Job summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established community therapy team covering the CHOC care community, providing healthcare to the local population of Congleton and Holmes Chapel.
The role will involve providing comprehensive assessment and treatment of adults within the CHOC care community. This may be within patient's homes, nursing and residential homes and within our rehabilitation beds.
You will be part of a wider integrated team consisting of GPs, district nurses, ACPs, Social workers, Physiotherapists and Therapy assistants.
An element of the role currently involves Crisis response, which is our 2 hour response service aimed at keeping people safe within the community.
The community therapy team currently works over 7 days, with staff covering evening and weekend shifts on a pro rata rota basis.
Developmental Band 5 roles will be considered for this post, and the successful applicant will be supported through competencies towards a Band 6 role within the team.
The community therapy service is a 7 day service from 8am-8pm. Successful applicants will be expected to work on a rota to cover the service for pro rata evenings and weekends.
However, the crisis element is currently under review and this part of the role may be moving to a separate centralised team and would then not be part of this role and therefore you would only be required to work weekdays. We will hopefully be able to update you at interview.
15 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To act as a clinical specialist providing a high standard of comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment service to patients with diverse health needs across Congleton and Holmes Chapel within Eastern Cheshire.
This care will be delivered in a variety of community settings, working as an autonomous clinician, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
The role will also involve acting as a rapid responder as part of the crisis response service across the East Cheshire locality. The Crisis response service is currently operational 7 days per week from 8am-8pm, but this element of the role is currently under review and may be move to a separate centralised team in the near future, we will be able to update you at interview
To utilise sound communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required embracing care community team philosophies.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk .
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Crisis Response experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as an OT to include, physical and mental health fields
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
- Clinical educators training
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
Desirable
- Crisis Response experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as an OT to include, physical and mental health fields
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
- Clinical educators training
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Other
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
