Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join their friendly team within HSC Adult Physical Health in the beautiful island of Guernsey based within the Channel Islands.
This post will give the lucky post-holder a unique opportunity to gain experience working as part of a flexible Occupational Therapy Service and a wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of settings. This will be working within the Physical Health inpatient and community settings including service users own homes.
Under the guidance of an Advanced Band 7 Occupational Therapist you will have the exciting opportunity to rotate across a number of specialities. This includes acute medical, Accident & Emergency, surgical, orthopaedic, inpatient rehabilitation and the community. There may also be development and an opportunity to work in additional physical specialities in the future.
You will manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Providing an efficient, effective and co-ordinated Occupational Therapy Service to the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based practice and client-centredprinciples to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitationservice to Service Users who have varying disability needs.
Provide supervision and facilitate professional development with Occupational TherapyAssistants and Occupational Therapy students.
To have an active role in education of staff through in-service training, multi-disciplinarytraining programmes, IHSCS programmes, OT student training and work experience; andto work in an education role with other staff groups and with the wider multidisciplinary team and outside agencies/charities.
Have a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) by collaborativelyworking with professional colleagues to provide a high standard of multi-disciplinary service.
To work as part of a flexible Occupational Therapy Service and a wider multi-disciplinaryteam in a variety of settings including Service Users own homes, community settings,long term care areas, Service Users work place, as well as within the Princess ElizabethHospital.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of client, including those with multiple diagnosis, complexneeds and requiring long-term intervention, and be responsible for organising ownworkload in line with the agreed priorities, policies and procedures of the employingauthority.
To carry out appropriate assessments, undertake individual client-centred treatmentprogrammes focusing on agreed goals and to evaluate and adapt the programmes asneeds change.
To facilitate the safe discharge of individuals to community living.
To communicate complex, sensitive, clinical and procedural information to clientand/or carer.
To communicate with other professionals/carers during the assessment process andin undertaking treatment programmes to ensure best clinical practice and integratedservice delivery.
To prepare/present appropriate professional reports as required.
To attend and contribute to case conferences, ward and community care-planningmeetings as required.
To utilise appropriate skill mix in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service.
To review case progress regularly, record information and carry out administrativeprocedures in accordance with departmental practice.
To formulate a specification, following assessment, for the provision of minor medicaldevices/assistive technology and adaptations to ensure it meets identified need.
To identify long-term needs and make onward referrals to action further interventionto meet clients holistic needs.
To carry out manual handling/clinical risk assessments and implement subsequentactions.
To actively participate in regular professional supervision in order to demonstrate andbe accountable that planned interventions meet identified needs.
To be accountable for own safety as a lone worker and ensure any risks identified aredocumented and actioned.
To gain a detailed working knowledge of all policies and procedures relating toOccupational Therapy Service and demonstrate understanding of its application toclinical practice.
To ensure active involvement in established service practices such as team/staffmeetings, in-service training.
To participate in other activities, which would benefit from the application ofprofessional Occupational Therapy, e.g. group work, working parties as directed byLine Manager.
To be responsible for own Continuous Professional Development including attendingmandatory training as directed by Line Manager and other relevant courses andlectures, which would benefit the overall service to clients/carers and satisfy clinicalgovernance requirements.
To act as a resource to colleagues within the Team, Service and HSC groups in area ofspecial interest.
To give talks/lectures/demonstrations to Occupational Therapy colleagues and otherdisciplines.
To bring to the notice of the Occupational Therapy Lead any observed shortfall inprovision to clients and carers together with any suggested measures to improvefurther develop services.
To play an integral part in service improvement at Team, Service and HSC level.
To ensure own practice is informed by and adheres to professional standards andclinical guidelines in adherence with Clinical Governance requirements.
To undertake the management of junior staff/unqualified staff/students as directedby Line Manager.
To participate in the selection and recruitment procedures for appropriate staff withinthe department.
To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that effective communicationand reporting takes place at all times, in line with HSC procedures.
To provide training programmes, including induction for staff within the serviceaccording to identified need.
To participate in the practice education of Occupational Therapy students.
