Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic band 6 occupational therapist to join our expanding therapy team based at Woodlands Hospice. The candidate must have experience of working with patients with palliative diagnoses and skills specific to the role.
You will be supported by our Band 7 Clinical lead for occupational therapy and in turn will provide guidance to our Band 3 therapy assistants. You will also work closely with our physiotherapists and the wider teams. Your role will involve inpatient and outpatient work in the Hospice, complex community outreach work and input with palliative patients in the acute Trust when necessary. Experience of managing anxiety and fatigue is required as are excellent communication skills.
Your own vehicle and a full UK driving licence will be required for this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of occupational therapy service to LUHFT palliative care inpatients at Woodlands Hospice and ambulatory and outpatients known to the Integrated Mersey Palliative Care Team (North Hub).
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake occupational therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients.
To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
To organise and participate in teaching and advice sessions with patients, carers and other health care professionals to ensure best provision of patient care.
To represent the occupational therapy service at multidisciplinary meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.To carry out home assessments within the patients usual place of residence. Liaising with family, carers, and multidisciplinary team and support teams within the community. To make recommendations based on Occupational Therapy clinical reasoning, problem solving and risk assessment in order to maintain the patients functional abilities and quality of life within the community.
To liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies regarding social Care and housing, to provide equipment, recommend and arrange home adaptations to support independent living skills. To complete necessary documentation required by statutory and voluntary agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake occupational therapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients.
To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other health and social care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
To organise and participate in teaching and advice sessions with patients, carers and other health care professionals to ensure best provision of patient care.
To represent the occupational therapy service at multidisciplinary meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.To carry out home assessments within the patients usual place of residence. Liaising with family, carers, and multidisciplinary team and support teams within the community. To make recommendations based on Occupational Therapy clinical reasoning, problem solving and risk assessment in order to maintain the patients functional abilities and quality of life within the community.
To liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies regarding social Care and housing, to provide equipment, recommend and arrange home adaptations to support independent living skills. To complete necessary documentation required by statutory and voluntary agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest group
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical E Feb 2022 caseload
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegate tasks
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate legible patient notes
- Teaching / Presentations at In - Service level
- Able to evaluate and be critical of self
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible and open to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest group
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical E Feb 2022 caseload
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegate tasks
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate legible patient notes
- Teaching / Presentations at In - Service level
- Able to evaluate and be critical of self
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible and open to change
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).
