Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic band 4 Occupational Therapist Assistant Practitioner to join our specialistMulti-Disciplinary Team based in West Kent.Come and join our community-based team, who work closely alongside Local Authority and specialist MentalHealth services to support adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs.This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use yourOccupational Therapy skills to support personalised interventions for the clients and support OccupationalTherapy colleagues within a well-established and friendly team.We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in arange of community settings.You must have a full, valid UK driving licence and have the ability to travel within the West Kent locality andalso where required, across locations within the wider service, in a timely manner to ensure completion ofrole.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Therapy team provides specialist support to enable people with a Learning Disability to livetheir lives fully in the community.You will be expected to:
- Develop and increase knowledge around falls and people with a Learning Disability and how this can impacttheir lives. Completing falls assessments and carrying out interventions including falls prevention work.
- Complete the trust training and gain competencies to become a Supplementary Assessor to be able to assess and prescribe standard stock equipment.
- Manage a clinical caseload providing assessment and interventions for people with a Learning Disability under supervision from an Occupational Therapist. You will work towards maximising a person's quality of lifeby providing clinical expertise, behavioural and/or engagement support.
- Measure progress and ensure effective outcomes for the individual with a Learning Disability
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. You will be required to work closely with all stakeholders and promote effective collaborate working with all thoseinvolved in the person's life.
- Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice, service development and quality improvement. The post holder will be encouraged to access regular supervision, annual appraisal andidentified CPD opportunities as required/available.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification Trusted Assessor/ Supplementary Assessor Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Senior Healthcare worker
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / Rio)
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and prescribing standard stock equipment
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with people who fall or at risk of falls
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up to date clinical practice in relation to Learning Disabilities and Occupational Therapy
- A full understanding of the role and remit of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Occupational Therapist role within a community Learning Disabilities team
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to organise own work
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist
- Have a full, valid UK driving licence and have the ability to travel within the West Kent locality and also where required, across locations within the wider service, in a timely manner to ensure completion of role
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) or be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Mentorship / Coaching qualification Trusted Assessor/ Supplementary Assessor Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Senior Healthcare worker
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / Rio)
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and prescribing standard stock equipment
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with people who fall or at risk of falls
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up to date clinical practice in relation to Learning Disabilities and Occupational Therapy
- A full understanding of the role and remit of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Occupational Therapist role within a community Learning Disabilities team
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to organise own work
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist
- Have a full, valid UK driving licence and have the ability to travel within the West Kent locality and also where required, across locations within the wider service, in a timely manner to ensure completion of role
- Ability to manage own time effectively
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures
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).
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).
