Job summary
Are you passionate about working with adults with complex needs in the community?
Community rehabilitation in a physical healthcare setting is on the cutting edge of current healthcare provision. Discharge to assess and urgent care reablement models require patients with complex needs to be assessed at home to optimise function. Health promotion and prevention of or managing disease progression is also key to keeping our population healthy.
This post gives you opportunity to be involved in these areas of healthcare provision. Community based working in a fully supportive MDT.
Main duties of the job
We need a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who is motivated and able to work in a recovery focussed way to join our Community Therapy team based in Nottingham West. Our team provides goal focused, needs led treatment to those with complex long term conditions. In addition, your role will provide experience in admission avoidance, falls prevention and the discharge to assess pathway. We strive to provide an evidence based service and to ensure that all service users are valued, listened to and receive high quality personalised care. The team members include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners and support workers, also working closely with GPs, district nurses and the voluntary sector.
You will have a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered. You should possess excellent interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. An induction period and supernumerary support will be given.
The service currently runs from 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week, therefore some weekend and bank holiday working may be required.
A full UK driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
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
You will be an autonomous caseload holder, promoting health and well-being and providing continued rehabilitation to those who have a physical healthcare need. The range of conditions treated is broad and there is opportunity to progress your knowledge and skills in complex community rehabilitation.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an autonomous caseload holder, promoting health and well-being and providing continued rehabilitation to those who have a physical healthcare need. The range of conditions treated is broad and there is opportunity to progress your knowledge and skills in complex community rehabilitation.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/diploma in occupational therapy and HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Previous community experience Clinical educator
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working hours to work weekends to meet the needs of the service
- A full UK driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation philosophy
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and positive approach to working
- Understand local and national policies for treating service users in the community
- Willingness to undertake study for the requirements of the job
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of other staff
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills over a range of conditions
- MDT working
Desirable
- Case management skills
- To assess and organise equipment provision appropriately
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to prioritise work
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 Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform the full range of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/diploma in occupational therapy and HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Previous community experience Clinical educator
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working hours to work weekends to meet the needs of the service
- A full UK driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation philosophy
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and positive approach to working
- Understand local and national policies for treating service users in the community
- Willingness to undertake study for the requirements of the job
Experience
Essential
- Supervision of other staff
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills over a range of conditions
- MDT working
Desirable
- Case management skills
- To assess and organise equipment provision appropriately
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to prioritise work
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 Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to perform the full range of duties.
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).
