Job summary
Working with the Community Falls Service team, you'll provide person-centered occupational therapy that helps people stay safe, independent and confident after a fall. Your work will support people to make informed choices about their daily activities and improve their wellbeing. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values good communication, shared learning and high-quality care. You'll use evidence-based practice and work closely with colleagues across therapy, nursing and wider services to achieve the best outcomes for those you support.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering specialist, person-centred assessment and intervention for individuals who have experienced a fall, supporting them to remain safe and independent within their own homes and care settings across the Hull and East Riding area
The service operates across a 7-day working pattern, and there is an expectation to contribute to this, including weekends and public holidays. If you are a committed and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients at risk of falls, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
- Assess people's needs and plan safe, effective occupational therapy interventions
- Deliver therapy programmes in homes and community settings
- Provide clear, supportive advice to individuals, families and carers
- Monitor and review progress, adjusting plans as needed
- Contribute to service development, research and quality improvement
What we're looking for: - A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration
- Skills in assessment, communication and planning care
- Basic IT skills and an understanding of relevant legislation and clinical guidance
- Ability to manage your own workload and adapt to changing priorities
- Willingness to learn, take part in supervision and develop your practice
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fairness, respect and inclusion. Your ideas and experiences will help us deliver the best care for our communities.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience as a Practice Educator of preregistration students
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice, standardised assessments and their use
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness to undertake and complete preceptorship
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in community and adult physical health clinical practice areas
- Understanding of caseload management and responsibilities
- Conversant in the 7 C's - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment and Candour and the values of the organisation
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user involvement and participation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience as a Practice Educator of preregistration students
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice, standardised assessments and their use
- Basic IT skills
- Willingness to undertake and complete preceptorship
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in community and adult physical health clinical practice areas
- Understanding of caseload management and responsibilities
- Conversant in the 7 C's - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment and Candour and the values of the organisation
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
Desirable
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
- Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user involvement and participation
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).