Job summary
Would you like to work as part of our therapy team covering part of the East Riding ?
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has experience in delivering rehabilitation, to join our friendly team of therapists, predominantly working in the Driffield and Bridlington area.
The successful candidate will already have knowledge and experience in assessing and treating people who have physical rehabilitation needs. You will mainly be working with patients in their own homes, and will have the opportunity to treat people with a variety of conditions and needs. You will be part of a team that delivers Community Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care and palliative care , to patients in the locality .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a good deal of autonomy in the management of their caseload, and this can be very challenging at times, but you will have support available from the wider team at all times.
The role is very varied, each day is very different, and if you enjoy working in the community , you will experience considerable job satisfaction, knowing that you have contributed to maximising people's independence , enabling them to live safely in their own homes.
If you think this could be the role for you, please phone Vicky Ryan on 07526 170186 for an informal chat about the post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HPC professional registration
- Degree / diploma on Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level
- To be on the live register of mentors (if required by the professional body)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/equivalent experience if required
- Teaching qualification or equivalent presentation skills/training experience
- Behavior changing qualification
- If appropriate dysphagia training
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
- Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
- Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of multi-agency/professional working
- Experience of case load management within specialist service area
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation
Desirable
- Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HPC professional registration
- Degree / diploma on Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level
- To be on the live register of mentors (if required by the professional body)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/equivalent experience if required
- Teaching qualification or equivalent presentation skills/training experience
- Behavior changing qualification
- If appropriate dysphagia training
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
- Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
- Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
- Experience of multi-agency/professional working
- Experience of case load management within specialist service area
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation
Desirable
- Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area
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).