Job summary
32 hours per week
As an OT in a multi-disciplinary team, you will work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care and rehabilitation is delivered to the highest possible standard within Keswick and Solway ICC. This includes both community and ward based rehabilitation.
Working largely alone and unsupervised to be responsible for provision of specialised assessment, treatment and management of adults/ older adults who present with a wide variety of conditions. These include chronic, complex, disabling and life limiting conditions across traditional physical and mental health boundaries.
The post holder would need to be able to travel across the rural community areas within Keswick and Solway ICC independently of public transport.
To educate and train other healthcare professionals (registered and unregistered), multi-agency professionals, therapy students, patients and relatives/carers in occupational therapy skills and techniques. To train, supervise and support unregistered occupational therapy staff in the delivery of occupational therapy services
To lead and case manage complex cases within the context of a multi-disciplinary team setting, as an autonomous practitioner.
Main duties of the job
To undertake assessment, clinical and functional diagnosis of adults/older adults using a range of specialist standardised assessments and clinical observation skills across physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, psychological and social domains.
To provide advice in the formulation or progress of a medical diagnosis and to support family members through this process guided by specialist theoretical knowledge and enabled by establishing a therapeutic alliance.
Contribute to the MDT's understanding of the family system and its impact on the patient, the patient's present circumstances, and the impact of that on the family system.
To formulate agreed specialist individual and/or group treatment plans and goals based on advanced clinical reasoning skills with the adult etc, taking in to account the domains assessed.
To provide specialist occupational therapy treatment interventions in a variety of environments including home/rehab centre/community hospital setting
To provide spontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching and instruction to parents, carers and other relevant professionals in health, to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach across the AHP service.
Interventions regularly include the assessment, evaluation and prescription of specialised equipment for the adults. Standards for offering specialist advice for its safe use and the aims and purpose of the equipment apply as above.
About us
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.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
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?
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- 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?
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- 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
- Relevant degree as OT or PT
- HCPC registered
- Member of the Royal College of OT / PT
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad courses
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core junior rotations (Respiratory/neurological/musculo-skeletal/elderly care)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at a Band 6 level
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching / Mentoring of healthcare professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice within Rehabilitation
- Good Knowledge of Continuing
- Professional Development/Lifelong Learning
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance including Risk Management
- Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct and confidentiality
- Knowledge of key NHS drivers for change and implications for Occupational Therapy services
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit and outcome measures, and their use in service improvement
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions and falls
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise workload of self and others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Relevant practical occupational therapy skills
- The post holder needs good IT skills, the ability to input data, communicate via email and search for evidence based practice
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Patient focused.
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Friendly and approachable
- Able to travel independently, (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality
- Able to work 7 days per week
Other requirements
Essential
- Take an active part in training for personal and professional development
- Willing to actively take part in training of others
- Must have full UK driving licence and access to own transport, including business insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree as OT or PT
- HCPC registered
- Member of the Royal College of OT / PT
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad courses
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core junior rotations (Respiratory/neurological/musculo-skeletal/elderly care)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at a Band 6 level
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Teaching / Mentoring of healthcare professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice within Rehabilitation
- Good Knowledge of Continuing
- Professional Development/Lifelong Learning
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance including Risk Management
- Understanding of Professional Code of Conduct and confidentiality
- Knowledge of key NHS drivers for change and implications for Occupational Therapy services
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit and outcome measures, and their use in service improvement
- Knowledge of management of patients with long-term conditions and falls
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise workload of self and others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Relevant practical occupational therapy skills
- The post holder needs good IT skills, the ability to input data, communicate via email and search for evidence based practice
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Patient focused.
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Friendly and approachable
- Able to travel independently, (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality
- Able to work 7 days per week
Other requirements
Essential
- Take an active part in training for personal and professional development
- Willing to actively take part in training of others
- Must have full UK driving licence and access to own transport, including business insurance
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).
