Job summary
Fantastic opportunity within a small friendly team to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Specialist Palliative Care. The post is to cover maternity leave and would be a 12 month fixed term/secondment contract. We have 50 hours to cover so could be flexible on full and/or part time for multiple successful applicants.
The post is based at the Macmillan Unit in Christchurch and covers both an in-patient and community setting providing the opportunity to extend and enhance professional skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
To discuss this post or organise a visit please contact the clinical lead for the therapy team Nicky Pateman on 0300 019 5322 or email nicky.pateman@uhd.nhs.uk
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital
Interview Date: 20th June 2024
Main duties of the job
To provide skilled, patient centred, individualised occupational therapy assessment and care to specialist palliative care patients in both in-patient hospice and community settings.
To focus on 'what matters' to patients in formulating appropriate treatment plans which are meaningful to them. To work collaboratively with the MDT to optimise symptom control, functional and occupational independence, quality of life and to assist in facilitating discharge and or admission avoidance to enable patients to be in their preferred place of care.
To contribute to the education and peer support of other team members, students and the wider MDT through informal supervision, appraisal, in service training and external training opportunities.
To pro actively participate in continued professional development to enhance your professional skill set through appropriate media and learning opportunities.
To support team colleagues and the clinical team lead in the prioritisation, delivery and evaluation of service provision working collaboratively to adapt to the changing needs of the service.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist, evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions to a caseload of inpatient hospice and community patients to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and quality of life. To work with patients to assess their needs, using specialist assessment processes and work collaboratively with the patient, their family, carers and the MDT to set patient identified goals which incorporate what matters and are meaningful to them. To evaluate treatment outcomes and maintain patient records (paper and electronic). Contribute to the improvement and development of Occupational Therapy services. To provide evidence of compliance with clinical governance standards in order to contribute to the Trusts assurance for CQC quality and safety outcomes
Contribute to meeting the training needs of Occupational Therapy staff, other professionals and students in areas of skill and knowledge relevant to the post holders expertise. To undertake quality improvement projects as appropriate to meet the needs of the service. To complete risk assessments to ensure that risk in the service is managed and reported as required. All Occupational Therapy staff are responsible for the safe use of equipment and person handling including ensuring the competence of staff, carers and patients. All Occupational Therapy staff are required to participate in regular supervision sessions as agreed for their individual needs in line with the occupational therapy service supervision process. This includes clinical and management supervision, as well as appraisal and reviews.
For additional information please see full job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist, evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions to a caseload of inpatient hospice and community patients to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and quality of life. To work with patients to assess their needs, using specialist assessment processes and work collaboratively with the patient, their family, carers and the MDT to set patient identified goals which incorporate what matters and are meaningful to them. To evaluate treatment outcomes and maintain patient records (paper and electronic). Contribute to the improvement and development of Occupational Therapy services. To provide evidence of compliance with clinical governance standards in order to contribute to the Trusts assurance for CQC quality and safety outcomes
Contribute to meeting the training needs of Occupational Therapy staff, other professionals and students in areas of skill and knowledge relevant to the post holders expertise. To undertake quality improvement projects as appropriate to meet the needs of the service. To complete risk assessments to ensure that risk in the service is managed and reported as required. All Occupational Therapy staff are responsible for the safe use of equipment and person handling including ensuring the competence of staff, carers and patients. All Occupational Therapy staff are required to participate in regular supervision sessions as agreed for their individual needs in line with the occupational therapy service supervision process. This includes clinical and management supervision, as well as appraisal and reviews.
For additional information please see full job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the royal college of occupational therapy
- Completed post graduate communication training
- postgraduate experience in palliative care
Experience
Essential
- two years post graduate OT experience in a physical setting within the NHS
- Experience of working with patients with a palliative diagnosis
- Band 5 experience of core rotational roles
- Experience of delivering education including IST programmes
- Experience of working with complex multi pathologies, co morbidities and long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience working with neurodegenerative conditions e.g. MND
- Experience delivering supervision / teaching / mentoring to junior staff or students
- Experience of working in the community setting
- 3 years post graduate experience working in an NHS clinical setting
Technical skills & competencies
Essential
- ability to carry out OT assessment, formulate treatment plans and evaluate interventions
- High level of moving and handling skills related to people with complex pathologies
- reflective practitioner with pro active approach to learning
Desirable
- Accredited Dorset Wheelchair prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the interface between hospital, intermediate care and community settings and how this impacts pt care
- Awareness of NCG's, NICE guidelines, national agendas and local protocols relevant to clinical setting
Desirable
- Awareness of capacity issues and need for formalised assessments
- Working knowledge of clinical areas as highlighted in person spec
other requirements
Essential
- holds clean driving licence
- Has appropriate level of IT skills to fulfil the role as per person spec.
- Work collaboratively within the MDT recognising own scope of practice and skill set of others
personal attributes
Essential
- Passionate about working in palliative care and improve the palliative care pathway
- ability to work autonomously under pressure
- Ability to adapt communication approach using alternative media when required as per person spec
Desirable
- Established and effective practice to manage personal stress and promote self care/wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of the royal college of occupational therapy
- Completed post graduate communication training
- postgraduate experience in palliative care
Experience
Essential
- two years post graduate OT experience in a physical setting within the NHS
- Experience of working with patients with a palliative diagnosis
- Band 5 experience of core rotational roles
- Experience of delivering education including IST programmes
- Experience of working with complex multi pathologies, co morbidities and long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience working with neurodegenerative conditions e.g. MND
- Experience delivering supervision / teaching / mentoring to junior staff or students
- Experience of working in the community setting
- 3 years post graduate experience working in an NHS clinical setting
Technical skills & competencies
Essential
- ability to carry out OT assessment, formulate treatment plans and evaluate interventions
- High level of moving and handling skills related to people with complex pathologies
- reflective practitioner with pro active approach to learning
Desirable
- Accredited Dorset Wheelchair prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the interface between hospital, intermediate care and community settings and how this impacts pt care
- Awareness of NCG's, NICE guidelines, national agendas and local protocols relevant to clinical setting
Desirable
- Awareness of capacity issues and need for formalised assessments
- Working knowledge of clinical areas as highlighted in person spec
other requirements
Essential
- holds clean driving licence
- Has appropriate level of IT skills to fulfil the role as per person spec.
- Work collaboratively within the MDT recognising own scope of practice and skill set of others
personal attributes
Essential
- Passionate about working in palliative care and improve the palliative care pathway
- ability to work autonomously under pressure
- Ability to adapt communication approach using alternative media when required as per person spec
Desirable
- Established and effective practice to manage personal stress and promote self care/wellbeing
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
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).
