Job summary
This post is 100% clinical OT and does not have an element of care CPA care coordination to it.
The post holder will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of service users in own care. The post holder will perform advanced occupational therapy assessment, providing a clinical diagnosis, to service users who have diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions. The post holder will develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
The post holder will use evidence-based practice, Occupational Therapy goals and patient centred principles, without direct supervision. The post holder will provide leadership to others through supervision and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service.
- Responsible for the delivery a range of evidence-based interventions which promote recovery, social inclusion and normalisation for service users.
- Manage challenging clinical situations and plan interventions whilst ensuring regular evaluation of the service users care plan.
- Critically evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions, in collaboration with service users, carers and other professionals.
- Provide specialist clinical advice and contribute to clinical information on service users' progress by attending meetings and ward rounds.
- Work in partnership with a range of other services to provide support and treatment to service users to facilitate the safe management of their needs.
- Work within the safeguarding adults and children's frameworks across the Trust.
- Take responsibility for an evidence-based clinical audit.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications,
Essential
- BSc Hons OT
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Preceptorship Completion
- Working as a Band 5 OT for a minimum of 12 months
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of OT interventions using standardised OT tools.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and/or QI projects
- Member of a Specialist Interest Group
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of wider NHS priorities, social inclusion initiatives and risk
- Time management, prioritisation and team working in a challenging environment
Desirable
- supervise OT students and junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications,
Essential
- BSc Hons OT
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Preceptorship Completion
- Working as a Band 5 OT for a minimum of 12 months
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of OT interventions using standardised OT tools.
Desirable
- Experience of audit and/or QI projects
- Member of a Specialist Interest Group
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of wider NHS priorities, social inclusion initiatives and risk
- Time management, prioritisation and team working in a challenging environment
Desirable
- supervise OT students and junior staff
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).
