Job summary
We are
looking for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team
providing inpatient rehabilitation and complex discharge planning in a
community hospital setting.
You will
be working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team with ACP and GP
support, providing holistic and patient centred assessment, treatment, and
discharge planning. We have a strong focus on frailty, dementia, and palliative
care, but also provide care and rehabilitation for a wide range of patient
groups.
This role
will offer opportunity to work across the care pathway, liaising with acute
teams, community services and social care colleagues. As part of a larger
network of community hospital wards, you will be able to collaborate with other
therapy teams to provide a countywide service. There will opportunity to
support other neighbouring community hospital teams.
It is
desirable that you are able to meet the travel requirements for the role to
support access visits and possible cross site working some of which is not
accessible using public transport.
This is
full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time, woring a mimimum of 22.5 hours per week.
If you
would like a discussion about this post, get in touch with Recruiting Manager
listed on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
The role
will involve patient assessment and delivery of occupational therapy
interventions to the population of Worcestershire in a variety of clinical
settings.
You will
be required to assess, treat, and manage a caseload of patients within each
service specialty. To assist with case
load management of the wider MDT or specific individual service requirements.
We would
expect you to contribute to high quality, patient-centred care using
evidence-based knowledge and skill. There will also be an opportunity to assist
with service development, and to teach and supervise other clinicians and
students and help to shape the future workforce.
You will
have direct line management from a Team Lead Therapist and senior support from
the Therapy Matron. This post offers a high degree of autonomy and the
opportunity to lead service development and quality improvement as well as
supervise a rotational Band 5 OT and Therapy Assistants.
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
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
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.
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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
Demonstrate
the values and beliefs of the organisation.
Act as a
role model to colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their
initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the
service they provide to patients.
Provide an
occupational therapy service within a defined area on each rotation, working as
part of a specialist occupational therapy team.
Undertake
therapeutic assessments of patients with diverse complex and acute/chronic
presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapy
treatments needed, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Hold
responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the
service/particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
Deputise
for Therapy Team Lead.
Supervise
and train health care professionals, carers, and assistants in occupational
therapy management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member of a
Multi-Disciplinary Team.
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
Demonstrate
the values and beliefs of the organisation.
Act as a
role model to colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their
initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the
service they provide to patients.
Provide an
occupational therapy service within a defined area on each rotation, working as
part of a specialist occupational therapy team.
Undertake
therapeutic assessments of patients with diverse complex and acute/chronic
presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and occupational therapy
treatments needed, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Hold
responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the
service/particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
Deputise
for Therapy Team Lead.
Supervise
and train health care professionals, carers, and assistants in occupational
therapy management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member of a
Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A range of post registration experience, including in a health and social care setting.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff.
Desirable
- Experience working in community services.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Experience of quality improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional. Development maintained portfolio.
- Health Professionals Council Registration.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant recent clinical course/s.
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written).
- Self-directed learning.
- Good critical appraisal skills.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of IT skills.
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a
- multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in inpatient setting.
- Experience of Frailty, Dementia and Palliative care.
- Experience of complex discharge planning.
Desirable
- Knowledge of social care processes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A range of post registration experience, including in a health and social care setting.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff.
Desirable
- Experience working in community services.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff.
- Experience of quality improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/Continual Professional. Development maintained portfolio.
- Health Professionals Council Registration.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant recent clinical course/s.
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written).
- Self-directed learning.
- Good critical appraisal skills.
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of IT skills.
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a
- multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in inpatient setting.
- Experience of Frailty, Dementia and Palliative care.
- Experience of complex discharge planning.
Desirable
- Knowledge of social care processes.
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).
