Job summary
The Occupational Therapy Service for Adults with Physical needs is seeking a Senior II rotational therapist (UK Band 6) to work across our department in acute inpatients, Community, Rehabilitation as well as Older Adult Mental Health Settings.
The suitable candidate will have a minimum three years post qualification experience, in a Health or Social care environment and have the resilience to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Triaging of community referrals will be required.
Candidates will need to demonstrate, flexibility, reliability, adaptability, self-reliance, inner drive and the ability to problem solve. In return we will offer an environment where you can grow, are supported, and can develop your skills across a range of therapeutic environments. Candidates must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Main duties of the job
Jersey is committed to the concept of growing its own and we invest heavily in the concept of staff development through encouraging staff to engage in projects designed to enhance service delivery. We offer training, supervision CPD and a generous relocation package.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a professional Occupational Therapy service to assist clients to achieve maximum potential through helping them to optimise their best level of independence or quality of life. Post holders are required to work with clients and their families with a range of physical, learning, or mental health conditions and devise specialist care packages and treatment programmes to clients within our specialist area of knowledge. Working as an autonomous practitioner implementing specialized assessment, evaluation, treatment and management of clients with complex needs. Manage a clinical caseload of complex clients, developing a client caseload plan to ensure that cases are effectively managed within time and manpower constraints. Contribute to the provision of a specialist professional resource for other disciplines and external agencies, so that the contribution of Occupational Therapy can be integrated within the total service provision. Participate in a rotational scheme across health & community services. Manage and supervise basic grade Occupational Therapists, assistant staff and contribute to service development initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a professional Occupational Therapy service to assist clients to achieve maximum potential through helping them to optimise their best level of independence or quality of life. Post holders are required to work with clients and their families with a range of physical, learning, or mental health conditions and devise specialist care packages and treatment programmes to clients within our specialist area of knowledge. Working as an autonomous practitioner implementing specialized assessment, evaluation, treatment and management of clients with complex needs. Manage a clinical caseload of complex clients, developing a client caseload plan to ensure that cases are effectively managed within time and manpower constraints. Contribute to the provision of a specialist professional resource for other disciplines and external agencies, so that the contribution of Occupational Therapy can be integrated within the total service provision. Participate in a rotational scheme across health & community services. Manage and supervise basic grade Occupational Therapists, assistant staff and contribute to service development initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
-
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
-
- Registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Care
- (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist practical knowledge of occupational therapy models of
- practice, assessment and treatment approaches in area of speciality (i.e. Sensory integration, Postural management, Model of Human Occupation etc.)
-
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Social care legislation
- and current practice.
-
- Good understanding of teaching/training others in dialectical behavioural therapy,
- safe handling, clinical supervision.
-
- Extensive and detailed knowledge
- of equipment, treatment
- modalities and adaptations.
-
- Detailed knowledge of the
- principles of clinical governance
- and its
- application/implementation.
-
- Awareness of the roles of other
- services (health and social care
- and education) and the interface
- with Occupational Therapy.
-
- Understanding how to
- disseminate information to a
- variety of settings/professionals
Desirable
- 3 years post qualification experience of working as an Occupational Therapist.
-
- Ability to work flexibility Transferable skills from previous rotations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
-
- Experience in the application assessments and interventions
- relevant to the client group.
-
- Post qualification experience including working within a range
- of specialised clinical environments, as part of a clinical
- rotation.
-
- Experience of reviewing, reflecting and critically appraising
- own practice and performance through CPD and supervision appraisals that are in line with national and local guidelines.
-
- Experience of working autonomously, setting priorities,
- working under pressure and actively managing OT clinical risk
- where appropriate, with minimal supervision from Senior 1 OT.
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision for junior staff, i.e.
- OTA/OTSW, and students.
- Monitoring their caseloads and providing necessary teaching
- and education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
-
- Current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
-
- Registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Care
- (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist practical knowledge of occupational therapy models of
- practice, assessment and treatment approaches in area of speciality (i.e. Sensory integration, Postural management, Model of Human Occupation etc.)
-
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Social care legislation
- and current practice.
-
- Good understanding of teaching/training others in dialectical behavioural therapy,
- safe handling, clinical supervision.
-
- Extensive and detailed knowledge
- of equipment, treatment
- modalities and adaptations.
-
- Detailed knowledge of the
- principles of clinical governance
- and its
- application/implementation.
-
- Awareness of the roles of other
- services (health and social care
- and education) and the interface
- with Occupational Therapy.
-
- Understanding how to
- disseminate information to a
- variety of settings/professionals
Desirable
- 3 years post qualification experience of working as an Occupational Therapist.
-
- Ability to work flexibility Transferable skills from previous rotations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
-
- Experience in the application assessments and interventions
- relevant to the client group.
-
- Post qualification experience including working within a range
- of specialised clinical environments, as part of a clinical
- rotation.
-
- Experience of reviewing, reflecting and critically appraising
- own practice and performance through CPD and supervision appraisals that are in line with national and local guidelines.
-
- Experience of working autonomously, setting priorities,
- working under pressure and actively managing OT clinical risk
- where appropriate, with minimal supervision from Senior 1 OT.
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision for junior staff, i.e.
- OTA/OTSW, and students.
- Monitoring their caseloads and providing necessary teaching
- and education
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)