Job summary
Are you looking for a team which has close working with
health and social care sectors, a band 5, looking for a supportive environment
to take on your first Band 6 Post or a current band 6 looking for more
development opportunities?
Do you want an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic,
fast paced team with a caseload spanning all rehabilitation specialities, to
develop a broad skill set, enabling you to tackle future cases with confidence,
regular exciting training opportunities?
If you
answered yes, then come join us. The Reablement team assists patients requiring
additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in
the community who need increased care or therapy input. Assessments are
holistic and focused on maximising independence at every stage. Patients are at
the heart of everything we do. Part time and Flexible working can be considered
Main duties of the job
As a member
of the reablement team, you will work closely with therapists and social care
teams, having the unique opportunity to experience both sectors whilst with us.
You will
perform holistic, goal focused, patient centred assessments, and develop
thorough treatment programmes to meet the goals. You will manage a varied
caseload, spanning all Occupational Therapy specialities.
You will work
closely with both health and social care colleagues, in a blended approach to
patient care. Physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy
assistants and social care staff undertake collaborative working on a daily
basis to ensure that all patient needs are met. Regular clinical supervision
and professional support are provided. We positively encourage any special
interests which complement the patient demographic that we see.
The post is
based on a 5 shift weekly pattern, with 7 day working rota Flexible working arrangements
considered
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will:
Work
as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated team providing timely and
expert professional assessment and treatment interventions to patients.
Provide
case management for a designated caseload of patients who have immediate and /
or complex care needs.
Triage
patients to ensure prioritisation of clinical need. Develop and co-ordinate
individualised rehabilitation plans in close liaison with the team, the patient
and their carers as well as all other services.
Be responsible
for the timely assessment and treatment of patients who have urgent and / or
complex Occupational Therapy needs
Co-ordinate
appropriate interdisciplinary, patient centred care that promotes independence
for patients on their caseload.
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will:
Work
as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated team providing timely and
expert professional assessment and treatment interventions to patients.
Provide
case management for a designated caseload of patients who have immediate and /
or complex care needs.
Triage
patients to ensure prioritisation of clinical need. Develop and co-ordinate
individualised rehabilitation plans in close liaison with the team, the patient
and their carers as well as all other services.
Be responsible
for the timely assessment and treatment of patients who have urgent and / or
complex Occupational Therapy needs
Co-ordinate
appropriate interdisciplinary, patient centred care that promotes independence
for patients on their caseload.
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to specialism
- An understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to practice.
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
- Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment, and adaptations
Desirable
- A working knowledge of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of physical and/or mental health settings / specialities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team
- Recent experience in a community setting
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience of working in an integrated team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work proactively with other agencies to prevent hospital admission and facilitate early discharge
- Ability to identify and plan individual care / rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers
- Supervisory / Appraisal skill
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate policy and guidelines
- Leadership skills
- Confidence in passing on skills/ knowledge and completing teaching sessions / presentation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to specialism
- An understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to practice.
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
- Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment, and adaptations
Desirable
- A working knowledge of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of physical and/or mental health settings / specialities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team
- Recent experience in a community setting
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience of working in an integrated team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work proactively with other agencies to prevent hospital admission and facilitate early discharge
- Ability to identify and plan individual care / rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers
- Supervisory / Appraisal skill
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate policy and guidelines
- Leadership skills
- Confidence in passing on skills/ knowledge and completing teaching sessions / presentation
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Clinical educators qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
