Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre - a 22 bedded physical rehabilitation unit comprising of 8 Stroke Rehabilitation Beds and 14 Frailty/Intermediate Care beds. There is an established MDT with OT, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Therapy Assistants, Nursing staff and Health Care Assistants.
Patient focused therapy is at the centre, with joint working with other members of the MDT encouraged. If you like solving problems and having time to spend with patients to achieve their goals then this could be the job for you.
We can offer you a robust supervision and appraisal programme, CPD opportunities are encourage, as well as an established in-service training programme and peer support meetings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for provision of Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and evaluation in conjunction with junior occupational therapists within the service. This will include support to our Frailty and Stroke rehabilitation bed based rehabilitation unit, and wider Intermediate Care Teams as required.
Working at CICC gives you the opportunity to work with patients with a wide range of medical conditions including, complex fractures, amputees, frailty, complex medical problems and stroke.
Therapy provision includes one to one sessions, group sessions and joint working with other professionals.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
Delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
The responsibilities and duties of the post can be divided into the following three areas:
- Clinical
- To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy within a defined area of our Intermediate Care Service, prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.
- To work with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complex health and social care needs.
- To independently carry out rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving or maintaining independence.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.
- To assess and order equipment as identified by patient need.
- To ensure all equipment provision is fit for purpose and patient/team members are aware of the instructions for safe use.
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide advice to users/carers as appropriate.
- To arrange/attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need.
- To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting prioritises of prevention of admission and discharge.
- To make appropriate onward referrals to ensure identified patient needs continue to be met after discharge from Intermediate Care Services.
- Managerial
- To liaise with the other therapists in Intermediate Care to ensure effective service provision.
- To ensure effective organisation of own caseload on a day-to-day basis.
- To allocate work to junior therapists, therapy assistant or care staff as necessary.
- To attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective team communication and treatment of patients.
- To assist in the prioritisation and acceptance of referrals to the team in a timely way.
- Ensure the economic and efficient use of all resources.
- To develop and maintain effective professional communication structures within the team.
- Ensure all junior staff are managed in accordance with good personnel practice with particular attention to induction, appraisal and supervision.
- To establish communication networks with other team members, patients, carers and other health, and social care agencies.
- To undertake joint visits with other professional outside of intermediate care services as required.
- To support /lead the discharge planning process for patients on the case-load.
- To ensure written and electronic records and activity data are maintained, in accordance with Professional and Organisational Standards.
- To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives.
- To support the management team and contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Development plan for Intermediate care
- To be involved in the identification of service developments needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes these into service provision as necessary.
- Professional Leadership / Advice
- To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 6 Occupational therapist
- Provide advice and support staff on clinical rehabilitation issues.
- To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
- Advice, guide and support staff on clinical rehabilitation issues.
- To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- To facilitate compliance of other therapy staff with local and national Standards of Practice.
- To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality and reliable attendance.
- Demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal in line with local guidelines.
- To be involved in the supervision framework for therapy assistant staff and contribute to the organisation of the appraisal process.
- To demonstrate and pass on specialist skills to other team members appropriate to their grade.
- To identify training needs of junior staff and participate in the development and delivery of the Directorate training plans.
- To contribute to the induction and training of students and other staff.
- To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
- To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service, and lead on implementation as appropriate.
- To apply and advise when appropriate on guidelines/legislation relating to occupational therapy provision within Intermediate Care.
- To be responsible for standards of service delivery using the organisations standards and guidelines.
- To support research activity within the team as required.
- To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to occupational therapy and/or the service area, to promote evidence based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
Delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
The responsibilities and duties of the post can be divided into the following three areas:
- Clinical
- To be responsible for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy within a defined area of our Intermediate Care Service, prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.
- To work with a caseload of patients with varying difficulties including complex health and social care needs.
- To independently carry out rehabilitation programmes aimed at improving or maintaining independence.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.
- To assess and order equipment as identified by patient need.
- To ensure all equipment provision is fit for purpose and patient/team members are aware of the instructions for safe use.
- To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide advice to users/carers as appropriate.
- To arrange/attend case conferences as appropriate to patient need.
- To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload, managing the sometimes conflicting prioritises of prevention of admission and discharge.
- To make appropriate onward referrals to ensure identified patient needs continue to be met after discharge from Intermediate Care Services.
- Managerial
- To liaise with the other therapists in Intermediate Care to ensure effective service provision.
- To ensure effective organisation of own caseload on a day-to-day basis.
- To allocate work to junior therapists, therapy assistant or care staff as necessary.
- To attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective team communication and treatment of patients.
- To assist in the prioritisation and acceptance of referrals to the team in a timely way.
- Ensure the economic and efficient use of all resources.
- To develop and maintain effective professional communication structures within the team.
- Ensure all junior staff are managed in accordance with good personnel practice with particular attention to induction, appraisal and supervision.
- To establish communication networks with other team members, patients, carers and other health, and social care agencies.
- To undertake joint visits with other professional outside of intermediate care services as required.
- To support /lead the discharge planning process for patients on the case-load.
- To ensure written and electronic records and activity data are maintained, in accordance with Professional and Organisational Standards.
- To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team to support the planning and achievement of local service objectives.
- To support the management team and contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Development plan for Intermediate care
- To be involved in the identification of service developments needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes these into service provision as necessary.
- Professional Leadership / Advice
- To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 6 Occupational therapist
- Provide advice and support staff on clinical rehabilitation issues.
- To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
- Advice, guide and support staff on clinical rehabilitation issues.
- To adhere to the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- To facilitate compliance of other therapy staff with local and national Standards of Practice.
- To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality and reliable attendance.
- Demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal in line with local guidelines.
- To be involved in the supervision framework for therapy assistant staff and contribute to the organisation of the appraisal process.
- To demonstrate and pass on specialist skills to other team members appropriate to their grade.
- To identify training needs of junior staff and participate in the development and delivery of the Directorate training plans.
- To contribute to the induction and training of students and other staff.
- To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
- To contribute to the development of clinical governance and quality agenda for the service, and lead on implementation as appropriate.
- To apply and advise when appropriate on guidelines/legislation relating to occupational therapy provision within Intermediate Care.
- To be responsible for standards of service delivery using the organisations standards and guidelines.
- To support research activity within the team as required.
- To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to occupational therapy and/or the service area, to promote evidence based practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Crrent OT qualification
Desirable
- Placement educators qualification
- Further relevant course to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Varied UK NHS experience
- Experience of discharge planning
- Experience of working in a physical health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of using systm1
- Experience of supervising staff and students
other skills
Essential
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Driving licence and access to car for work purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of various medical conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Crrent OT qualification
Desirable
- Placement educators qualification
- Further relevant course to clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Varied UK NHS experience
- Experience of discharge planning
- Experience of working in a physical health setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of using systm1
- Experience of supervising staff and students
other skills
Essential
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Driving licence and access to car for work purposes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of various medical conditions
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
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre, Rochford Hospital
Union Lane
Rochford
SS4 1RB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
