Job summary
The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) focuses on early resolution, prevention and promoting independence and wellbeing for people.
Reablement is part of the wider MIS service and is targeted to meet the needs of older people and younger adults who need short term intervention due to illness, disability or vulnerability, with ordinary daily living tasks e.g. daily routines, which primarily includes support with personal care and domestic routines. It prioritises referrals from acute hospitals
Main duties of the job
1. To assess individuals' functional abilities, needs and potential for independence on discharge from hospital.
2. To design and implement reablement programmes that are person centred, have clear goals and are tailored to the individual's needs.
3. To monitor and review the implementation of individual reablement programmes.
4. To demonstrate appropriate rehabilitative/reablement techniques to people, formal and informal carers in order to maximise independence.
5. To provide and review the provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations which maximise independence.
6. To identify where people will need ongoing longer term homecare support and indicate the type and extent of support required.
About us
Reablement teams provide Occupational Therapy-led, individually tailored, reablement programmes to promote independence and prevent or reduce ongoing care and support needs. OTs are key to a successful, effective reablement service, using a variety of interventions and techniques to help people to regain their independence and prevent/reduce/delay the need for ongoing care.
The North START Team covers the geographical areas of Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) focuses on early resolution, prevention and promoting independence and wellbeing for all people. Its purpose is to help people to maximise their independence as much as possible by providing information, advice and guidance, setting short-term goals and identifying support to achieve those goals.
Reablement teams within MIS provide Occupational Therapy-led, individually tailored, reablement programmes to promote independence and prevent or reduce ongoing care and support needs.
The North START Team covers the geographical areas of Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood, and is looking for a full time Occupational Therapist to join our very friendly and effective multidisciplinary team.
Excellent clinical, peer and management support is provided with extensive training and development opportunities.
Advanced remote working technology is provided to maximise efficiency, minimise travel and support work/life balance.
For more information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Denise Anderson-Moll on 0115 8041542 or at
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) focuses on early resolution, prevention and promoting independence and wellbeing for all people. Its purpose is to help people to maximise their independence as much as possible by providing information, advice and guidance, setting short-term goals and identifying support to achieve those goals.
Reablement teams within MIS provide Occupational Therapy-led, individually tailored, reablement programmes to promote independence and prevent or reduce ongoing care and support needs.
The North START Team covers the geographical areas of Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood, and is looking for a full time Occupational Therapist to join our very friendly and effective multidisciplinary team.
Excellent clinical, peer and management support is provided with extensive training and development opportunities.
Advanced remote working technology is provided to maximise efficiency, minimise travel and support work/life balance.
For more information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Denise Anderson-Moll on 0115 8041542 or at
Monster2
#LI-ST1
IND2
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential is a qualification in Occupational Therapy and to be registered with the HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of applying a range of core occupational therapy skills to promote the independence of and get the best outcome for people.
Desirable
- Working with people in community or hospital discharge settings where OT intervention promotes the independence of the person in managing their own personal care and home environment eg. Rehab, discharge planning, discharge to assess, community reablement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential is a qualification in Occupational Therapy and to be registered with the HCPC.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of applying a range of core occupational therapy skills to promote the independence of and get the best outcome for people.
Desirable
- Working with people in community or hospital discharge settings where OT intervention promotes the independence of the person in managing their own personal care and home environment eg. Rehab, discharge planning, discharge to assess, community reablement
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).
