Job summary
Are you looking to be part of a team which works closely with the health and the social care sectors?
Are you a Newly Qualified OT or an existing OT looking for community experience?
Do you want an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team with a caseload spanning all rehabilitation specialities, to develop a broad skill set, enabling you to tackle future cases with confidence with regular exciting training opportunities?
If you answered yes, then come join us. The Reablement team assists patients requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input. Assessments are holistic and focused on maximising independence at every stage. Patients are at the heart of everything we do
As a member of the reablement team, you will work closely with therapists and social care teams.
Please take a look at the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments and provide therapeutic intervention for a designated caseload, working closely with individuals to identify goals as part of their overall care plan.
Provide case management support for a designated caseload, with guidance from Senior Occupational Therapists
Develop and co-ordinate individualised rehabilitation plans in close liaison with the team, individuals, their carers as well as all other services.
Enable individuals to achieve maximum independence with activities of daily living, providing appropriate direction and guidance to Therapy/Promoting Independence assistants in the service to support an individuals rehabilitation and reablement where able.
Please take a look at the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for more information about the main duties of the role.
About us
Benefits:
Youll find an overview of some of the benefits in a document attached to this job advert so do take a look! Some of the other benefits we can offer include:
Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If youre successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Activities & Responsibilities:
To comply with the College of Occupational Therapy Code
of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and
procedures.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and
religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service
sensitive to these needs.
To carry out moving and
handling risk assessments resulting in competent risk reduction taking place.
To recommend and arrange for provision
of specific equipment and/or handling techniques to ensure service user and
carer safety in manual handling.
To undertake occupational
therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational
performance and skill deficit, enabling people in areas of self maintenance,
productivity and leisure. This will include assessing for equipment, minor and
major adaptations.
To provide specialist training
in manual handling techniques when required.
To ensure that up to date written
and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with
Professional, Council and Trust standards.
To adhere to
Council policies and Health and Safety guidelines, maintaining a safe
system of working, monitoring and reporting on own caseload and capacity.
To participate in
operational planning and service evaluation through the use of evidence-based
practice, audit and outcome measures.
To be aware of
the financial implications of resource allocation.
To provide effective
guidance and supervision for the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
To promote the role of Occupational Therapy and encourage cooperation
across organisational boundaries.
To work with Providers in ensuring correct manual handling techniques
are employed which results in the appropriate level of care being provided.
The
post holder may be required to work at any of the Council or Trusts sites
across Worcestershire in line with service needs.
To proactively engage stakeholders to ensure that individuals'
requirements are understood in all contractual activities.
To deliver the
induction, training, education and supervision of students and junior staff.
Review and
reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of
professional and operational supervision and the staff appraisal system.
Develop and
maintain own highly skilled competencies in Occupational Therapy.
- Maintain a
professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through
participation in internal and external development opportunities
Please take a look at the full Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Activities & Responsibilities:
To comply with the College of Occupational Therapy Code
of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and
procedures.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and
religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service
sensitive to these needs.
To carry out moving and
handling risk assessments resulting in competent risk reduction taking place.
To recommend and arrange for provision
of specific equipment and/or handling techniques to ensure service user and
carer safety in manual handling.
To undertake occupational
therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational
performance and skill deficit, enabling people in areas of self maintenance,
productivity and leisure. This will include assessing for equipment, minor and
major adaptations.
To provide specialist training
in manual handling techniques when required.
To ensure that up to date written
and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with
Professional, Council and Trust standards.
To adhere to
Council policies and Health and Safety guidelines, maintaining a safe
system of working, monitoring and reporting on own caseload and capacity.
To participate in
operational planning and service evaluation through the use of evidence-based
practice, audit and outcome measures.
To be aware of
the financial implications of resource allocation.
To provide effective
guidance and supervision for the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
To promote the role of Occupational Therapy and encourage cooperation
across organisational boundaries.
To work with Providers in ensuring correct manual handling techniques
are employed which results in the appropriate level of care being provided.
The
post holder may be required to work at any of the Council or Trusts sites
across Worcestershire in line with service needs.
To proactively engage stakeholders to ensure that individuals'
requirements are understood in all contractual activities.
To deliver the
induction, training, education and supervision of students and junior staff.
Review and
reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of
professional and operational supervision and the staff appraisal system.
Develop and
maintain own highly skilled competencies in Occupational Therapy.
- Maintain a
professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through
participation in internal and external development opportunities
Please take a look at the full Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has:
- HCPC registration
- A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- It is desirable that the post holder has:
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD maintained portfolio.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has:
- Expert knowledge of manual handling assessments and techniques.
- Specialist knowledge of disability equipment.
- Detailed knowledge of Safeguarding legislation, policies and practice.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Working knowledge in the use of ICT, e.g. Microsoft Office and electronic client records
- Ability to cope effectively in stressful situations
- Ability to critically analyse and plan
- Ability to effectively communicate, influence and maintain working relationships across all agencies and disciplines.
Desirable
- It is desirable that the post holder has:
- Detailed knowledge of Social Care and NHS legislation.
- Working knowledge of the use of adaptation and Disabled Facility Grants.
Experience
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has:
- Substantial experience in Occupational Therapy, including assessment and working with both individuals and carers to improve their well-being.
- Significant post registration experience in a health and/or social care setting.
- Substantial experience of joint working with other agencies and disciplines.
- Considerable experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and/or long term conditions.
- Significant experience in prioritising and managing caseloadsSignificant experience of delivering manual handling training to informal and formal carers.
Desirable
- It is desirable that the post holder has:
- Considerable experience of working in a community setting.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a neurological or orthopaedic setting
- Demonstrable experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has:
- HCPC registration
- A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- It is desirable that the post holder has:
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD maintained portfolio.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has:
- Expert knowledge of manual handling assessments and techniques.
- Specialist knowledge of disability equipment.
- Detailed knowledge of Safeguarding legislation, policies and practice.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Working knowledge in the use of ICT, e.g. Microsoft Office and electronic client records
- Ability to cope effectively in stressful situations
- Ability to critically analyse and plan
- Ability to effectively communicate, influence and maintain working relationships across all agencies and disciplines.
Desirable
- It is desirable that the post holder has:
- Detailed knowledge of Social Care and NHS legislation.
- Working knowledge of the use of adaptation and Disabled Facility Grants.
Experience
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has:
- Substantial experience in Occupational Therapy, including assessment and working with both individuals and carers to improve their well-being.
- Significant post registration experience in a health and/or social care setting.
- Substantial experience of joint working with other agencies and disciplines.
- Considerable experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and/or long term conditions.
- Significant experience in prioritising and managing caseloadsSignificant experience of delivering manual handling training to informal and formal carers.
Desirable
- It is desirable that the post holder has:
- Considerable experience of working in a community setting.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a neurological or orthopaedic setting
- Demonstrable experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
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).
