Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our in-patient Intermediate care general rehabilitation service in West Hertfordshire. We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the OT team and wider MDT at St Peter's Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital.
This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. Many of the patients are referred from an acute hospital, and some may be referred from the community settings and establishments.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for delivering and maintaining in the team, a high standard of rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Social Workers.
You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, childcare, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes
If you are ready to join our team, then we are waiting to receive your application!
o To be part of a weekend therapy roster
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 see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training
- Member of RCOT/special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to support staff
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to analyse, assess and implement treatment plans for a wide range of individuals with rehabilitation needs.
- Ability to carry out cognitive assessments to inform your treatment plan.
- Awareness of how to adapt treatment approach to enhance the rehabilitation experience for those with cognitive impairments.
- Awareness of how to create a safe discharge plan, utilising external agencies to support the clients ongoing rehabilitation and care needs in the community.
- Awareness of prescription of simple aids and equipment to support with enhancing independent functioning.
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training
- Member of RCOT/special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to support staff
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT
- Ability to analyse, assess and implement treatment plans for a wide range of individuals with rehabilitation needs.
- Ability to carry out cognitive assessments to inform your treatment plan.
- Awareness of how to adapt treatment approach to enhance the rehabilitation experience for those with cognitive impairments.
- Awareness of how to create a safe discharge plan, utilising external agencies to support the clients ongoing rehabilitation and care needs in the community.
- Awareness of prescription of simple aids and equipment to support with enhancing independent functioning.
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
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).
