Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational
Therapist to join the team at STEPS Rehabilitation based in Sheffield.
STEPS provide high quality care and rehabilitation to
residential and outpatient clients with a range of neurological conditions and
complex trauma injuries.
There is a staff benefit scheme, pension and freshly cooked discounted meals.
Staff also benefit from the following FREE benefits:
PMI, life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection
The purpose- built facility includes 23 en-suite bedrooms, a
therapy gym, games room, music room, therapy kitchen, Hydrotherapy pool, caf/
dining space and an outdoor area.
The Occupational therapy team works closely with the
Interdisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Speech and Language
Therapists, Music Therapist, Psychology, Therapy Assistants, Nurses,
Consultants and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be required to assess and
provide intervention addressing occupational performance in the areas of
self-care, leisure, and productivity. Goals are identified through
collaboration with the client, relatives, carers and Interdisciplinary team.
This includes off site community rehabilitation in the local community and visiting places that offer accessible activities.
There are opportunities for development with access to external courses and STEPS provide regular in-service training and supervision.
We are a new innovative company, looking for likeminded people to join the team and help us grow the business and be part of the exciting future of STEPS Rehabilitation.
About us
STEPS Rehabilitation is a family business run by founding directors and sisters, Jules Shiel-Boulger and Toria Chan. STEPS deliver short term intensive neuro and complex trauma rehabilitation to enable people to reach their full potential and to rebuild their lives. STEPS is a unique purpose built rehabilitation facility in Sheffield, Yorkshire. There is a large therapy gym, skills kitchens, hydrotherapy pool, and beautiful gardens in a non-clinical, comfortable and homely environment. We have created a unique environment that enables people to access all therapies under one roof. We work alongside families and other professionals and organisations helping our clients, this includes the NHS, Legal professionals, insurance companies, Sheffield universities and experts in rehabilitation technology. Our mission is to achieve the very highest levels of recovery by providing first-class therapies that are delivered by a specialised and motivated team of professionals and carers.
To support our team members, we offer the following benefits to permanent members of staff who have been with us for 6 months or more:
Life insurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Critical Illness Insurance (CIIS)
Cycle to work scheme
Vivup benefit platform
Discounted Gym membership
Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Occupational Therapist
(OT) is to provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout
their journey alongside the inter-disciplinary team.
To promote STEPS values whilst contributing to the
vision and mission of the service.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention,
addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and
productivity
To deliver specialist OT assessment and
intervention to clients within specialist clinical areas
To undertake the client key worker role within
STEPS Rehabilitation
To involve clients and carers in the
development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan
To assess, implement and monitor individual
client rehabilitation plans
Carry out community visits and home
assessments to support a clients transition from STEPS
Identify a range of specialist equipment to
optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk
To complete required documentation including
clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner
To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of
relevant outcome measures
To apply manual handling principles as
outlined by legislation and department procedures
To adhere to and carry out individual client
risk assessments
In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary
team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met
To be flexible and able to offer support to
other clinical areas as required
Provide supervision and support to junior OTs, assistants and students
To have an awareness of current evidence-based
OT practice and research in relevant to the client group
To initiate and lead on service development
projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g, education,
training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head
of Therapies
To identify service equipment needs and
resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy
To be compliant with the clinical governance
requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To act upon and escalate issues as required
following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of
ethics and professional conduct
This Job description is an outline which
reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be
exhaustive list of duties.
COMMUNICATIONS:
To effectively communicate using a variety of
styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS
To communicate with people clearly and in a manner
and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and
beliefs
To develop effective relationships with clients,
carers, staff, suppliers and other services
PERSONAL,
PROFESSIONAL and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To be responsible for organising own caseload and
managing time effectively
To
provide supervision and support for senior OT, junior OTs and assistants
To
appropriately delegate duties to the assistants
To contribute to the delivery of both informal and
formal training programmes as and when required in conjunction with other
members of the STEPS team
To provide specialist training within STEPS and
externally
To demonstrate
and participate in CPD activities and appraisals as part of personal,
professional and service development
FINANCE
To use all resources responsibly being mindful of
the implications of your decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Specialist Occupational Therapist
(OT) is to provide high quality holistic therapy to our clients throughout
their journey alongside the inter-disciplinary team.
