Job summary
There are
1 WTE position (37.5 hours p/w) available. Applications for full and part
time working will be considered.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of
people with frailty in our communities across Plymouth, the South Hams, and
West Devon? Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment?
We have some very exciting opportunities to join our exciting Community Frailty
Virtual Ward project. This project forms part of a wider plan to improve urgent
and emergency healthcare delivery.
We are committed to revolutionising healthcare delivery for
frail and elderly patients by launching a Community Frailty Virtual Ward. Our
aim is to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in the comfort of their
own homes, reducing hospital admissions and length of stay in hospital and
enhancing overall well-being through enhanced care coordination.
Interviews will be held at the Beauchamp Centre, Mount Gould Hospital. If you are happy
for this process to start prior to receiving the outcome of the interview,
please bring with you:
Copies of any qualifications relevant to the
role
Copies of training certificates (digital copies
are acceptable)
3 forms of identification, to include your
Right to Work documentation and 2 proof of address (ideally a printed bank
statement from a Current Account). This must also include at least one
photographic identification document. This will allow us to start
pre-employment checks without delay.
Main duties of the job
As Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist you will play a
critical role in our new multidisciplinary team, covering one or more of the 6
new frailty virtual wards that we have planned for our locality. The post
holder will work closely with consultants, pharmacists, dietitians, and other
healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, integrated care on the virtual
ward, by providing specialist OT assessments and interventions for those
admitted to the Frailty Virtual Ward.
We will consider applications for people seeking full and
part time posts and flexible hours.
Key Responsibilities
Work with the wider MDT to provide specialist OT
assessments and interventions
To provide a specialist, high quality occupational
therapy service within Frailty Virtual Wards.
To provide specialist occupational therapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals admitted to the
Frailty Virtual ward who may have a range of conditions and presentations.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist occupational therapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals admitted to the
Frailty Virtual ward who may have a range of conditions and presentations which
could include neurological diagnosis and symptoms such as stroke.
To provide specialist occupational therapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals admitted to the
Frailty Virtual ward who may have a range of conditions and presentations.
To
provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care
professionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non-professional contacts.
To
be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and
dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.
To
be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct
supervision.
To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.
Work as an outpatient and community-based practitioner undertaking an
active role in planning, developing, coordinating, delivering and participating
in the evaluation of Frailty Virtual Wards.
Carry out comprehensive specialist assessments for patients with
neurological and stroke presentations, including those with diverse or complex
presentations/multi-pathologies, to identify their problems and needs and
ensure that patient's holistic needs are considered.
Formulate and deliver individual
treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge, evidence-based practice,
national and local guidelines using profession-specific clinical skills and
techniques. (e.g. 1:1s, group activities, patient education, carer education,
use of electrical stimulation techniques, cognitive and vocational
rehabilitation).
To discuss and agree the assessment
outcomes with patients and facilitate goal setting where appropriate.
Demonstrate ongoing evaluation of client
progress using agreed outcome measures.
To work closely with the specialist
multidisciplinary team contributing to individual patient care e.g., MDT
meetings, case conferences.
Provide advice to other professionals/agencies
to meet patients holistic care needs.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and
team clinical practice. May lead the implementation of specific changes to
practice or contribute to service protocols.
Supervise, educate and assess performance of students and junior staff,
in order to provide expert advice and clinical support whilst promoting the
effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality service.
MAIN
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsibility for People Management
- Responsibility for
financial and/or physical resources
- Responsibility for administration
- Responsibility for
people who use our services
- Responsibility for
implementation of
policy and/or service developments
- Other Responsibilities
- Communication and Relationships
- Physical Demands of the Job
- Risk Management
- Health and Safety at Work
- Infection Control
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Research
- Sustainability and Climate Change
The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please
see Job Description and Personal Spec for more detailed description of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist occupational therapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals admitted to the
Frailty Virtual ward who may have a range of conditions and presentations which
could include neurological diagnosis and symptoms such as stroke.
To provide specialist occupational therapy
assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education to individuals admitted to the
Frailty Virtual ward who may have a range of conditions and presentations.
To
provide advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care
professionals, patients, carers, relatives, or other non-professional contacts.
To
be an integral member of the MDT providing education, training and
dissemination of information to all healthcare professionals.
To
be an autonomous practitioner, holding a caseload and working without direct
supervision.
To continue own professional development in line with HCPC regulations.
Work as an outpatient and community-based practitioner undertaking an
active role in planning, developing, coordinating, delivering and participating
in the evaluation of Frailty Virtual Wards.
