Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our integrated team based at St. Margaret's Hospital, Epping. The role will provide inpatient Occupational Therapy on our care of the elderly wards. Patients are either direct admissions from the community or transferred from acute hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments and interventions to patients with a variety of complex health care needs including orthopaedics, dementia, palliative care, neurology and the management of long term conditions. This post will particularly suit a motivated, experienced, treatment focussed and skilled Occupational Therapist, who is competent in the management of clients with a focus on utilising Occupational Therapy approaches and interventions that support recovery and safe discharge into the community. Excellent time management skills are needed to prioritise a busy caseload and a flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service. Effective team working is essential to ensure an integrated approach to patient care and good IT skills are required for electronic patient records.
About us
In return we offer excellent training and development through our Workforce Development Department and within the service. Support is maintained through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you the successful candidate in setting realistic objectives enabling you in maintaining a positive attitude towards delivering quality patient care.
Successful applicants will have an induction programme tailored to their needs as well as access to full NHS terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Autonomously manage a complex caseload of patients using clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment and treatment.
- To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with a range of complex health and social care needs. This will require specialist assessment of all aspects of occupational performance (physical, cognitive, mental, social and environmental needs).
- To develop collaborative treatment programmes with patients, carers and colleagues, demonstrating client centred reasoning and specialist problem solving techniques.
- Implement the appropriate occupational therapy intervention to enable the individual to achieve their optimum level of independence.
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and review treatment programmes as required through the monitoring of medical and rehabilitation needs and adjusting as required. This will involve determining the potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs.
- Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use of time.
- Supervise junior staff and assistants to plan their work effectively.
- Facilitate the safe transfer of people and equipment using approved moving and handling techniques.
- Identify and undertake routine and complex risk assessments, both of environmental and individual case management. Advise the multi-professional team in determining appropriate management relating to moving and handling and safe use of equipment.
- Fit, adjust and safely use a range of equipment. Ensure patients, junior staff and assistants under your supervision attain competency in the safe use of all equipment.
- Provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of Occupational Therapy.
- To work flexibly across the wards and the community service if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Autonomously manage a complex caseload of patients using clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessment and treatment.
- To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with a range of complex health and social care needs. This will require specialist assessment of all aspects of occupational performance (physical, cognitive, mental, social and environmental needs).
- To develop collaborative treatment programmes with patients, carers and colleagues, demonstrating client centred reasoning and specialist problem solving techniques.
- Implement the appropriate occupational therapy intervention to enable the individual to achieve their optimum level of independence.
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and review treatment programmes as required through the monitoring of medical and rehabilitation needs and adjusting as required. This will involve determining the potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs.
- Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use of time.
- Supervise junior staff and assistants to plan their work effectively.
- Facilitate the safe transfer of people and equipment using approved moving and handling techniques.
- Identify and undertake routine and complex risk assessments, both of environmental and individual case management. Advise the multi-professional team in determining appropriate management relating to moving and handling and safe use of equipment.
- Fit, adjust and safely use a range of equipment. Ensure patients, junior staff and assistants under your supervision attain competency in the safe use of all equipment.
- Provide support and education to patients and carers regarding all aspects of Occupational Therapy.
- To work flexibly across the wards and the community service if required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Driving
Essential
- Current UK driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and trust boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Driving
Essential
- Current UK driving licence
- Ability to travel across sites and trust boundaries
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
Epping Forest Unit, Saint Margaret's Hospital
The Plain
Epping
CM16 6TN
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
