Job summary
Are an Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team? Then this post might be the challenge you have been looking for!The CLCH Outer North West Bedded Rehabilitation Units cover a sites in Brent and accept patients from the boroughs of Brent and other neighboring boroughs. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. Our current Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapy vacancy is predominately based at Aster Rehab Unit, Birchwood Grange Nursing Home 177 Preston HillHarrow, HA3 9UY.
Aster Unit is a 19 bedded unit accepting adult clients with a variety of conditions/diagnoses. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Occupational Therapists across the Athlone and Alexandra Rehab units. They will also be responsible for the everyday running of the units alongside the Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist and will be well supported by the Clinical Lead. This post will offer applicants an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients, engaging in comprehensive assessment, patient centered treatment and rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
- To be an active member of Aster Rehabilitation Unit, providing a comprehensive, specialist rehabilitation occupational therapy service aimed at maximising functional ability and independence.
- To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
- To provide a high standard of therapy and rehabilitative care to patients using an evidence based approach
- To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- To build and maintain key relationships with referring services to facilitate appropriate referrals and an understanding of the role of the occupational therapy and the multidisciplinary team.
- To be responsible for the supervision and line management of junior staff, including occupational therapy students.
- To facilitate and lead the team in effective discharge planning processes.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
- To undertake uni-professional, multi-professional and specialist occupational therapy assessments using evidence-based outcome measures on the rehabilitation unit. Clients will have complex multi-pathologies, including neurological conditions, cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, history of falls and age related conditions
- To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload and other responsibilities independently demonstrating a flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensure that work within professional standard and clinical guidelines
- To agree goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and multi-disciplinary professionals involved, and provide appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention and multidisciplinary treatment programmes.
- To provide a high standard of therapy and rehabilitative care to patients using an evidence based approach and through the use of outcome measures.
- To assess for and prescribe assistive equipment to enable the client to maintain independence in activities of daily living.
- To adjust the environment to suit the clients needs by providing appropriate equipment and/or adaptations to the home in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- To instruct patients/carers on safe use of equipment/adaptations or techniques to increase their safety, independence and quality of life, providing written instructions where possible.
- To make specialist recommendations to other agencies to ensure appropriate levels of care and support are provided in order to maintain functional ability.
- To offer advice and education to carers and / or family around safe manual handling techniques, risk assessment and home management programmes.
- To regularly review group treatment programmes and with other team members be responsible for planning, preparing and implementing daily group treatment session.
- To ensure that clients positioning, seating refer to wheelchair service if they need specialist wheelchair and standard wheelchair following MDT assessment.
- To support in the screening of clients referred to CRU with regards to established criteria for admission
- To write functional assessment, progress and home visit / discharge reports as appropriate and to ensure that copies are sent to the relevant professionals involved in the clients care.
- To deal sensitively with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding client care such as realistic expectations of rehabilitation outcome e.g. palliative diagnosis or long term adjustment to disability.
- To deal in a professional manner with clients and carers who are suffering from illness or pain states that may lead to anxiety or aggressive behaviour.
- To demonstrate ability to manage clients with challenging behaviours, and be able to apply appropriate management strategies e.g. cognitive impairment.
- To adapt clinical practice to suit the needs of individual client circumstances, including cultural, religious and linguistic differences.
- To assist in the development of service delivery in order to facilitate the effective use of resources and implement appropriate changes.
- To evaluate therapy practise and set standards of good practise, following the College of Occupational Therapy (COT) and the PCT standards and guidelines relating to professional practise.
- To participate in clinical governance objectives as designated by the Community Rehabilitation Services (CRS) or Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH), e.g. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) audit and risk assessment
- To comply with the Trust Manual Handling, Lone Working and Risk Assessment policies at all times.
- To advise clinical team leader on issues which may impact service delivery, including clinical caseload capacity and junior staff performance.
- In conjunction with other team members, actively participate in the promotion of CRS , through presentations and education of referrers.
- To act as a specialist resource providing education, training and advice to junior members of the team and other professionals / disciplines.
- To provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for Band 6 OT and rehab assistants ensuring that they have an up to date Professional Development plan annually, through the KSF structure.
- To be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements, and provide training, supervision and teaching as required.
- To participate in the recruitment and selection process in conjunction with other senior staff
- To be responsible for non-clinical induction of assistants and staff as required.
- To maintain up to date and accurate client case notes in line with College of Occupational Therapists (COT) professional standards and local trust policies.
- To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines and other relevant legislation at all times.
- To be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions, following legal and professional guidelines and to follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
- To participate in research, clinical governance and audit projects in order to evaluate service provision and development of clinical protocols.
- To be accountable for own professional actions, recognising own professional limitations and boundaries, seeking advice when necessary from the line manager.
