Job summary
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge with a CQC Outstanding rated Community Foundation Trust?
If so, look no further, come and join us in the Derby City Rapid Response Discharge to Assess Team, Community First.
Are you a looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist as part of a well-established, supportive MDT providing a range of rehabilitation services?
Do you want exposure to a wide range of community based rehabilitation settings?
We have exciting, substantive opportunities for highly motivated Occupational Therapists with patient-centred approaches and a real passion for rehabilitation, to work in our forward thinking, friendly team.
Main duties of the job
Our integrated, multi-disciplinary team provides goal focused rehabilitation to support patients in their own homes and care homes.
The service is provided across 7 days, 8.00am-6.30pm and is a rapid response service to prevent admissions and support discharges from hospital.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills of specialist therapy assessment and treatment in a community setting, alongside developing additional generic skills to provide a comprehensive assessment to a variety of complex patients.
As part of the role there will be a need for travel and transportation of equipment in Derbyshire and the surrounding area.As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire , as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Educations/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Varied Band 5 clinical experience that must include a physical setting
Desirable
- Band 6 experience in a relevant clinical field
Experience
Essential
- Case management experience
- Good understanding of the NHS and relevant national standards
Desirable
- Specialist skills e.g. falls, neuro, orthopaedics
- Experience of working in a community setting with adults and older adults
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be an autonomous practitioner
- Commitment to the clinical development of others
- IT skills
- Car driver
Person Specification
Educations/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Varied Band 5 clinical experience that must include a physical setting
Desirable
- Band 6 experience in a relevant clinical field
Experience
Essential
- Case management experience
- Good understanding of the NHS and relevant national standards
Desirable
- Specialist skills e.g. falls, neuro, orthopaedics
- Experience of working in a community setting with adults and older adults
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be an autonomous practitioner
- Commitment to the clinical development of others
- IT skills
- Car driver
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
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).
