Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated occupational therapist to join First Coastal Primary Care Network has arisen. Due to recent restructuring and joining of GP practices, First Coastal is able to grow its existing team focusing on the rural division. The occupational therapist in Primary Care is a developing role nationwide and provides the opportunity to use advanced clinical skills to benefit patients.
In order to strengthen and deepen the Primary Care offer government policy has enabled Primary Care Networks (PCN) to recruit Occupational Therapists directly. This role will entail working for First Coastal PCN on contract from LCHS. This will ensure the successful candidate has full access to clinical supervision and professional development within LCHS as well as being a seamless partner to wider Trust therapy services.
Main duties of the job
Occupational Therapy in Primary Care is a developing role nationwide. It brings the unique skills OT possess closer to the patient who may see a person in place of a GP appointment or the patient may move from a GP appointment to the OT. The successful candidate will take up a role that enables them to provide OT care at an Advanced Practice level and an opportunity to develop a role that can evolve to meet the needs of the local population.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop as an Occupational Therapist and deliver OT in its purest form. Influencing the development and provision of health care services both locally and countywide.
About us
First Coastal PCN covers a population of approximately 84,000 patients this is made up of seven practices, Marsico Medical Practice (Mablethorpe), Hawthorn Medical Practice (Skegness), Beacon Medical Practice (Skegness), Merton Lodge (Alford), Spilsby Surgery, Stickney Surgery and Old Leake Medical Practice. These practices work together across coastal and rural to deliver care to the local population.
Our vision for the future is to create a patient care system that includes everyone and to inspire change by offering proactive, enhanced patient-centred care. A system where member practices work closely together and in collaboration with health and social care, voluntary sectors, community groups and local people to deliver efficient and timely personalised care. To be the voice of the people that live and work within the PCN and to invest in the future health of the First Coastal population.
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is the primary community healthcare provider in Lincolnshire, rated Outstanding by the CQC. The Trust delivers community-based services aimed at supporting people to manage their own health at home and reducing the need for people to go into hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will involve seeing patients in order to establish comprehensive treatment & assessment of adults experiencing problems with their occupational performance and balance which is having an impact on their functional abilities. Together with the individual they will assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans and evaluate progress.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical experience to an Advanced Practice level, they will be self-motivated and able to perform well as an individual or as a team. They should be able to use their influencing skills to develop the OT in PCN role at a local and systems level. They will understand partnership working and demonstrate system leadership skills as well as excellent networking ability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will involve seeing patients in order to establish comprehensive treatment & assessment of adults experiencing problems with their occupational performance and balance which is having an impact on their functional abilities. Together with the individual they will assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans and evaluate progress.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical experience to an Advanced Practice level, they will be self-motivated and able to perform well as an individual or as a team. They should be able to use their influencing skills to develop the OT in PCN role at a local and systems level. They will understand partnership working and demonstrate system leadership skills as well as excellent networking ability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree of equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as an OT with older people/ long term conditions/ mental health
- Experience in supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of service development
Evidence of particular knowledge and skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Able to work as part of and lead a multidisciplinary team
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to respond and adapt to changes
- Ability to work across different sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree of equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as an OT with older people/ long term conditions/ mental health
- Experience in supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of service development
Evidence of particular knowledge and skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Able to work as part of and lead a multidisciplinary team
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to respond and adapt to changes
- Ability to work across different sites
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
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).
