Job summary
Senior Occupational Therapist (or Band 5-6 Development Post)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Initial Assessment Service within Copeland ICC. It is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of District Nurses, Senior Staff Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs and is also currently supporting an Apprentice Nurse. This post provides the opportunity to work within a developing, dynamic service at the western edge of the Lake District and offers ready access to one of the most beautiful areas of the UK.
ICCs aim to address the challenges of an aging population and increasing demand on health and care services by providing more out of hospital care and empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing. This has required new ways of working to focus on preventing ill health and ensure services are sustainable for the future. These new ways of working follow the same approach across all eight ICCs within Cumbria, with the flexibility to tailor services to the needs of local people.
The service supports Discharge to Assess referrals, Urgent Community Response referrals, initial assessments and rehabilitation planning for patients new to our community caseloads or who have not been on a caseload for more than 6 months. It involves working closely with our health and social care colleagues within the integrated care community to ensure that cases are referred on to the right teams.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing assessment and treatment to a varied caseload of patients in the community setting; this may be in the patient's own home or in CQC registered establishments. The patient is then handed over to the core teams for ongoing care and rehabilitation within 1-2 weeks.
The work will also focus on rapid response for the prevention of admission to hospital as well as supporting early discharge.
Applicants who do not yet meet all the essential criteria for this post as a Senior Occupational Therapist would be welcome to apply and be considered for a Band 5-6 development post. A structured development plan would be in place to support you develop in the role over a 12-18 month period. Progression to Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist would be dependent on meeting the necessary criteria and competencies, a reasonable extension to the development period would be considered.
About us
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with The Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Clinical Educator qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience, including individual and group work
- Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
- Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students.
- Experience of Audit procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Senior Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working within an ICC team.
- Experience of working within a range of settings.
- Experience of conducting audit and / or research
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Clinical application of a variety of MOHO tools
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Understanding and application of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
- Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions/techniques related to clinical specialty.
- Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision.
- Understanding of evidence based practice and its application.
- Detailed knowledge of legislation related to current practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of the Model of Human Occupation
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Understanding of clinical competence.
- Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise junior or support staff.
- Credibility in main area of practice.
- Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, quickly and effectively, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways.
- Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate the need for treatment.
- Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
- Ability to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately.
- IT skills including word processing, e-mail skills.
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Presentation skills
- Ability to deliver training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
- Resource management skills / training.
- Provision of Clinical Supervision.
- Experience in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Understanding of clinical competence.
- Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Excellent communicator with all members of multi-disciplinary care teams.
- Self-motivator.
- Professional attitude to work and team members.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service
- Commitment to Professional Development.
- Commitment to maintaining evidence based practice.
- Able to travel independently (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
- Able to work 7 days per week.
Desirable
- A demonstrable interest in working with older people and frailty
Other requirements
Essential
- Registration with the Health professions Council
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Membership of relevant special interest group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with The Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Clinical Educator qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience, including individual and group work
- Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
- Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students.
- Experience of Audit procedures.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Senior Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working within an ICC team.
- Experience of working within a range of settings.
- Experience of conducting audit and / or research
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Clinical application of a variety of MOHO tools
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Understanding and application of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
- Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions/techniques related to clinical specialty.
- Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision.
- Understanding of evidence based practice and its application.
- Detailed knowledge of legislation related to current practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of the Model of Human Occupation
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Understanding of clinical competence.
- Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise junior or support staff.
- Credibility in main area of practice.
- Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, quickly and effectively, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways.
- Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate the need for treatment.
- Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
- Ability to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately.
- IT skills including word processing, e-mail skills.
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Presentation skills
- Ability to deliver training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
- Resource management skills / training.
- Provision of Clinical Supervision.
- Experience in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Understanding of clinical competence.
- Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Excellent communicator with all members of multi-disciplinary care teams.
- Self-motivator.
- Professional attitude to work and team members.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service
- Commitment to Professional Development.
- Commitment to maintaining evidence based practice.
- Able to travel independently (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
- Able to work 7 days per week.
Desirable
- A demonstrable interest in working with older people and frailty
Other requirements
Essential
- Registration with the Health professions Council
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Membership of relevant special interest group
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).
