Job summary
Fixed term for 18 months, in the first instance. We would
also welcome conversations regarding secondment if that suited your circumstances.
Interviews will be week of the 15th November
This is a brand new team created to sit across all of the 17
practices within the YHN umbrella with the focus on the
preventative and pro active element of care that currently due to pressures is
managed after a crisis has arisen. The team will focus on identifying those
patients on lists for all of the practices and as part of a team visit the
patient, make assessments, signpost to the appropriate support service, if
needed. The team will also undertake Common Geriatric Assessments and Advanced
Care planning linking with practice and wider community MDT.
This is a pilot project for 18 months with a set of
objectives and targets which will be assessed regularly. The roles may become permanent.
The
Lead Occupational Therapist will manage and support the team of OTs and Care
Co-ordinators as well as handling a reduced case load.
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly motivated qualified Occupational
Therapist with a passion for providing excellent patient care, this is a fantastic
opportunity to be part of a pilot programme, alongside a team of colleagues
providing pro active care to support patients to have quality of life and
appropriate care at the point of need. You will have experience of working in a
healthcare environment, able to communicate with patients, carers and families
and able to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will
be familiar with IT tools and well versed in using Systm1 across all practices
and various embedded templates and reporting tools.
As lead Occupational Therapist you will have a reduced
case load but will be responsible for supporting and managing the other OTs
within the team and the care coordinators You will have some experience as
either a team leader or manager and be looking to take the next step and help
lead and shape this exciting programme.
About us
This
is an exciting developing project with all 4 of the PCNs within the Yorkshire
Health Network working together to achieve the aims of the project. The role
will be mobile and cover the whole geography drawing patients from our practices
who range from Masham, through Ripon, central and outskirts of Harrogate, Knaresbroough,
through to Pateley Bridge, Green Hammerton and Boroughbridge.
As PCNs
we are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive
working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and
valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of
their abilities with excellent patient care being at the heart.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a pilot project for the Pro-Active Care Team (PACT) working across 4 Primary Care Networks who all work
closely together covering the Harrogate and Rural area. The PACT model helps to achieve the targets
of the new PCN enhanced service which includes Tackling neighbourhood
inequalities, anticipatory care and offering a personalised care to a
vulnerable group in our community.
We expect the majority of these
patients to be Housebound and frail who have unmet health and social needs. The PACT team will visit these patients in
the community and support to increase Quality life years.
The main aim of the team is to work with housebound
and frail elderly patients to pro-actively identify care needs before the
patient is in crisis, helping to prevent admissions, improve independence and
ensure patients wishes are taken into consideration at all times . The team
will focus on identifying those patients on lists for all of the practices
within YHN and as part of a team visit the patient, make assessments, signpost
to the appropriate support service, if needed.
The
Lead Occupational Therapist will focus on leading and managing the team of
Occupational Therapists who will assessment, pro-active care management,
ensuring that patients are identified and managed within the PACT remit and
supporting patients to have the best quality of care through pro-active
planning. Supporting patients to
maximise independence and participation in daily
life;
minimise the risk of crisis situations, such as
unplanned hospital admissions; and
overcome the barriers to engaging with services such
as social prescribing
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a pilot project for the Pro-Active Care Team (PACT) working across 4 Primary Care Networks who all work
closely together covering the Harrogate and Rural area. The PACT model helps to achieve the targets
of the new PCN enhanced service which includes Tackling neighbourhood
inequalities, anticipatory care and offering a personalised care to a
vulnerable group in our community.
We expect the majority of these
patients to be Housebound and frail who have unmet health and social needs. The PACT team will visit these patients in
the community and support to increase Quality life years.
The main aim of the team is to work with housebound
and frail elderly patients to pro-actively identify care needs before the
patient is in crisis, helping to prevent admissions, improve independence and
ensure patients wishes are taken into consideration at all times . The team
will focus on identifying those patients on lists for all of the practices
within YHN and as part of a team visit the patient, make assessments, signpost
to the appropriate support service, if needed.
The
Lead Occupational Therapist will focus on leading and managing the team of
Occupational Therapists who will assessment, pro-active care management,
ensuring that patients are identified and managed within the PACT remit and
supporting patients to have the best quality of care through pro-active
planning. Supporting patients to
maximise independence and participation in daily
life;
minimise the risk of crisis situations, such as
unplanned hospital admissions; and
overcome the barriers to engaging with services such
as social prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy under training programme approved by College of OTs
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship and supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential
- Sound understanding of the NHS and it principles and values
- Experience of managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessment, evaluating outcomes
- Experience of line management or team leader
- Working knowledge of IT Microsoft and Practice based systems SystmOne
- Able to write comprehensive clinical note, care plans and assessments
- Experience in assessment with long term conditions
- Aware of GDPR and information governance
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavourial techniques
- Able to undertake risk assessment s
- Experience within primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy under training programme approved by College of OTs
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- Mentorship and supervisory skills training
Experience
Essential
- Sound understanding of the NHS and it principles and values
- Experience of managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessment, evaluating outcomes
- Experience of line management or team leader
- Working knowledge of IT Microsoft and Practice based systems SystmOne
- Able to write comprehensive clinical note, care plans and assessments
- Experience in assessment with long term conditions
- Aware of GDPR and information governance
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavourial techniques
- Able to undertake risk assessment s
- Experience within primary care
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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