To undertake audits to evaluate service delivery and make recommendations forservice improvements to meet changing/emerging needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of client, including those with multiple diagnosis, complexneeds and requiring long-term intervention, and be responsible for organising ownworkload in line with the agreed priorities, policies and procedures of the employingauthority.
To carry out appropriate assessments, undertake individual client-centred treatmentprogrammes focusing on agreed goals and to evaluate and adapt the programmes asneeds change.
To facilitate the safe discharge of individuals to community living.
To communicate complex, sensitive, clinical and procedural information to clientand/or carer.
To communicate with other professionals/carers during the assessment process andin undertaking treatment programmes to ensure best clinical practice and integratedservice delivery.
To prepare/present appropriate professional reports as required.
To attend and contribute to case conferences, ward and community care-planningmeetings as required.
To utilise appropriate skill mix in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service.
To review case progress regularly, record information and carry out administrativeprocedures in accordance with departmental practice.
To formulate a specification, following assessment, for the provision of minor medicaldevices/assistive technology and adaptations to ensure it meets identified need.
To identify long-term needs and make onward referrals to action further interventionto meet clients holistic needs.
To carry out manual handling/clinical risk assessments and implement subsequentactions.
To actively participate in regular professional supervision in order to demonstrate andbe accountable that planned interventions meet identified needs.
To be accountable for own safety as a lone worker and ensure any risks identified aredocumented and actioned.
To gain a detailed working knowledge of all policies and procedures relating toOccupational Therapy Service and demonstrate understanding of its application toclinical practice.
To ensure active involvement in established service practices such as team/staffmeetings, in-service training.
To participate in other activities, which would benefit from the application ofprofessional Occupational Therapy, e.g. group work, working parties as directed byLine Manager.
To be responsible for own Continuous Professional Development including attendingmandatory training as directed by Line Manager and other relevant courses andlectures, which would benefit the overall service to clients/carers and satisfy clinicalgovernance requirements.
To act as a resource to colleagues within the Team, Service and HSC groups in area ofspecial interest.
To give talks/lectures/demonstrations to Occupational Therapy colleagues and otherdisciplines.
To bring to the notice of the Occupational Therapy Lead any observed shortfall inprovision to clients and carers together with any suggested measures to improvefurther develop services.
To play an integral part in service improvement at Team, Service and HSC level.
To ensure own practice is informed by and adheres to professional standards andclinical guidelines in adherence with Clinical Governance requirements.
To undertake the management of junior staff/unqualified staff/students as directedby Line Manager.
To participate in the selection and recruitment procedures for appropriate staff withinthe department.
To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that effective communicationand reporting takes place at all times, in line with HSC procedures.
To provide training programmes, including induction for staff within the serviceaccording to identified need.
To participate in the practice education of Occupational Therapy students.
To undertake audits to evaluate service delivery and make recommendations forservice improvements to meet changing/emerging needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- . Experience working at Band 5 level or above as an Occupational Therapist in 2-3
- different clinical areas/rotations, one of which must have been with Older People or
- Physical Disabilities.
- 2. Knowledgeable in Occupational Therapy models and treatment approaches and able
- to critically evaluate implementation within clinical area in line with organisational
- policies and evidence based practice principles.
- 3. Ability to self-manage, prioritise and delegate appropriately to manage own
- workload yet able to recognise the need for and seek support when necessary.
- 4. Have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team gaining an awareness of team
- dynamics and developed good interpersonal skills and the maturity / self-confidence
- to form effective working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or be a graduate of a School of Occupational Therapy recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- . Experience working at Band 5 level or above as an Occupational Therapist in 2-3
- different clinical areas/rotations, one of which must have been with Older People or
- Physical Disabilities.
- 2. Knowledgeable in Occupational Therapy models and treatment approaches and able
- to critically evaluate implementation within clinical area in line with organisational
- policies and evidence based practice principles.
- 3. Ability to self-manage, prioritise and delegate appropriately to manage own
- workload yet able to recognise the need for and seek support when necessary.
- 4. Have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team gaining an awareness of team
- dynamics and developed good interpersonal skills and the maturity / self-confidence
- to form effective working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or be a graduate of a School of Occupational Therapy recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- HCPC Registration.
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD.
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).