To promote STEPS values whilst contributing to the
vision and mission of the service.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assess and provide OT assessment and intervention,
addressing occupational performance in the areas of self-care, leisure and
productivity
To deliver specialist OT assessment and
intervention to clients within specialist clinical areas
To undertake the client key worker role within
STEPS Rehabilitation
To involve clients and carers in the
development and delivery of goals within the rehabilitation plan
To assess, implement and monitor individual
client rehabilitation plans
Carry out community visits and home
assessments to support a clients transition from STEPS
Identify a range of specialist equipment to
optimise functional independence, quality of life and manage risk
To complete required documentation including
clinical notes and comprehensive reports within a timely manner
To ensure accurate recording and monitoring of
relevant outcome measures
To apply manual handling principles as
outlined by legislation and department procedures
To adhere to and carry out individual client
risk assessments
In conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary
team, to ensure personal care and nutritional needs of clients are met
To be flexible and able to offer support to
other clinical areas as required
Provide supervision and support to junior OTs, assistants and students
To have an awareness of current evidence-based
OT practice and research in relevant to the client group
To initiate and lead on service development
projects in conjunction with the wider interdisciplinary team e.g, education,
training, audits with support from Lead OT/ Head
of Therapies
To identify service equipment needs and
resources to the Lead OT/ Head of Therapy
To be compliant with the clinical governance
requirements operating within STEPS procedures
To act upon and escalate issues as required
following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
To adhere to the Royal College of OT code of
ethics and professional conduct
This Job description is an outline which
reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be
exhaustive list of duties.
COMMUNICATIONS:
To effectively communicate using a variety of
styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS
To communicate with people clearly and in a manner
and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and
beliefs
To develop effective relationships with clients,
carers, staff, suppliers and other services
PERSONAL,
PROFESSIONAL and ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To be responsible for organising own caseload and
managing time effectively
To
provide supervision and support for senior OT, junior OTs and assistants
To
appropriately delegate duties to the assistants
To contribute to the delivery of both informal and
formal training programmes as and when required in conjunction with other
members of the STEPS team
To provide specialist training within STEPS and
externally
To demonstrate
and participate in CPD activities and appraisals as part of personal,
professional and service development
FINANCE
To use all resources responsibly being mindful of
the implications of your decisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- Degree level qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development including postgraduate courses / qualifications
- Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification
- Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in Neurological care or complex Trauma
- Experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional and psychological problems
- Managing own workload
- Experience in assessing for equipment
- Setting and reviewing client centered goals
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Neurological rehabilitation
- Experience in spinal injuries
- Experience in traumatic amputee rehab
- Experience of supervising, supporting and delegating to OTs, assistants or students.
- Experience in Neurological handling skills
- Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating and postural management
- Casting and Splinting experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Creative, innovative, inclusive and engaging approach to patient care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal. Able to demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive as part of role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- Degree level qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development including postgraduate courses / qualifications
- Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and a relevant specialist section group
- Key trainer/train the trainer qualification
- Leadership, mentorship or supervisory course
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in Neurological care or complex Trauma
- Experience in treating clients with motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, emotional and psychological problems
- Managing own workload
- Experience in assessing for equipment
- Setting and reviewing client centered goals
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- IT experience including Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems, data management, complaints, reporting incidents
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Neurological rehabilitation
- Experience in spinal injuries
- Experience in traumatic amputee rehab
- Experience of supervising, supporting and delegating to OTs, assistants or students.
- Experience in Neurological handling skills
- Knowledge in wheelchairs, seating and postural management
- Casting and Splinting experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Creative, innovative, inclusive and engaging approach to patient care
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately
- Excellent communicator both written and verbal. Able to demonstrate excellent listening skills
- Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management
- Adaptable and flexible
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to drive as part of role
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).
