Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialised Multi-Disciplinary Falls team based at Wembley Centre for Health and Care in Brent.You will be managing a varied caseload and providing patient centered care in different settings including community and outpatient clinic.
Applicants should have a relevant professional qualification and clinical experience working with older people at risk of falls.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Consultant Physician in clinic, work independently seeing patients in their homes and gain experience in running falls groups, working jointly with a third sector organisation.
The post holder will have opportunities to develop and progress their career though internal training, as well as access to the Trusts Academy. A framework of regular supervision including 1:1 and indirect support from senior Occupational therapist and Physiotherapist, peer supervision, appraisal and in-service training is in place. At the same time, the post holder will be responsible for providing support and supervision to, Rehabilitation Assistants including appraisals and supervisions.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within the field of Falls prevention service through providing high quality, client-led, goal focused rehabilitation to patients in a friendly and supportive team.
The post holder will be given opportunities and dedicated time for research, audits and cohort/pilot projects of Brent Falls Prevention Service and other partners.
Come and join our excellent team.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experienceort de
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors
- Up to date CPD Portfolio
Desirable
- Training in appraisal and clinical supervision
- BOAT Membership
- Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people
- PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of working in a falls team/ working with clients that have fallen, with a client group who are risk of falls or sound knowledge of falls
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas, e.g. rehabilitation with older people, in-patient and/or community rehabilitation, orthopaedics
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of teaching and training to a wide range of people both formal and informal
- Experience of using outcome measures
- Experience of service development or working on quality initiatives
Desirable
- Experience in a falls prevention team and intermediate care
- Experience in a falls prevention team and intermediate care
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience of successful project management
- Experience of report writing and production of business reports
- Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Falls, NICE guidance for Falls
- Knowledge of bone health and its relationship with falls
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- An understanding of involving service users in their treatments and in service development
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to prioritise clinical caseloads against service demands
Key Attributes
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to self motivate
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexible, adaptable and reliable approach to work
- Sound IT skills; competent using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
- Post Graduate qualification in relevant field or equivalent combination of degree, short courses and experienceort de
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with physical disabilities and those with falls risks factors
- Up to date CPD Portfolio
Desirable
- Training in appraisal and clinical supervision
- BOAT Membership
- Member of Specialist Body e.g COT SS-Older people
- PSI (Postural Stability Instructor) Accredited Training
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of working in a falls team/ working with clients that have fallen, with a client group who are risk of falls or sound knowledge of falls
- Experience in a wide range of clinical areas, e.g. rehabilitation with older people, in-patient and/or community rehabilitation, orthopaedics
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of teaching and training to a wide range of people both formal and informal
- Experience of using outcome measures
- Experience of service development or working on quality initiatives
Desirable
- Experience in a falls prevention team and intermediate care
- Experience in a falls prevention team and intermediate care
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience of successful project management
- Experience of report writing and production of business reports
- Experience of supervising/appraising Junior therapists, unqualified staff or students
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and their relation to people who fall.
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Falls, NICE guidance for Falls
- Knowledge of bone health and its relationship with falls
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- An understanding of involving service users in their treatments and in service development
- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to prioritise clinical caseloads against service demands
Key Attributes
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to self motivate
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexible, adaptable and reliable approach to work
- Sound IT skills; competent using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
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.
