Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band B6 Occupational Therapist to join CLCH's well established Unplanned Care (RR/D2A) Team based in Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet, North London.
The successful applicant will receive regular supervision; have access to a wide range of development opportunities to support their continued professional development. There are also monthly peer support groups and regular appraisals. There is opportunity for you to gain a wide perspective in a range of clinical areas and new ways of working e.g growing community Healthcare Delivery
Main duties of the job
The successful post holders should have a Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC membership. They should be highly organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills, evidence and experience of being able to assess Occupational Therapy needs, set goals and formulate treatment plans, with sound clinical knowledge and proven experience in acute and community clinical environments. You will need to be adaptable to operate in a fast moving environment and have the clinical skills and ability to function in a larger team. .
Possession of a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposes are essential. He/she will participate in seven day working Rota and have an ability to work 37.5 hours per week.
There is a comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
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 provide a highly specialist Community Occupational Therapy Service as part of Unplanned Care (RR/D2A) Therapy Team, to adult clients who are diverted from hospital admission or being discharged early to the community.
To work as a fully integrated team member sharing in administrative, co-ordination and liaison responsibilities.
To undertake the assessment of clients referred to the teams to determinesuitability for equipment and rehabilitation and communicating outcomes to referrers.
To deputise for the team leaders as requested.
To regularly supervise OT staff and other members of the team in Bands 5 and below, to ensure high quality service provision that meets standards for practice.
To supervise OT students on practice placement by providing support aimed at maintaining and developing standards of practice.
To undertake a community occupational therapy role with adults who have complex health and social needs referred to the Team.
To provide a specialist response in complex cases formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
To independently manage a caseload of complex cases evidencing high levelproblem solving, reasoning skills and judgement.
To manage a defined caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a highly specialist Community Occupational Therapy Service as part of Unplanned Care (RR/D2A) Therapy Team, to adult clients who are diverted from hospital admission or being discharged early to the community.
To work as a fully integrated team member sharing in administrative, co-ordination and liaison responsibilities.
To undertake the assessment of clients referred to the teams to determinesuitability for equipment and rehabilitation and communicating outcomes to referrers.
To deputise for the team leaders as requested.
To regularly supervise OT staff and other members of the team in Bands 5 and below, to ensure high quality service provision that meets standards for practice.
To supervise OT students on practice placement by providing support aimed at maintaining and developing standards of practice.
To undertake a community occupational therapy role with adults who have complex health and social needs referred to the Team.
To provide a specialist response in complex cases formulating and implementing intervention plans aimed at reducing the impact of disability and ill health.
To independently manage a caseload of complex cases evidencing high levelproblem solving, reasoning skills and judgement.
To manage a defined caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health Professional Council
- Post-graduate training in Approaches to Rehabilitation/Cognitive rehabilitation/Neurological rehabilitation or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 2 years in older peoples/rehabilitation services
- Experience in working with people with complex health and social issues
- Experience in working collaboratively across agencies in planning care for people
- Experience in assessing for assistive technology including wheelchairs and ADL equipment
- Experience in planning complex discharges, co-ordinating services and resources
- Experience in working with adults in their own home
- Experience of supervising/managing junior and assistant staff
Desirable
- Rotational experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level in acute trusts and stroke services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to lead a team
- Able to appraise staff
- Knowledge of philosophy and key issues within the profession
- Actively promotes OT services
- Skills in managing complex cases and advising other staff on management
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of moving and handling legislation and procedures
- Skill in providing risk assessments and care plans in moving and handling
- Knowledge or range of assistive technology and its application
- Ability to establish good working relationships with clients and carers
- Good communication skills
- Ability to problem solve in a creative manner and to make clear and realistic decisions with clients and their carers
- Able to consider recommendations that deliver value for money
- Knowledge of key legislation within health and social care service
- Knowledge of care rehabilitation techniques
Desirable
- Participation in recent NHS Leadership training programme or similar
Other
Essential
- Flexible to suit the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Sets a professional example to others
- Car driver/owner
- Ability to undertake safe manual handling
- Understanding the importance of Equal Opportunities policies of both the Trust and promote non-discriminatory and cultural sensitivity practices
- Commitment to the organisation Values and Policies
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Health Professional Council
- Post-graduate training in Approaches to Rehabilitation/Cognitive rehabilitation/Neurological rehabilitation or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 2 years in older peoples/rehabilitation services
- Experience in working with people with complex health and social issues
- Experience in working collaboratively across agencies in planning care for people
- Experience in assessing for assistive technology including wheelchairs and ADL equipment
- Experience in planning complex discharges, co-ordinating services and resources
- Experience in working with adults in their own home
- Experience of supervising/managing junior and assistant staff
Desirable
- Rotational experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level in acute trusts and stroke services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to lead a team
- Able to appraise staff
- Knowledge of philosophy and key issues within the profession
- Actively promotes OT services
- Skills in managing complex cases and advising other staff on management
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of moving and handling legislation and procedures
- Skill in providing risk assessments and care plans in moving and handling
- Knowledge or range of assistive technology and its application
- Ability to establish good working relationships with clients and carers
- Good communication skills
- Ability to problem solve in a creative manner and to make clear and realistic decisions with clients and their carers
- Able to consider recommendations that deliver value for money
- Knowledge of key legislation within health and social care service
- Knowledge of care rehabilitation techniques
Desirable
- Participation in recent NHS Leadership training programme or similar
Other
Essential
- Flexible to suit the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Sets a professional example to others
- Car driver/owner
- Ability to undertake safe manual handling
- Understanding the importance of Equal Opportunities policies of both the Trust and promote non-discriminatory and cultural sensitivity practices
- Commitment to the organisation Values and Policies
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).
