaluation and service improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 A Levels or NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (4-9 or A-C) or equivalent e.g. Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable
- Ongoing professional development
- Competency based development and other role specific local training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as an AHPT assistant / Senior Support Worker (Band 3) or above within the NHS and / or care setting
- Experience of delivering individual / group activities and education sessions
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with a mental health condition
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of adhering to organisational policies, protocols, procedures, and professional standards
- Demonstrate ability to assess patients and progress patient treatment plans independently
Desirable
- Understands the social, cultural, and economic influences, individual circumstances, behaviours, and lifestyle choices that impact on health outcomes for service users and their families, including health inequalities.
other
Essential
- Effective communication skills including the ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accessible and accurate manner
- Able to work independently within the scope of the role and within the team
- Ability to work independently with support
Desirable
- Participation and undertaking of research, audit, evaluation and service improvement
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.
