Job summary
WDH are offering an NHS employed TI4 a role within our friendly team with the benefit of flexible working options, a mix of home and office working within a small supportive evolving Housing Service of Occupational Therapists within WDH.
If you're looking for an opportunity to specialise in the area of Social Housing look no further. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated TI4 to join our existing team of NHS OTs in providing services to our tenants with a disability or medical need.
WDH is a charitable Community Benefit Society (CBS) managing over 30,000 properties across the Wakefield district. Our vision is to create confident communities and we are committed to improving the lives of our tenants.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with relevant community or housing experience.
In return we can offer:
- A friendly and supportive team
- Commitment to continuing professional development and regular supervision
- Full supportive training in the area of Social Housing
- Staff will be employed by the NHS and will have access to both the NHS and WDH training opportunities and benefits
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Paula Thompson Clinical Lead OT on 01977 724460/07824895026
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of a registered practitioner the post holder
will be expected:
To independently carry out assessments as designated by a registered
practitioner as part of clinical pathways.
To be responsible for a patient caseload within relevant settings.
To recognise variances in expected clinical outcomes and to act
appropriately by escalating to and seeking guidance from a registered
practitioner.
To provide support and assistance to the registered practitioner
staff member in the assessment and treatment of complex patients.
To use specialist technical skills and knowledge to provide a
flexible, client centered, approach for patients with a variety of physical,
psychological and social needs.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To recognise and escalate a deteriorating patient and take initial action where appropriate.
- To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Carry out formal assessments and treatment plans identified on pathway and provide detailed documented and verbal feedback on patients performance.
- To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a patient centred program to engage patients in activities to promote independence and well-being
- To have an understanding of acute conditions and long term conditions and common pathologies in order to assist with patient education.
- To have an understanding of common contraindications for treatment e.g following surgery and to be aware when issues require escalation to a senior practitioner.
- To be able to identify own limitations and seek advise from a senior registered practitioner when appropriate.
- Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of care plans.
- Work effectively as a member of a team to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
- Under the direction of practitioner, undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines and role-specific competencies.
- To be responsible for the assessment and provision of mobility aids and manual handling equipment in line with role-specific competencies.
- To be in line with role specific Band 4 competencies.
- To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload, resources and priories workload.
- To work across the whole service to meet the needs of the service.
- To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources and, when required, the ordering of materials/equipment needed to carry out the function of the service.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
- To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific treatment and interventions.
- To liaise with other agencies e.g. multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed appropriate.
- To be responsible for the recording of up to date, accurate information concerning any intervention in line with Trust guidelines.
- To accurately complete specific referral and assessment forms as required by the needs of the service and patient.
- To be proficient in the use of all appropriate electronic systems required to perform role
- To participate in both service and trust development plans.
- To participate in specific projects or departmental working parties as directed by the practitioner
- As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate staff.
- As part of the team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive working into your own practice
- To participate in team audit and data collection and evaluation activities as agreed and directed
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To recognise and escalate a deteriorating patient and take initial action where appropriate.
- To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Carry out formal assessments and treatment plans identified on pathway and provide detailed documented and verbal feedback on patients performance.
- To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a patient centred program to engage patients in activities to promote independence and well-being
- To have an understanding of acute conditions and long term conditions and common pathologies in order to assist with patient education.
- To have an understanding of common contraindications for treatment e.g following surgery and to be aware when issues require escalation to a senior practitioner.
- To be able to identify own limitations and seek advise from a senior registered practitioner when appropriate.
- Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of care plans.
- Work effectively as a member of a team to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
- Under the direction of practitioner, undertake the adjustment and alteration of specific items of equipment in line with appropriate health and safety guidelines and role-specific competencies.
- To be responsible for the assessment and provision of mobility aids and manual handling equipment in line with role-specific competencies.
- To be in line with role specific Band 4 competencies.
- To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload, resources and priories workload.
- To work across the whole service to meet the needs of the service.
- To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources and, when required, the ordering of materials/equipment needed to carry out the function of the service.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal skills to establish a professional rapport with patients and encourage their interest and participation in interventions by communicating with them in a way that reflects their views, autonomy and culture.
- To understand and act appropriately on, written and verbal instruction from a practitioner to carry out specific treatment and interventions.
- To liaise with other agencies e.g. multidisciplinary team and referral to other specialist services as deemed appropriate.
- To be responsible for the recording of up to date, accurate information concerning any intervention in line with Trust guidelines.
- To accurately complete specific referral and assessment forms as required by the needs of the service and patient.
- To be proficient in the use of all appropriate electronic systems required to perform role
- To participate in both service and trust development plans.
- To participate in specific projects or departmental working parties as directed by the practitioner
- As a competent practitioner, teach and provide supervision to appropriate staff.
- As part of the team, incorporate up-to-date techniques and ideas of positive working into your own practice
- To participate in team audit and data collection and evaluation activities as agreed and directed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A-C English and Maths
- or equivalent.
- Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or 60 credits
- level 4 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in therapy delivering care and working in a
- relevant health care and people centred environment.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Experience in supervising others at work.
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS setting.
- Previous experience in housing
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle.
- Experience of lone working within a community based setting
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies.
- Experience of supervising others, and allocating appropriate workloads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A-C English and Maths
- or equivalent.
- Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or 60 credits
- level 4 or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in therapy delivering care and working in a
- relevant health care and people centred environment.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Experience in supervising others at work.
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS setting.
- Previous experience in housing
- Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle.
- Experience of lone working within a community based setting
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Evidence of specialist extended skills and competencies.
- Experience of supervising others, and allocating appropriate workloads.
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).
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).
