Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic occupational therapist to join the Community Therapy team in Bassetlaw . The team provides short-term rehabilitation to older people in their own homes to avoid admission to hospital and support discharges from hospital ( D2A).
This is a challenging but rewarding role with a strong multidisciplinary approach within the team.
The post covers Bassetlaw area and is based at Retford PCC working shifts between 08:00 and 20:00 seven days a week to meet the diverse needs of this patient group.
In addition to support from your team leader and the MDT, OT specific support is provided by monthly peer supervision and forums which offer support and CPD.
This is a 9 months maternity leave cover for 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To provide an occupational therapy service for older people with complex health needs who are referred to the service.
To ensure a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service is provided through multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working. To carry out specialist assessment, goal setting, implementation of treatment programmes and evaluation.
To establish the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan care with colleagues from health, social services and the voluntary sector.
To represent and promote the specialist role of Occupational Therapy within the Community Team including involvement with service planning and development.
To provide specialist advice, rehabilitation and equipment to the population of Bassetlaw who access the service
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must have a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current HCPC registration. Experience of working in the community and within a team are essential. Also essential are a positive attitude to older people with health and social care needs.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Clinical Practice and Work Practice
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your management.To demonstrate ability to carry out specialist assessment, treatment planning and goal orientated intervention for a designated caseloadTo demonstrates ability to set treatment goals and plan future care with patient/client, their families and the Community Team, Social Services and the voluntary sectorTo demonstrate the ability to select and use appropriate therapeutic interventions with patients/clients/carers, including group interventionsTo demonstrate the ability to evaluate interventions and ensure effective outcomesTo use clinical reasoning to assess acceptable levels of risk taking for clients who are unable to do this for themselvesTo ensure effective discharge planning and facilitate seamless transitions of care.To assess, supply and monitor equipment to maximise patient/client functionTo demonstrate the ability to undertake generic health and social needs assessments in line with Trust protocols.To complete patient/client records in line with Trust and legal requirementsTo take clinical responsibility for the work undertaken by the Assistant Practitioners and Community support workers.To initiate and deliver appropriate in service training programmes for professional colleagues, students and support staffTo organise and provide clinical teaching, supervision, and appraisal for pre-registration Occupational Therapy students undertaking clinical placementsTo ensure maintenance of high standards of clinical practice within the Community Therapy teamTo support implementation of team objectives within the team
Evidence Based Practice and Quality
To monitor and review own practice against current research, standards and benchmarks and where necessary modify and improve practice to ensure the highest possible standards are maintained.To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the service as a member of the team using appropriate standards and audit toolsTo contribute to the evidence base for occupational therapy as appropriate through dissemination of research and audit findings.To support the Team Leader in the implementation of Clinical Governance activities to ensure the service is of a high quality.To demonstrates own continuing professional development through knowledge of and implementation of the PAD process and competency framework as appropriateTo comply with professional standards of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Communication and Record Keeping
To ensure effective communication with patients/clients/carers/members of the multidisciplinary team/outside agencies in order to provide effective clinical care.To keep accurate records within the multidisciplinary notes and to maintain appropriate statistical returns, including computerised dataTo monitor records of unqualified staff to ensure appropriate care is given and accurate records maintainedTo participates in team meetings, clinical and professional meetings as required.To facilitate continuing effective communication with carers in relation to service need and service provisionTo develop and maintain links with private sector/voluntary organisations to facilitate and support transitions of care.To demonstrates a broad understanding of other professionals working boundaries and of the opportunities of integrated workingAny other duties as mutually agreed with the Team leader.