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
- To identify clinical and managerial training needs through an individualised personal development plan and KSF Structure.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To use advanced clinical skills to lead in the assessment and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who meet the eligibility criteria for the rehabilitation unit
- To undertake uni-professional, multi-professional and specialist occupational therapy assessments using evidence-based outcome measures on the rehabilitation unit. Clients will have complex multi-pathologies, including neurological conditions, cognitive impairments, mental health disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, history of falls and age related conditions
- To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload and other responsibilities independently demonstrating a flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensure that work within professional standard and clinical guidelines
- To agree goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and multi-disciplinary professionals involved, and provide appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention and multidisciplinary treatment programmes.
- To provide a high standard of therapy and rehabilitative care to patients using an evidence based approach and through the use of outcome measures.
- To assess for and prescribe assistive equipment to enable the client to maintain independence in activities of daily living.
- To adjust the environment to suit the clients needs by providing appropriate equipment and/or adaptations to the home in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- To instruct patients/carers on safe use of equipment/adaptations or techniques to increase their safety, independence and quality of life, providing written instructions where possible.
- To make specialist recommendations to other agencies to ensure appropriate levels of care and support are provided in order to maintain functional ability.
- To offer advice and education to carers and / or family around safe manual handling techniques, risk assessment and home management programmes.
- To regularly review group treatment programmes and with other team members be responsible for planning, preparing and implementing daily group treatment session.
- To ensure that clients positioning, seating refer to wheelchair service if they need specialist wheelchair and standard wheelchair following MDT assessment.
- To support in the screening of clients referred to CRU with regards to established criteria for admission
- To write functional assessment, progress and home visit / discharge reports as appropriate and to ensure that copies are sent to the relevant professionals involved in the clients care.
- To deal sensitively with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding client care such as realistic expectations of rehabilitation outcome e.g. palliative diagnosis or long term adjustment to disability.
- To deal in a professional manner with clients and carers who are suffering from illness or pain states that may lead to anxiety or aggressive behaviour.
- To demonstrate ability to manage clients with challenging behaviours, and be able to apply appropriate management strategies e.g. cognitive impairment.
- To adapt clinical practice to suit the needs of individual client circumstances, including cultural, religious and linguistic differences.
- To assist in the development of service delivery in order to facilitate the effective use of resources and implement appropriate changes.
- To evaluate therapy practise and set standards of good practise, following the College of Occupational Therapy (COT) and the PCT standards and guidelines relating to professional practise.
- To participate in clinical governance objectives as designated by the Community Rehabilitation Services (CRS) or Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH), e.g. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) audit and risk assessment
- To comply with the Trust Manual Handling, Lone Working and Risk Assessment policies at all times.
- To advise clinical team leader on issues which may impact service delivery, including clinical caseload capacity and junior staff performance.
- In conjunction with other team members, actively participate in the promotion of CRS , through presentations and education of referrers.
- To act as a specialist resource providing education, training and advice to junior members of the team and other professionals / disciplines.
- To provide clinical supervision and competency attainment for Band 6 OT and rehab assistants ensuring that they have an up to date Professional Development plan annually, through the KSF structure.
- To be responsible for Occupational Therapy student clinical placements, and provide training, supervision and teaching as required.
- To participate in the recruitment and selection process in conjunction with other senior staff
- To be responsible for non-clinical induction of assistants and staff as required.
- To maintain up to date and accurate client case notes in line with College of Occupational Therapists (COT) professional standards and local trust policies.
- To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines and other relevant legislation at all times.
- To be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment and treatment interventions, following legal and professional guidelines and to follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.
- To participate in research, clinical governance and audit projects in order to evaluate service provision and development of clinical protocols.
- To be accountable for own professional actions, recognising own professional limitations and boundaries, seeking advice when necessary from the line manager.
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
- To identify clinical and managerial training needs through an individualised personal development plan and KSF Structure.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifcation
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HPC registration
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical disabilities
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Member of COT specialist section(s) e.g. SSNP, OTOP
- Training in appraisal/supervision
- Post graduate qualification in OT, rehabilitation or other health related topic
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: - People with neurological conditions - Elderly people in a rehabilitation setting - People with conditions affecting physical function, living at home - Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a person's home on the grounds of disability - Clients following fractures and falls - Accident and Emergency
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience of working with social services
- Experience in setting up and running activity based group programmes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
- Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
- Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Personal and professional responsibility
- Ability to self-motivate
- Efficient Time management skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexibility, adaptability and reliability
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and COT clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies
Person Specification
Education/Qualifcation
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HPC registration
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the treatment of adults with physical disabilities
- Up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT
- Member of COT specialist section(s) e.g. SSNP, OTOP
- Training in appraisal/supervision
- Post graduate qualification in OT, rehabilitation or other health related topic
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience as an OT in at least two of the following areas: - People with neurological conditions - Elderly people in a rehabilitation setting - People with conditions affecting physical function, living at home - Being involved with assessment and implementation of minor and major adaptations to a person's home on the grounds of disability - Clients following fractures and falls - Accident and Emergency
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising staff and / or students
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Experience of working with social services
- Experience in setting up and running activity based group programmes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Ability to apply core Occupational Therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists & students
- Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
- Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Personal and professional responsibility
- Ability to self-motivate
- Efficient Time management skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexibility, adaptability and reliability
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE and COT clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies
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).
