About this role
Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care Team.
The post is 30 hours per week on a permanent contract.
This peripatetic role offers the opportunity to work across our inpatient intermediate care units, supporting patients on their P2 journey. We work to the 'Discharge to Assess Model' using the 'Home First' approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge. Working from Perry Tree Centre (PTC), you will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated OT with previous In-Patient experience who is committed to continuing to develop the OT role on our In-Patient wards, taking into account the current and changing climate of the NHS. Whether you are an experienced Band 6 or a Band 5 looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
As this post involves carrying out regular Access Visits to patient's homes, the successful applicant will ideally need to be a car driver.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
You will:
Provide timely occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients within intermediate care inpatient settings. Work across P2 rehabilitation units, supporting safe and timely discharges. Undertake holistic assessments to maximise independence, functional ability, and quality of life. Complete discharge planning, equipment provision, and environmental assessments to facilitate smooth transitions of care. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including therapists, nurses, medical colleagues, and support staff. Support patients, carers, and families to achieve personalised discharge goals. Supervise, teach, and support junior staff, therapy assistants, and students where appropriate. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning discussions. Actively contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and innovation within Intermediate Care Services to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency. Identify opportunities for improvement and support the implementation of evidence-based practice, new pathways, and service redesign projects. Actively contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and innovation within Intermediate Care Services to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.
About us
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race and disability.
Job description Job responsibilities
To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing.
To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions.
To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.
To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical serviceswithin the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects.
To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members.
To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities.
Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention
To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patients safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely. To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Occupational Therapy Degree HCPC registration
Desirable
Student educator certificate
Experience Essential
Significant post qualification experience of having worked in an Inpatients setting working with a variety of medical conditions Experience working with patients with complex diagnosis/ conditions Experience of complex Discharge planning Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary team
Desirable
Management experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the client group and evidence of the ability to manage complex patients Demonstrates a problem solving approach Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement Ability to safely handle patients and equipment Demonstrate an understanding of the Discharge to Assess model
Desirable
IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Personal qualities Essential
Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and communicative skills Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups Able to work independently and delegate work to others appropriately Demonstrates a committed and organised approach to CPD
Desirable
Car driver
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 Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address Perry Tree Centre
Dovedale Road
Birmingham
B23 5BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)