Carry out comprehensive specialist assessments for patients with
neurological and stroke presentations, including those with diverse or complex
presentations/multi-pathologies, to identify their problems and needs and
ensure that patient's holistic needs are considered.
Formulate and deliver individual
treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge, evidence-based practice,
national and local guidelines using profession-specific clinical skills and
techniques. (e.g. 1:1s, group activities, patient education, carer education,
use of electrical stimulation techniques, cognitive and vocational
rehabilitation).
To discuss and agree the assessment
outcomes with patients and facilitate goal setting where appropriate.
Demonstrate ongoing evaluation of client
progress using agreed outcome measures.
To work closely with the specialist
multidisciplinary team contributing to individual patient care e.g., MDT
meetings, case conferences.
Provide advice to other professionals/agencies
to meet patients holistic care needs.
Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and
team clinical practice. May lead the implementation of specific changes to
practice or contribute to service protocols.
Supervise, educate and assess performance of students and junior staff,
in order to provide expert advice and clinical support whilst promoting the
effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality service.
MAIN
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsibility for People Management
- Responsibility for
financial and/or physical resources
- Responsibility for administration
- Responsibility for
people who use our services
- Responsibility for
implementation of
policy and/or service developments
- Other Responsibilities
- Communication and Relationships
- Physical Demands of the Job
- Risk Management
- Health and Safety at Work
- Infection Control
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Research
- Sustainability and Climate Change
The post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes is required. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be taken into account for the successful applicant.
"Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"
Please
see Job Description and Personal Spec for more detailed description of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of on-going education and professional development.
- Accredited Fieldwork Educator.
- Computer literate.
- Current valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
- Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate education.
- Basic Food Hygiene.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate clinical experience, including a minimum of 6 months experience in stroke/neurology.
- Autonomous practitioner with experience of managing a caseload.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants.
- Working as member of an MDT with the ability to work flexibly.
- Experience of teaching.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Experience of working with staff from other agencies.
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching other professions.
- Community-based experience.
- Management/leadership experience.
- Experience of risk assessing patients in a rehabilitation/community setting.
- Knowledge of specialist wheelchair and seating systems.
- Orthotics/splinting.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Specialist skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to be creative and transpose established treatment methods into a home rehab setting.
- Leadership qualities.
- Ability to work in a team effectively.
- Motivated.
- Compassionate.
- Empathetic.
- Reliable.
- Confidence in dealing with patients.
- Ability to work in stressful conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in applying research to practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy in rehabilitation.
- Experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary team working and individual roles.
- Application of OT process within designated clinical group.
- Understanding of OT outcome measures and multidisciplinary team working.
- Knowledge of NSFs professional and government agenda and clinical governance.
- Resilience.
- Ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to help empower patients and carers.
- Demonstrates an empathy of people.
Desirable
- Wheelchair Accreditation.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive across Plymouth and the wider geographical area.
- Friendly and caring manner.
- Approachable.
- An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients.
- Flexible approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of on-going education and professional development.
- Accredited Fieldwork Educator.
- Computer literate.
- Current valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for business purposes.
- Recognised qualification in written and spoken English if this is not first language.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate education.
- Basic Food Hygiene.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate clinical experience, including a minimum of 6 months experience in stroke/neurology.
- Autonomous practitioner with experience of managing a caseload.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants.
- Working as member of an MDT with the ability to work flexibly.
- Experience of teaching.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Experience of working with staff from other agencies.
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching other professions.
- Community-based experience.
- Management/leadership experience.
- Experience of risk assessing patients in a rehabilitation/community setting.
- Knowledge of specialist wheelchair and seating systems.
- Orthotics/splinting.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Specialist skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with a range of people in various situations.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to be creative and transpose established treatment methods into a home rehab setting.
- Leadership qualities.
- Ability to work in a team effectively.
- Motivated.
- Compassionate.
- Empathetic.
- Reliable.
- Confidence in dealing with patients.
- Ability to work in stressful conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in applying research to practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy in rehabilitation.
- Experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary team working and individual roles.
- Application of OT process within designated clinical group.
- Understanding of OT outcome measures and multidisciplinary team working.
- Knowledge of NSFs professional and government agenda and clinical governance.
- Resilience.
- Ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to help empower patients and carers.
- Demonstrates an empathy of people.
Desirable
- Wheelchair Accreditation.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to drive across Plymouth and the wider geographical area.
- Friendly and caring manner.
- Approachable.
- An appreciation of working with a wide age group of clients.
- Flexible approach.
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).
