Job summary
Whitby Coast and Moors Primary Care Network are looking to
recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist. Our PCN is
setting up a new multidisciplinary holistic care team to provide dedicated
support and care for patients with complex needs. The team will care primarily,
but not exclusively, for older adults.
You will have the opportunity to share in the development of
this new team which will focus on health, wellbeing and independence.
You will need to have clarity of
professional identity and be comfortable working with a degree of uncertainty
as new services are tested and developed.
In this new team there will be
plenty of opportunity to use your service development, leadership and excellent
clinical skills as you work with others to improve outcomes for patients.
If you are excited by the chance to work in a
brand new team designed to make a real difference to patients' lives, and based
in a beautiful area, please consider this role.
Main duties of the job
We recognise the unique role of
occupational therapy in primary care in providing holistic patient centred
care.
The successful candidate will be
the first occupational therapist to work in the PCN and will have the
opportunity to develop a role that can evolve to meet the needs of the local
population.
The PCN occupational therapist will
be involved in a wide range of work to improve the outcomes of patients who
require support with their everyday lives. They will work with others in the
multi-professional team to deliver safe and effective therapeutic
interventions.
About us
Whitby Coast and Moors PCN
comprises 4 GP practices in Whitby and the surrounding area. Our member
practices are Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical Practice, Staithes
Surgery and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our population faces
particular challenges relating to higher than average chronic disease, coastal
deprivation and rural isolation.
As a forward-thinking PCN we are
open to exploring new ways of working together and see the development of our
new team as a fantastic opportunity to improve the health of our population and
make a real difference to our patients' lives.
Our well-run practices are
located in a stunningly beautiful area where staff turnover rates are low. We
are proud to achieve consistently high feedback from our patients. We welcome
any informal enquiries and visits relating to this exciting new role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering bespoke clinical care interventions within the remit
of the new multi-professional team.
The role will involve clinical
assessment, rehabilitation and proactive work in areas including frailty,
chronic illness and social isolation.
The post holder will work with
individuals and with team colleagues to assess needs, agree goals and implement
patient centred therapeutic programmes of intervention. They will evaluate
progress and outcomes and use learning to shape the development of the service.
They will work closely with the
team and with other key groups including the GP practices, community services,
voluntary services and social care.
The post holder will be proactive
and self motivated. They will use their skills and experience to develop the
PCN OT role within the locality. They will regularly contribute to MDT meetings
and will have the opportunity to support OT students undertaking role emergent
primary care placements.
The post holder will work to professional and
regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times, ensuring that their
practice is grounded in evidenced based theoretical and practical knowledge
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering bespoke clinical care interventions within the remit
of the new multi-professional team.
The role will involve clinical
assessment, rehabilitation and proactive work in areas including frailty,
chronic illness and social isolation.
The post holder will work with
individuals and with team colleagues to assess needs, agree goals and implement
patient centred therapeutic programmes of intervention. They will evaluate
progress and outcomes and use learning to shape the development of the service.
They will work closely with the
team and with other key groups including the GP practices, community services,
voluntary services and social care.
The post holder will be proactive
and self motivated. They will use their skills and experience to develop the
PCN OT role within the locality. They will regularly contribute to MDT meetings
and will have the opportunity to support OT students undertaking role emergent
primary care placements.
The post holder will work to professional and
regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times, ensuring that their
practice is grounded in evidenced based theoretical and practical knowledge
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as an individual and within a team
- Ability to adapt and respond to change
- Ability to work across different sites and locations
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as an OT in a range of clinical settings including work with older adults
- Experience of working withing a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Leadership, supervision and teaching experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant domain
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as an individual and within a team
- Ability to adapt and respond to change
- Ability to work across different sites and locations
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience as an OT in a range of clinical settings including work with older adults
- Experience of working withing a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Leadership, supervision and teaching experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant domain
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).
