Occupational Therapist

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job summary

The North Locality has an opportunity to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist into the Inpatient Ward Therapy Team based at Kelling Community Hospital. The Therapy Team delivers quality evidence based care to patients receiving care in the Community Hospital environment, and you maybe asked to outreach to support patients in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving skills and be resilient and able to cope in changing situations. Previous experience in the community setting would be desired. The expectation of the post-holder would be to carry out occupational therapy assessments for patients in the inpatient setting working as part of the inpatient MDT. If required there may be a need to provide support to the community team with assessing patients in their own homes, residential homes and nursing homes.

About us

Clinical supervision will be provided by a band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. We offer the opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team with opportunities for on-going professional development.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Date posted

23 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£24,907 to £30,615 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

839-4323252-SR

Job locations

Kelling Hospital/Pineheath Ward

Kelling, Holt

NR25 6QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will: Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including thosewith a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills,and formulate a graded treatment plan. Develop, monitor and review individualised occupational therapy treatment plans ofpatients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integratedteam, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment techniques andequipment to maximise their functional ability. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments inorder to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation intheir treatment plan. Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where required. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionalsand the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinatedappropriately. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, eg GoldStandard Framework. Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patientneed. Be accountable for work delegated to others within the team. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting iscompleted on a daily basis. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manualtreatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual andmobilising skills. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic orderingsystems. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. Demonstrate basic IT and standard keyboard skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will: Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including thosewith a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills,and formulate a graded treatment plan. Develop, monitor and review individualised occupational therapy treatment plans ofpatients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integratedteam, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment techniques andequipment to maximise their functional ability. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments inorder to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation intheir treatment plan. Be aware of assistive technology and utilise where required. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionalsand the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinatedappropriately. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, eg GoldStandard Framework. Ensure own caseload is planned and prioritised according to service targets and patientneed. Be accountable for work delegated to others within the team. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting iscompleted on a daily basis. Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment, and manualtreatment of patients, including using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual andmobilising skills. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic orderingsystems. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. Demonstrate basic IT and standard keyboard skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent experience
  • Current HCPC registration

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

  • Good observational and reporting skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good basic IT/standard keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage stressful situations
  • A team player
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent experience
  • Current HCPC registration

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

  • Good observational and reporting skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good basic IT/standard keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training and short courses

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage stressful situations
  • A team player

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

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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

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kelling Hospital/Pineheath Ward

Kelling, Holt

NR25 6QA


Employer's website

https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Kelling Hospital/Pineheath Ward

Kelling, Holt

NR25 6QA


Employer's website

https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Occupational Therapist

Carre Varley

carre.varley@nchc.nhs.uk

Date posted

23 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£24,907 to £30,615 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

839-4323252-SR

Job locations

Kelling Hospital/Pineheath Ward

Kelling, Holt

NR25 6QA


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