Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and patient focused Occupational Therapist to join our Community Therapy Team.
You will work alongside your community therapy colleagues (physiotherapists and Therapy Techs) and also the community nurses and matrons, to provide rehabilitation, palliative care, hospital at home/unplanned therapy support, to the residents of Stevenage in their own homes, residential and nursing homes.
The team is friendly, supportive and works collaboratively to optimise patients' level of independence and find innovative ways to enable them to increase their functional performance.
You will work as part of the Integrated Community Team (ICT) pathways to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and to provide therapeutic holistic assessment, support, treatment and rehabilitation of patients in their own home. We are developing closer working relationships with the Primary care networks with their frailty pathways and with other statutory services.
You will be required to work generally across the North Hertfordshire area which includes all of Hertfordshire and some surrounding areas but at times asked to travel to other teams to support especially at weekends.
There is opportunity for ongoing professional development and to support students from a range of universities
The service operates at weekends and from 0830hrs - 1800hrs, but the team offer flexible working arrangements following discussion.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist occupational therapy intervention for your patients and able to delegate and support the OT skills of our therapy technicians
You will be able to manage a clinical caseload and to support patients with goal setting and supporting their functional performance through activity
You will ensure that there is effective patient flow through the service
You will support the rest of the therapy and nursing teams with your experience in equipment provision, effective therapeutic moving and handling, cognitive assessments and OT interventions/therapy programmes
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support your team to ensure that patients receive high quality occupational therapy
You must have a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration
You will have at least 2 years qualified experience.
You will work alongside the rest of the MDT to ensure patients achieve their goals and receive therapy input in a timely way
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
You will raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate and highlight areas where the service can continue to develop and flex to the needs of the patients we serve
We actively encourage candidates to visit the team at Gregans House, Hitchin so if you wish to gain more understanding and information and/or arrange a visit please speak to Rachel Howard on 07833095709
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will support your team to ensure that patients receive high quality occupational therapy
You must have a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration
You will have at least 2 years qualified experience.
You will work alongside the rest of the MDT to ensure patients achieve their goals and receive therapy input in a timely way
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
You will raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate and highlight areas where the service can continue to develop and flex to the needs of the patients we serve
We actively encourage candidates to visit the team at Gregans House, Hitchin so if you wish to gain more understanding and information and/or arrange a visit please speak to Rachel Howard on 07833095709
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Post-graduate courses
- Post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience on a broad rotational scheme.
- Working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints.
- Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace.
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Post-graduate courses
- Post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience on a broad rotational scheme.
- Working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience of participating in investigation/management of complaints.
- Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace.
Other requirements
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
