Job summary
Following
the positive outcomes of the Home First Programme, including the successful
Active Recovery Pilot we now have a number of opportunities for senior
Occupational Therapists. These include Active Recovery, the Community
Assessment and Discharge Team and Neighbourhood Teams.
There is also an
opportunity available to look at a rotation across these areas within the Adult
Business Unit. In all roles you will work collaboratively with team members to
facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital and to provide person
centred rehabilitation to adults within their home environment. You will have
professional freedom to work holistically, using health coaching and
self-management approaches whilst working towards the patients goals.
Main duties of the job
With
a focus on role of therapy to enable patient flow and improve outcomes there
will be opportunities to work with colleagues in developing therapy and
rehabilitation services across Leeds, enhancing your clinical and leadership
skills whilst also supporting other staff and students to develop within the
teams.
You will carry a caseload working autonomously to deliver and facilitate
rehabilitation to enable patients to manage their own goals, maximizing
opportunities to live a fulfilling life.
The role promotes remote working over 7 days between 8am and 6pm.
Weekend/unsocial hours attract enhanced pay. We support a positive work life
balance, considering any caring responsibilities and offering a flexible
working policy.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the future development of
therapy and rehabilitation services across Leeds, develop your clinical and
leadership skills and support other staff and students to develop.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture
based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high
quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were
rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from
generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full
list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the
UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex
fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using
person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Provides a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management teams
and other key individuals across the organisation.
2.3.
Manages team and resources on a day-to-day basis
in an unpredictable environment that require solutions to complex problems
where there are many interacting factors
2.4.
Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organise
and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including
the management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support
mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations
2.5.
Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and
creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their
contribution to continuous improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an
autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and
evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that
they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder
will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at
all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based
theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and
practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and
presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles
1.2.
Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to
select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate
in a complex and specialised field of work.
1.3.
Demonstrates highly developed physical skills
where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions,
manual treatments
1.4.
Makes consistent judgements requiring complex
fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical
reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using
person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
2. Leadership
2.1.
Ensures that a professional service and image is
maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff
2.2.
Provides a leadership style which is underpinned
by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively
builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management teams
and other key individuals across the organisation.
2.3.
Manages team and resources on a day-to-day basis
in an unpredictable environment that require solutions to complex problems
where there are many interacting factors
2.4.
Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organise
and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including
the management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support
mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations
2.5.
Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and
creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their
contribution to continuous improvement
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
- Experience of managing staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
Car Driver
Essential
- To hold a current UK driving licence and have a car available for use at work
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Leadership and management training - ILM 3 or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staff
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
- Experience of managing staff
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit
Car Driver
Essential
- To hold a current UK driving licence and have a car available for use at work
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field
- Post Graduate qualification in specialist field
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
- Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Leadership and management training - ILM 3 or equivalent
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).
