About this role
Job summary
Community Occupational Therapist (Physical) Band 6
Band 5 to band 6 developmental opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives through physical rehabilitation when discharged home from hospital? What about an opportunity to support the Ambulance services via an Urgent Care Response referral?
North Bedfordshire is looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the 7 day service.
You need to be responsive, have strong assessment skills with a personalised approach for a wide range of needs/conditions. You will then develop, implement, manage and review the planned recommendations.You will need skills in moving and handling, risk assessing and identifying solutions to reduce risk.
You will work closely alongside all members of the therapy team, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary workforce across Bedfordshire, building close links with professionals and services required to wrap around the needs of each individual to provide a holistic approach.
You will line manage and supervise unqualified staff within the team, supporting them to provide an excellent level of service to the local population. There is also an expectation to support student placements.
All applicants should hold a degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to supporting workforce development and welcome applications from experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists who demonstrate the potential to progress to Band 6.
Candidates who do not yet meet all Band 6 competencies may be appointed at Band 5 within a structured developmental role, with a clear competency framework and support in place to enable progression to Band 6, typically within 12 months, subject to successful assessment and service needs.
About us
ELFT is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees, job applicants and service users. We are committed to ensuring that no one will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. The Trust commits itself to promote equal opportunities and value diversity and will keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, users and providers of its services are treated according to their needs.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please kindly see the attached Job Description
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Clear record of post graduate experience
Desirable
Significant and relevant post graduate experience
Experience Essential
Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention Core rehabilitation skills Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability Experiences of working within the community
Desirable
Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions Excellent communication skills Ability to lead and motivate others Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required Good team player and leader Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload. Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity Work and carry out assessments in clients' homes Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers
Desirable
Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Twinwoods NHS Clinical Resource Centre
Milton Road
Clapham, Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)