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We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join us!
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Hospital team.
About us
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role:
The successful candidate will be supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and an Assistant to manage a caseload of residents requiring assessment and intervention in preparation for hospital discharge. The role offers lots of opportunities to build on knowledge and skills around hospital pathways and support team development. Support will involve regular supervisions, competency building and annual appraisal to ensure career development.
Your role will involve:
- Provide a professional Occupational Therapy / Reablement Service, including statutory Social Care responsibilities.
- Contribute to Service delivery that is person-centred and outcome focused with an emphasis on encouraging independence and enabling recovery.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to address complex needs and achieve best outcomes for individuals and their Carers.
- Work with health colleagues to ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital and step down beds in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role:
The successful candidate will be supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and an Assistant to manage a caseload of residents requiring assessment and intervention in preparation for hospital discharge. The role offers lots of opportunities to build on knowledge and skills around hospital pathways and support team development. Support will involve regular supervisions, competency building and annual appraisal to ensure career development.
Your role will involve:
- Provide a professional Occupational Therapy / Reablement Service, including statutory Social Care responsibilities.
- Contribute to Service delivery that is person-centred and outcome focused with an emphasis on encouraging independence and enabling recovery.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to address complex needs and achieve best outcomes for individuals and their Carers.
- Work with health colleagues to ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital and step down beds in the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What we are looking for:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with client, families, and other professionals.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- Experienced in coordinating/liaising with multiple agencies/organisations.
- Implement evidence-based practice, keeping abreast of emerging research, best practices, and national frameworks (e.g., NICE guidelines).
Desirable
- An understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with client, families, and other professionals.
- Clinical experience in assessing and managing conditions common in adult social care (e.g., frailty, dementia, neurological conditions, and physical disabilities).
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Some understanding of specialist equipment including Assistive Technology
- Experience in working effectively with other agencies and professionals and evidence of skills and understanding of activities and work within the multi-disciplinary environment.
- Experienced in coordinating/liaising with multiple agencies/organisations in the delivery of complex cases
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults in one or more of the following areas:
- -Learning Disabilities
- -Older Persons
- -Physical Disabilities
- -Mental Health
- -Experience of working with adults in the community.
- Experience working in any combination of adult social care, community settings, hospitals, or residential care environments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What we are looking for:
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with client, families, and other professionals.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
- Experienced in coordinating/liaising with multiple agencies/organisations.
- Implement evidence-based practice, keeping abreast of emerging research, best practices, and national frameworks (e.g., NICE guidelines).
Desirable
- An understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with client, families, and other professionals.
- Clinical experience in assessing and managing conditions common in adult social care (e.g., frailty, dementia, neurological conditions, and physical disabilities).
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Some understanding of specialist equipment including Assistive Technology
- Experience in working effectively with other agencies and professionals and evidence of skills and understanding of activities and work within the multi-disciplinary environment.
- Experienced in coordinating/liaising with multiple agencies/organisations in the delivery of complex cases
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults in one or more of the following areas:
- -Learning Disabilities
- -Older Persons
- -Physical Disabilities
- -Mental Health
- -Experience of working with adults in the community.
- Experience working in any combination of adult social care, community settings, hospitals, or residential care environments.
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).
