Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Would you like to work with a creative and enthusiastic team who will support and help you develop your clinical, managerial, personal and professional skills?
We specialise in general rehabilitation & offer a 17-day pathway for patients with a variety of comorbidities. The post holder will be required to complete assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programmes to aid the recovery of patients admitted to St Peters ward.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life & helping staff to develop in their roles and are keen to learn. You will be working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, have excellent communication & time management skills with the ability to problem solve and prioritise.
In this role you will be required to supervise a band 5 occupational therapist and students within the team. In addition to assisting with the team with the patient caseload, service development and quality improvement projects you will have the opportunity to deputise for the Band 7 OT.
Main duties of the job
oTo be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy in our Non weight bearing beds and Rehabilitation Beds ensuring that services support the discharge of patients by providing specialist assessment and discharge planning.
oTo work as part of a team including a physiotherapist, rehabilitation assistant, Adult Care Services and care home staff to facilitate timely assessment and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning at Forest Care Village
oTo work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation units to facilitate timely assessment and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning as required
oTo hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
oProvide support for the clinical supervision student Occupational Therapists and give direction to members of support staff.
oTo work flexibly, being willing to work on other Units if / when required.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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 (only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate training.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate training.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Word processing and internet skills
- Knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
- Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this
- Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
- Interest in working in community settings.
- Willingness to work flexibly, at a variety of locations.
- Evidence of active CPD portfolio
- Car Driver, Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate training.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate training.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Word processing and internet skills
- Knowledge of the principals of clinical governance
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to be organized, prioritise and manage own time.
- Able to accept advice and feedback and to act upon this
- Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
- Interest in working in community settings.
- Willingness to work flexibly, at a variety of locations.
- Evidence of active CPD portfolio
- Car Driver, Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
St Peters Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital
Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AD
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 4AD
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
