Job summary
Our new Advance Care Planning team of nurses and occupational therapists aims to support people with their choices at end of life and to maximise their quality of life, including supporting them to be in their preferred place as much as possible. They work closely with the community health teams and colleagues in hospice and social care to have conversations about advance care planning so that people can die how and where they wish.
We are looking for a forward thinking, exceptional occupational therapist who is a skilled communicator to join our innovative Advance Care Planning team to deliver proactive, personalised, and coordinated care at every step of the way.
If you think this sounds like you, we would love meet you!
Please contact Emma Robinson (emma.robinson11@nhs.net) or Lauren Preece (lauren.preece@nhs.net) to find out more about the role.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership and expert advice and support for the Advance Care Planning and Locality teams around occupational therapy assessments for patients nearing the endof life.2. Work autonomously to deliver high quality assessment and interventions for patientsnearing the end of their lives that meets the required standard, demonstrating advancedclinical judgement.3. Enable people approaching the end of life to receive timely personalised support for theirsocial, practical and emotional needs, which is appropriate to their preferences andmaximises independence and social participation for as long as possible.4. Support patients to choose their preferred place to die, as far as is reasonably possible.5. Ensure that families and others identified as important to the dying person are supportedand their needs are explored, respected and met as far as possible.6. Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit andother quality initiatives.7. Be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocolsand pathways.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to work in community health. No two days are the same in Tower Hamlets, where our teams of allied health professionals and nurses work in partnership with our patients, their families and carers to deliver excellent care.
This includes ensuring that people who are dying enjoy the best possible quality of life in the time that remains to them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a lead role in the Advance Care Planning team, providingOccupational Therapy support and person centred care for patients nearing the end oftheir lives on the CHS caseload.They will work closely with the Locality Therapists and District Nurses to proactivelyidentify patients on their caseloads who may be in the least days and months of their livesusing accredited tools such as the Supportive Palliative Care Indicator Tool.The post holder will take a lead role in providing specialist Occupational Therapyassessments and interventions to maximize the quality of life and independence ofpatients in the last months of life and in ensuring that the care provided for people nearingthe end of life meets clinical standards and professional guidelines at all times.They will work at a senior level, developing effective working relationships with the widerintegrated team including the Community Palliative Care Team, General Practice andother key stakeholders, to ensure that patients are supported with their choices at the endof life and that their care is well co-ordinated and responsive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a lead role in the Advance Care Planning team, providingOccupational Therapy support and person centred care for patients nearing the end oftheir lives on the CHS caseload.They will work closely with the Locality Therapists and District Nurses to proactivelyidentify patients on their caseloads who may be in the least days and months of their livesusing accredited tools such as the Supportive Palliative Care Indicator Tool.The post holder will take a lead role in providing specialist Occupational Therapyassessments and interventions to maximize the quality of life and independence ofpatients in the last months of life and in ensuring that the care provided for people nearingthe end of life meets clinical standards and professional guidelines at all times.They will work at a senior level, developing effective working relationships with the widerintegrated team including the Community Palliative Care Team, General Practice andother key stakeholders, to ensure that patients are supported with their choices at the endof life and that their care is well co-ordinated and responsive.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate short specialist courses at MSc level or working towards this
- Registration with Health Professionals Council
Desirable
- Member of COT
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with patients with life limiting conditions who may be nearing the end of life.
- Experience of integrated care and of liaising effectively with other organisations
- Experience of providing education and teaching eg. to carers (informal and paid) and colleagues.
- Experience of integrated care and of liaising effectively with other organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the OT in specialist palliative care
- Knowledge of rehabilitation interventions, equipment and adaptations.
- Able to oversee and deliver a high standard of evidence based care.
- Computer literate
- Effective teaching and coaching skills.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate short specialist courses at MSc level or working towards this
- Registration with Health Professionals Council
Desirable
- Member of COT
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with patients with life limiting conditions who may be nearing the end of life.
- Experience of integrated care and of liaising effectively with other organisations
- Experience of providing education and teaching eg. to carers (informal and paid) and colleagues.
- Experience of integrated care and of liaising effectively with other organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the OT in specialist palliative care
- Knowledge of rehabilitation interventions, equipment and adaptations.
- Able to oversee and deliver a high standard of evidence based care.
- Computer literate
- Effective teaching and coaching skills.
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).
