Job summary
West Norfolk Coastal PCN is excited
to offer the opportunity for a role as a primary care Occupational Therapist (OT).
This post requires an OT who is highly
specialised and can work at an advanced level within the PCN,
utilising their in-depth knowledge, clinical skills, and experience at a senior
level, in the management of patients occupational therapy conditions.
The post holder will provide intervention for the presenting
patient from initial clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation
of their care within set patient groups.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert
care for patients alongside a strong understanding of risk
assessments.
An NHS pension is not available for this role, so NEST will be applied, and weekend working may be required.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist, qualified at a degree level or equivalent, who is keen to utilise their skills in a Primary Care setting.
You should have experience managing a designated caseload, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and able tobuild effective relationships with a range of
stakeholders.
About us
West Norfolk Health is a GPPO whose membership is made up of all West Norfolk GP Practices. One of our roles is to act as an employer for staff who work in Primary Care Networks. This role is being recruited for our Coastal PCN.
West Norfolk Coastal PCN covers a beautiful rural and coastal area from Hunstanton around to Burnham Market and inland to Grimston and Great Massingham. Our population is approx 34,500 and is made up of the following practices:-
- Burnham Market
- Great Massingham
- Grimston
- Heacham
- Vida (Dersingham and Hunstanton)
Our elderly population is higher than the average in England, but there are still significant numbers of young adults and children. Our practices are all relatively small and friendly, and share the same ethos of high-quality care for all. We work well together to meet the challenges posed by providing our service across a large geographical area. We are keen to develop, nurture and support our new staff to form the health care teams of the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
treatment plans
2.
Work with patients through a
shared-decision making approach
3.
Work in partnership with
multi-disciplinary team colleagues
4.
Where appropriate, support the development
of discharge and contingency plans
5.
Periodically review, evaluate, and change
rehabilitation programmes
6.
As required, advise on home, school, and
workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access,
technological needs, and ergonomic support
7.
Advise patients, and their families or
carers, on specialist equipment and organisations that can help with daily
activities
8.
Help patients to adapt to and manage their
physical and mental health long-term conditions
9.
Develop, implement and evaluate a seamless
occupational therapy support service across the PCN
10.
Manage a highly complex and specialist
caseload independently
11.
Take the lead in standard setting for
occupational therapy practice in general practice as designated
12.
Formulate and apply relevant occupational
analysis to the individual, their activities, and their environment
13.
Provide education and specialist expertise
to PCN staff, raising awareness of good practice occupational therapy techniques
14.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards
of personal and professional development
15.
Participate in relevant audit processes
16.
Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
treatment plans
2.
Work with patients through a
shared-decision making approach
3.
Work in partnership with
multi-disciplinary team colleagues
4.
Where appropriate, support the development
of discharge and contingency plans
5.
Periodically review, evaluate, and change
rehabilitation programmes
6.
As required, advise on home, school, and
workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access,
technological needs, and ergonomic support
7.
Advise patients, and their families or
carers, on specialist equipment and organisations that can help with daily
activities
8.
Help patients to adapt to and manage their
physical and mental health long-term conditions
9.
Develop, implement and evaluate a seamless
occupational therapy support service across the PCN
10.
Manage a highly complex and specialist
caseload independently
11.
Take the lead in standard setting for
occupational therapy practice in general practice as designated
12.
Formulate and apply relevant occupational
analysis to the individual, their activities, and their environment
13.
Provide education and specialist expertise
to PCN staff, raising awareness of good practice occupational therapy techniques
14.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards
of personal and professional development
15.
Participate in relevant audit processes
16.
Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
- Ability to undertake nail surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Experience of assessment and treatment delivery in long term conditions and active management
Desirable
- Extensive risk assessment experience
- Experience of primary care setting / ED / or MIUs
- Experience of offering mental health support
- Experience of offering vocational support
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong and inspirational leadership
- Empathetic
- Clear communicator
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Other Criteria
Essential
- Full and current UK driving license, with access to own vehicle
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in Occupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- mentorship or supervisory skills training
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and GP practice and prescribing data monitoring systems
- Ability to write comprehensive clinical notes, implement and evaluate care plans
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex/ often incomplete information
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable
- Cognitive behavioural and motivational interviewing approaches / skills
- Ability to undertake nail surgery assessments, procedure and post-operative care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
- Experience of assessment and treatment delivery in long term conditions and active management
Desirable
- Extensive risk assessment experience
- Experience of primary care setting / ED / or MIUs
- Experience of offering mental health support
- Experience of offering vocational support
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong and inspirational leadership
- Empathetic
- Clear communicator
Desirable
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered
Other Criteria
Essential
- Full and current UK driving license, with access to own vehicle
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Pre-reg MSc in Occupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Working towards advanced clinical practitioner status
- mentorship or supervisory skills training
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).
