Job summary
The Riverside Neighbourhood Team,
St Johns House Medical practice, Bromyard Road, Worcester is looking to recruit
an Allied Health Professional on full/part time basis who are innovative/keen
to join the team, supporting to deliver high quality care, and continue development
of the Intensive Support Team in the community providing short term care on
discharge from hospital/to prevent hospital admission, assisting recovery &
facilitating rehabilitation. You will be
responsible for rapid assessment & treatment of patients who have urgent/complex
physical /mental health/social care needs to avoid inappropriate hospital
admission/facilitate early discharge. You will work alongside community nurses,
HCAs, ACPs & GPs to provide compassionate care.
The successful candidate will provide
guidance and supervision for junior staff and Health Care Assistants.
You will work on a roster basis.
The team operates from 07:30-18:30 each day and you will work 07.30-15.30,
08:30-16:30 or 10:30-18:30 shift patterns.
To discuss informally if this is
the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found
on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
- Rapid
assessment and treatment of patients who have urgent and/or complex physical
/mental health and social care needs to avoid inappropriate hospital admission
or to facilitate early discharge.
- Co-ordinating
the intensive support caseload to ensure patients receive responsive high
quality care/rehabilitation that is goal centred to facilitate early discharge
from hospital and/or prevent hospital admission
- Liaising
with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely discharge
from the caseload
- Leading
the weekly multidisciplinary meeting
- Delivering
a high standard of occupational therapy/physiotherapy assessment and treatment
to patients in their own home
- Provide
advice on the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and
other members of the MDT
- Work
with a wide variety of presentations including falls, orthopaedics,
neurological conditions, musculoskeletal, and palliative/end of life patients
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma or equivalent in Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of physical and/or mental health settings / specialities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting/integrated team
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
- Experience of implementing change in clinical practice / audit
- Experience in rehabilitation settings
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence- based Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role
- Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
- Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment and adaptations
- Knowledge of IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes
- A working knowledge of Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Role modelling good behaviour
- Ability to identify and plan individual care / rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate policy and guidelines
- Leadership skills
- Confidence in passing on skills/ knowledge and completing teaching sessions / presentations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma or equivalent in Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical educators qualification
Experience
Essential
- A range of post graduate experience including work in a variety of physical and/or mental health settings / specialities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team
- Experience of caseload management and prioritisation
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting/integrated team
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
- Experience of implementing change in clinical practice / audit
- Experience in rehabilitation settings
Knowledge
Essential
- A range of evidence- based Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to the role
- Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
- Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment and adaptations
- Knowledge of IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes
- A working knowledge of Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Role modelling good behaviour
- Ability to identify and plan individual care / rehabilitation needs in partnership with patients/ their carers
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate policy and guidelines
- Leadership skills
- Confidence in passing on skills/ knowledge and completing teaching sessions / presentations
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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
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).
