Job summary
The Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) functions as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a seamless service to a group of patients.
The OT will develop, implement, and evaluate the Merton Enhanced Home-Based Rehabilitation Team (MEHBRT), ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of timely care within the trust
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) functions as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a seamless service to a group of patients.
The OT will develop, implement, and evaluate the Merton Enhanced Home-Based Rehabilitation Team (MEHBRT), ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of timely care within the trust.
The OT will clinically assess referrals from hospitals for patients who are ready to be discharged but have ongoing health or social care needs.
The OT will provide local clinical leadership and advice to Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Support Worker and the wider MDT within the CSU, while also being responsible for the education and supervision of rehabilitation support workers, and MDT students.
The OT will be responsible for the line management and supervision of junior staff within the service.
The OT will manage their own caseload, including complex cases and request support from Senior members if needed.
The OT will lead/support the team in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining the quality of the service.
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About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Up to date evidence & relevant knowledge through CPD as evidenced by portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and / or relevant special interest groups
- Attendance at Clinical Educator Course
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-qualifying experience in a range of areas acute care of the elderly, neurology and community
- Appreciation of constraints to working in the community
- A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance and experience of audit
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patients problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan
- Has sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation
- Experience of MDT working and understand their roles
- Some experience of supervising juniors/assistant/students
- Some experience in research / literature reviews
- Clinical Teaching
- Experience in community work within rehab
- Post registration experience at band 5 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, falls management, dementia care, respiratory care and orthopaedics
- Some understanding/experience in quality improvement and service evaluation.
Desirable
- Using NHS clinical systems
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience of line managing / Supervision of staff
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of National and local frameworks and guidelines for older people.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Understanding and application of occupational therapy practice outcome measures
Key Attributes
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
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Up to date evidence & relevant knowledge through CPD as evidenced by portfolio
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and / or relevant special interest groups
- Attendance at Clinical Educator Course
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post-qualifying experience in a range of areas acute care of the elderly, neurology and community
- Appreciation of constraints to working in the community
- A clear understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance and experience of audit
- Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patients problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan
- Has sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation
- Experience of MDT working and understand their roles
- Some experience of supervising juniors/assistant/students
- Some experience in research / literature reviews
- Clinical Teaching
- Experience in community work within rehab
- Post registration experience at band 5 level in a wide range of clinical areas including elderly rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, falls management, dementia care, respiratory care and orthopaedics
- Some understanding/experience in quality improvement and service evaluation.
Desirable
- Using NHS clinical systems
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience of line managing / Supervision of staff
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of National and local frameworks and guidelines for older people.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with physical disabilities
- IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook
- Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
Desirable
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to client group
- Understanding and application of occupational therapy practice outcome measures
Key Attributes
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.
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.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Merton Civic Centre
Merton Civic Centre, London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
