Job summary
Would you like a job where you make a difference every day?
Would you like to be part of a dynamic team who rehabilitate and enable individuals to be as independent as possible?
Now is an exciting time to join us. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's services are forward thinking and are actively developing community health services in line with the national agenda. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative quality services delivered seven days a week.
We are increasing our well-established services provided to local people and as a result we have been expanding our team of qualified therapists and support staff.
We are looking for experienced, flexible and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists with a good understanding and passion for rehabilitation. Candidates should have a good variety of clinical experience and be committed to providing the highest standard of assessment and treatment.
Main duties of the job
We can offer a robust induction programme, career development and regular clinical supervision to support your professional development.
You will be integral to shaping our services, implementing innovative practice, and educating our students, AHP apprentices, and assistants.
In the community Rehabilitation Team you will work alongside other experienced Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Social Workers, Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists and Reablement Support staff to deliver rehabilitation in a variety of settings including:
- Home Based Rehabilitation
- Falls Prevention Service
- Reablement and Home-First Service
- Urgent Community Response Service
- Long Covid Service
- Rehabilitation within Care Homes (Discharge to Assess)
- Motor Disorders and Vestibular Services
There will be the opportunity to move between these different services developing your skills.
You will need to be a car driver - independent means of travel is essential for this role.
To find out more about this exciting role or to arrange a visit, please contact:
The Heads of Intermediate Care Therapies ~ Lynn Morrison lynn.morrison8@nhs.net Mob: 07884 733198 or 01793 607710 or Ruth Bailey ruth.bailey2@nhs.net Mob: 07899965845
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To use highly developed and advanced specialist skills to screen, prioritise and delegate referrals to the service following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessar
- To act as a specialist clinician in intermediate care within the community and carry a complex diverse case load which may include medical, neurological, traumatic brain injury, surgical, orthopaedic, musculo-skeletal and psychiatric condition
- To be highly skilled in using and reporting on standardised and non-standardised Occupational Therapy assessments and/or a single assessment process to diagnose and analyse highly complex patient needs in the context of the daily activities following department standards and protocols
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To use highly developed and advanced specialist skills to screen, prioritise and delegate referrals to the service following service standards and referring to other agencies where necessar
- To act as a specialist clinician in intermediate care within the community and carry a complex diverse case load which may include medical, neurological, traumatic brain injury, surgical, orthopaedic, musculo-skeletal and psychiatric condition
- To be highly skilled in using and reporting on standardised and non-standardised Occupational Therapy assessments and/or a single assessment process to diagnose and analyse highly complex patient needs in the context of the daily activities following department standards and protocols
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Diploma / degree Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Registered field work educator
- Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area - e.g. Neurology, Falls, Elderly rehabilitation, use of equipment.
Desirable
- Computer skills qualification
- NVQ Assessor
- Evidence of Basic management training
- Post graduate training e.g. Normal movement training, advanced cognitive/perceptual training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance e.g. audit, risk management, education
- Use of goal setting and outcome measures
- Up to date evidence based clinical knowledge
- Ability to manage resources
Desirable
- Acute assessment skills e.g. A and E experience
- Working knowledge of internal/external NHS environment
- Knowledge of NHS National strategy e.g. NHS plan, NSF's
- Knowledge of CCG local delivery plan
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-graduate experience in rehabilitation
- Broad range of clinical experience e.g. surgery, acute, A&E, neurology, medical, orthopaedic
- Experience of providing supervision for less experienced staff or assistants.
- Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a complex caseload
Desirable
- Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a highly complex caseload
- Experience of project work
- Awareness of budget management
- Experience of Inter-disciplinary team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Diploma / degree Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Professions Council
- Registered field work educator
- Evidence of postgraduate learning relevant to clinical area - e.g. Neurology, Falls, Elderly rehabilitation, use of equipment.
Desirable
- Computer skills qualification
- NVQ Assessor
- Evidence of Basic management training
- Post graduate training e.g. Normal movement training, advanced cognitive/perceptual training
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance e.g. audit, risk management, education
- Use of goal setting and outcome measures
- Up to date evidence based clinical knowledge
- Ability to manage resources
Desirable
- Acute assessment skills e.g. A and E experience
- Working knowledge of internal/external NHS environment
- Knowledge of NHS National strategy e.g. NHS plan, NSF's
- Knowledge of CCG local delivery plan
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-graduate experience in rehabilitation
- Broad range of clinical experience e.g. surgery, acute, A&E, neurology, medical, orthopaedic
- Experience of providing supervision for less experienced staff or assistants.
- Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a complex caseload
Desirable
- Experience of providing a broad range of interventions for a highly complex caseload
- Experience of project work
- Awareness of budget management
- Experience of Inter-disciplinary team working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Swindon Community Health Service
The Orbital Thamesdown Drive
Swindon
SN25 4AN
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
