Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for a state registered occupational therapist with
experience of frailty and complex care needs to join the BNSSG - Funded Health
Care team in role for 37.5 hrs a week.
This
is an exciting opportunity to develop your assessment and critical thinking
skills in a new field of healthcare crossing physical, mental and learning
disability areas. The role will involve
assessing, reviewing and case managing patients with regards to their health
needs, their welfare and provision of care, whether in a domestic setting or
residential placement. You will provide
specialist assessment and advice in the use of assistive technology to ensure
care delivery is patient centred, clinically effective and least restrictive in
approach.
Main duties of the job
Our
team is based in the heart of Bristol covering the BNSSG demographic across
South Gloucestershire, Bristol and North Somerset. We follow
a blended working model of both patient facing and remote working as needed and
continue to deliver person centred assessments of need and subsequent provision
of health care if found eligible under the National Framework for Continuing
Healthcare.
The
job holder will be involved in care coordination as well as highlighting
service improvement and governance issues.
An ability to work collaboratively with other agencies is essential and
experience of working in such a manner is desirable. As this role will involve
working with clients across multiple areas of care, a broad range of knowledge
and experience is welcomed and encouraged.
However, training will be tailored to your experience, the role and the
needs of the service.
The
Funded Care Team are supportive, friendly, and motivated to succeed; please
give us a ring to find out more and begin your journey into something new
For further
information please contact: Renata
Jerome or Donna Witchard on 01179002626 or via Bnssg.chcteams@nhs.net
About us
We are committed to creating
an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from
experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a
stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community;
from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority
groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression,
people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we
have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and
consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive OT health assessments to
determine an individuals care and support needs with focus on least restrictive
care approach. Reviewing packages of care using specialist knowledge to
consider the use of assistive technology and alternative approaches to ensure
care needs are effectively met and patients reach their full potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive OT health assessments to
determine an individuals care and support needs with focus on least restrictive
care approach. Reviewing packages of care using specialist knowledge to
consider the use of assistive technology and alternative approaches to ensure
care needs are effectively met and patients reach their full potential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Assessment and reviews of patients
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Workforce development knowledge and experience
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Assistive Technologies Knowledge
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL
- Previous experience in Reviewing and developing packages of care enhancing patient independence
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Desirable
- Skills for project management and the planning of care provision
- Previous experience in project management and planning
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
- Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in BSc or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Assessment and reviews of patients
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Workforce development knowledge and experience
- Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Assistive Technologies Knowledge
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL
- Previous experience in Reviewing and developing packages of care enhancing patient independence
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective project
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Strategic thinking ability to anticipate
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.
Planning Skills
Desirable
- Skills for project management and the planning of care provision
- Previous experience in project management and planning
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support
- Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
360 Bristol – Three Six Zero
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS1 3NX
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