Health and Safety
To ensure risk assessments are carried out and implemented within the area of responsibilityDocument and store risk assessments appropriatelyComply with existing risk assessments relating to clients and working areasTo promote the safety of clients and staff.To ensure medical devices and equipment are appropriately managed, including staff training, maintenance and repairs
Policies and Procedures
The duties of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure they keep up to date with these policies and other documents.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must have a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current HCPC registration. Experience of working in the community and within a team are essential. Also essential are a positive attitude to older people with health and social care needs.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Clinical Practice and Work Practice
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients/clients under your management.To demonstrate ability to carry out specialist assessment, treatment planning and goal orientated intervention for a designated caseloadTo demonstrates ability to set treatment goals and plan future care with patient/client, their families and the Community Team, Social Services and the voluntary sectorTo demonstrate the ability to select and use appropriate therapeutic interventions with patients/clients/carers, including group interventionsTo demonstrate the ability to evaluate interventions and ensure effective outcomesTo use clinical reasoning to assess acceptable levels of risk taking for clients who are unable to do this for themselvesTo ensure effective discharge planning and facilitate seamless transitions of care.To assess, supply and monitor equipment to maximise patient/client functionTo demonstrate the ability to undertake generic health and social needs assessments in line with Trust protocols.To complete patient/client records in line with Trust and legal requirementsTo take clinical responsibility for the work undertaken by the Assistant Practitioners and Community support workers.To initiate and deliver appropriate in service training programmes for professional colleagues, students and support staffTo organise and provide clinical teaching, supervision, and appraisal for pre-registration Occupational Therapy students undertaking clinical placementsTo ensure maintenance of high standards of clinical practice within the Community Therapy teamTo support implementation of team objectives within the team
Evidence Based Practice and Quality
To monitor and review own practice against current research, standards and benchmarks and where necessary modify and improve practice to ensure the highest possible standards are maintained.To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the service as a member of the team using appropriate standards and audit toolsTo contribute to the evidence base for occupational therapy as appropriate through dissemination of research and audit findings.To support the Team Leader in the implementation of Clinical Governance activities to ensure the service is of a high quality.To demonstrates own continuing professional development through knowledge of and implementation of the PAD process and competency framework as appropriateTo comply with professional standards of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Communication and Record Keeping
To ensure effective communication with patients/clients/carers/members of the multidisciplinary team/outside agencies in order to provide effective clinical care.To keep accurate records within the multidisciplinary notes and to maintain appropriate statistical returns, including computerised dataTo monitor records of unqualified staff to ensure appropriate care is given and accurate records maintainedTo participates in team meetings, clinical and professional meetings as required.To facilitate continuing effective communication with carers in relation to service need and service provisionTo develop and maintain links with private sector/voluntary organisations to facilitate and support transitions of care.To demonstrates a broad understanding of other professionals working boundaries and of the opportunities of integrated workingAny other duties as mutually agreed with the Team leader.
Health and Safety
To ensure risk assessments are carried out and implemented within the area of responsibilityDocument and store risk assessments appropriatelyComply with existing risk assessments relating to clients and working areasTo promote the safety of clients and staff.To ensure medical devices and equipment are appropriately managed, including staff training, maintenance and repairs
Policies and Procedures
The duties of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure they keep up to date with these policies and other documents.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- Able to work flexibly in terms of the days of the week to cover the needs of the service
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Practice placement educator accredited
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with older adults with physical conditions
- Experience of working in a community or primary care team
Aptitudes/Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Good written, verbal and IT skills with patients, carers and other professionals
- Ability to undertake specialist OT assessment and asses complex risks with people with mental health conditions and cognitive impairment
- Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate the treatment for this group according to needs and best practice evidence
- Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to undertake initial assessments and experience of care co-ordination
- Presentation/teaching skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with a wide range of health conditions
- Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults
Person Specification
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- Able to work flexibly in terms of the days of the week to cover the needs of the service
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Practice placement educator accredited
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of regular relevant CPD activities
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with older adults with physical conditions
- Experience of working in a community or primary care team
Aptitudes/Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of physical and mental health needs for older adults
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Good written, verbal and IT skills with patients, carers and other professionals
- Ability to undertake specialist OT assessment and asses complex risks with people with mental health conditions and cognitive impairment
- Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate the treatment for this group according to needs and best practice evidence
- Effective time management and organisation skills and ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills
- Ability to undertake initial assessments and experience of care co-ordination
- Presentation/teaching skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with a wide range of health conditions
- Positive view of risk enablement and recovery with older adults
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).
