Senior Occupational Therapist - Malvern Neighbourhood Team

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to work 22.5 hours per week [3 days] over a 7-day period on a rota basis, within our busy Neighbourhood Team.

You will be responsible for the initial assessment, planning, implementation of interventions and review of patients across a broad spectrum of clinical conditions whilst considering the holistic needs of the patients. You will work collaboratively with the integrated team members and you will have excellent communication skills as you will also work closely with other professionals, outside agencies and family members.

The post holder is required to hold a full driving licence and have use of a vehicle in order to work in a variety of settings. You may be asked at times to cover other areas within the community care service delivery unit.

If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, or require further information, please contact Debbie Abbots on 07753209501 or Jenni Rastall on 07738260648

Main duties of the job

Manage a caseload of patients referred to the Neighbourhood Team (Intensive Support pathway) who have immediate and complex health care needs

Plan and provide rapid and expert professional Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and interventions to patients in their own homes, to avoid inappropriate hospital admission or to facilitate hospital discharge.

Develop and co-ordinate individualized care and rehabilitation plans in close liaison with the team, the patient and their carers, as well as all other relevant services.

Coordinate appropriate interdisciplinary, patient centred care whilst promoting independence.

Provide health care advice and education to team members, external agencies and family members.

Triage patients to ensure prioritization of clinical need.

Be responsible for health promotion, teaching and training of support workers, pre-registration students, patients, relatives and carers.

Provide education, consultation and advice within other care settings.

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.

Date posted

02 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-4216

Job locations

Rowan House

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Holistic assessment of patient needs encompassing a broad spectrum of clinical conditions including long term disease, acute medical as well as mental health and social conditions.

Work with clients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist physical and mental health assessment tools.

Apply a high level of understanding the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.

Assess the occupational needs, establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.

Have knowledge of the Mental Health Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention.

Carry out complex risk assessments in order to ensure safe practice.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, whilst adhering to core standards of College of Occupational Therapists, being accountable and responsible for own clinical practice.

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

Holistic assessment of patient needs encompassing a broad spectrum of clinical conditions including long term disease, acute medical as well as mental health and social conditions.

Work with clients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist physical and mental health assessment tools.

Apply a high level of understanding the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.

Assess the occupational needs, establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.

Have knowledge of the Mental Health Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention.

Carry out complex risk assessments in order to ensure safe practice.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, whilst adhering to core standards of College of Occupational Therapists, being accountable and responsible for own clinical practice.

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 in Occupational Therapy
  • Current registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio

Desirable

  • Clinical educators qualification
  • Relevant validated clinical courses

Knowledge

Essential

  • A range of evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to specialism
  • Understanding of professional and ethical boundaries and code of conduct
  • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the professional groups within an integrated team
  • An understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to practice.
  • A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services
  • Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment and adaptations
  • Knowledge of appropriate physical and mental health legislation / current practice and its impact on OT and service delivery
  • Able to analyse professional and ethical issues
  • Able to reflect on and critically appraise practise
  • Effective negotiation skills whilst

Desirable

  • A working knowledge of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice
  • Working knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy standardised assessments appropriate to the role
  • Working knowledge of local policies relating to eligibility criteria and the disabled facilities grant process (if applying for a physical specialist post)

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
  • Recent experience in a community setting
  • Experience of caseload management and prioritisation

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an integrated team
  • Experience implementing change in clinical practice
  • Experience in rehabilitation settings
  • Experience of working in a neurological or orthopaedic setting (if applying for a physical specialist post)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
  • Embrace change and service development
  • Assertive, confident and enthusiastic
  • Willingness to work flexibly
  • Caring and empathetic nature
  • Commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

  • Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree / diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Current registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / Continual Professional Development maintained in portfolio

Desirable

  • Clinical educators qualification
  • Relevant validated clinical courses

Knowledge

Essential

  • A range of evidence based Occupational Therapy clinical skills and knowledge appropriate to specialism
  • Understanding of professional and ethical boundaries and code of conduct
  • Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the professional groups within an integrated team
  • An understanding of the approaches and models of practice relevant to practice.
  • A good level of knowledge in a wide range of physical and mental health conditions
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation concepts and services
  • Good level of knowledge relating to disability, equipment and adaptations
  • Knowledge of appropriate physical and mental health legislation / current practice and its impact on OT and service delivery
  • Able to analyse professional and ethical issues
  • Able to reflect on and critically appraise practise
  • Effective negotiation skills whilst

Desirable

  • A working knowledge of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures and Models of Practice
  • Working knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy standardised assessments appropriate to the role
  • Working knowledge of local policies relating to eligibility criteria and the disabled facilities grant process (if applying for a physical specialist post)

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
  • Recent experience in a community setting
  • Experience of caseload management and prioritisation

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an integrated team
  • Experience implementing change in clinical practice
  • Experience in rehabilitation settings
  • Experience of working in a neurological or orthopaedic setting (if applying for a physical specialist post)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
  • Embrace change and service development
  • Assertive, confident and enthusiastic
  • Willingness to work flexibly
  • Caring and empathetic nature
  • Commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

  • Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Rowan House

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Rowan House

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead

Debra Abbots

debra.abbots@nhs.net

07753209501

Date posted

02 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-4216

Job locations

Rowan House

Osborne Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1JE


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