ivolve Care & Support

Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Welcome to Fieldbay. Were proud of our reputation for providing the highest levels of care and support delivered by our expert teams. Fieldbay is part of Ivolve Group, one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more people. Its the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to live their best lives according to all abilities and where we can, help individuals to set and then reach their goals. Having a person led approach and involving people in choices is central to helping each person achieve their aims and goals. We believe that every person deserves the very best experience every day.

Your new role at Fieldbay is calling you!

Wed like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. Its secure work. Youll get full training. Whether you are a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or have many years experiences you can progress whether youre part-time or full-time or with even more flexible options.

We offer£16.52 £21.89per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The successful applicant will be required to provide comprehensive individualised assessments and person-centred treatment programmes covering all areas of ADL. They will be expected to work independently and will be required to manage their own caseload

Main duties of the job

You will be required to provide comprehensive individualised assessments and person-centred treatment programmes covering all areas of ADL. They will be expected to work independently and will be required to manage their own caseload. An ability to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills is essential, as is flexibility of thinking to deliver Therapy to a group of service users with challenging and changing needs.

What'sinvolved

To continuously evaluate Occupational Therapy intervention and to review as necessary.
To record all Occupational Therapy intervention in accordance with College of Occupational Therapy/Health Professions Council guidelines and company standards.
To maintain confidentiality of service user information.
To undertake Access/Home visits to service users homes as necessary.
To always ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice.
To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training.
To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy.

About us

Fieldbay

Our business is all about relationships We build and nourish relationships with the people we care and support, their families and friends, health and social care professionals, regulators and local communities. We provide high-quality services for our Commissioning colleagues in the Local Health Boards and Local Authorities. Our track record shows we have high standards, and we create innovative models of care and support. The size of our business means we can offer local delivery of robustly tested services. Quality Matters We set our own high standards to deliver consistent and reliable quality within our quality framework. We take great pride in being recognised by the Care Inspectorate Wales for our standards of care and support. Were driven by getting it right for the people we care for and support. Everyone is empowered to speak out and challenge anything they wouldnt accept for themselves or a loved one: The standard we walk past is the standard we are willing to accept. People First Our leaders work hard to attract and retain the very best people because we know this creates the best experience for the people who call Fieldbay home.

Our People Our amazing colleagues make us the amazing organisation we are. Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in supporting others to flourish.

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.52 to £21.89 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0108-Fieldbayc03

Job locations

St. Saviours Nursing Home

Splott Road

Cardiff

CF24 2BY

Ty Cwm Gwendraeth

Llannon Road

Upper Tumble

Llanelli

Dyfed

SA14 6BU

Pen Y Bont Court Nursing Home

Ewenny Road

Ewenny

Bridgend

Mid Glamorgan

CF35 5AW

Cwmgelli Lodge

Lon Pennant

Blackwood

Gwent

NP12 1BR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Responsible to: Occupational Therapy Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To undertake assessment and formulate person-centred, goal orientated treatment plans for service users.

2.To carry out appropriate Occupational Therapy intervention as documented in the treatment plan.

3. To continuously evaluate Occupational Therapy intervention and to review as necessary.

4. To record all Occupational Therapy intervention in accordance with College of Occupational Therapy/Health Professions Council guidelines and company standards.

5. To maintain confidentiality of service user information.

6.To undertake Access/Home visits to service users homes as necessary.

7. To ensure a high standard of clinical and professional practice at all times.

8. To comply with all mandatory health and safety requirements and undertake essential training.

9. To participate in clinical audit in accordance with company policy.

10.To abide by the Occupational Therapy professional code of conduct.

Communication1. To liaise with members of care staff to ensure understanding of Occupational Therapy procedures.

2. To communicate effectively with external agencies, community teams and families of service users as appropriate.

3. To provide clinical advice and in house training for care staff to ensure understanding of Occupational Therapy.

4. To actively partake in regular supervision sessions with supervisor.

5. To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings, service user review meetings, and include external assessors reviews.

Continued Professional Development

1. To ensure continued professional development through reading, attending courses and networking with local and special interest groups.

2. To maintain professional registration and to keep an updated CPD portfolio to support this.

3. To maintain an awareness of current trends in Occupational Therapy and carry out study in relevant areas.

4. To contribute to supervision / appraisal of activity staff members, and to provide fieldwork placements to Occupational Therapy students (assisting supervisors of students of other professions).

Training and Supervisory

1. To actively participate in departmental training activities.

2. To participate in joint sessions and specific training to develop skills and knowledge

3. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Fieldbays policy and to attend in-service training and external courses.

4. To participate in the induction of new staff as appropriate

This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.

Additional Information

Health and Safety at work

The post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their action or omission at work and will be responsible for the Health and Safety in their units, participating in audits and H&S meetings as required.

Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Confidentiality

The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protect Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and the business.

Conflict of Interest

The Home is responsible for ensuring that the services for Service Users in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, gain or benefit their family or friends.

Equal Opportunities

Fieldbay Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working for Fieldbay Ltd are recognised.

The Company will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual preferences, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements of the job.

Data Protection

If you are required to obtain process or use information held on computer or word processor, you should do it in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accurate data is maintained. You should hold data only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.

You should disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to data will result in disciplinary action which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Company data management processes and procedures.

Infection Prevention and Control

It is the duty of every employee to comply with The Health Act (2006): Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (also known as The Hygiene Code).

Effective prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections has to be embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently by everyone. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

It is the responsibility of every staff member to be aware of and comply with the hand hygiene policy in all areas and promote the ethos of the policy Service Users and Visitors.