About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of Healthcare Professionals providing Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) to improve the independence and quality of life for clients with severe physical disabilities arising from a range of neurological and long-term progressive medical conditions.
The North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES) is a regional service which provides specialist equipment to enable clients to access appliances in their homes, such as TV, lights, telephone and pagers to call for assistance as well as means to access computer technology devices.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant for this role will be expected to travel throughout the Service area of the base at Mount Vernon Hospital, covering North London (West Central and East), Hertfordshire and Luton, supporting those referred to the service, working as part of a multi-disciplinary Team, to ensure the safe and effective provision of EAT equipment.
The role will involve working under the supervision of clinicians in the team to support clients, carers and healthcare professionals in using the technology supplied, either in the clients' own home or in residential settings. Following their own induction, the post holder will provide user training and tuition to support client with the EAT equipment provided to them. Feedback will be reported back to the referring clinician.
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload as well as supporting the other Therapy staff of the team in the care of those referred to and accessing the service.
The applicant will need to have experience of supporting people with physical disability.
This post offers opportunity for those with an interest in technology to develop clinical skills in Electronic Assistive Technology. Many clients present with complex multi-pathologies and role includes developing an understanding of the impact of these conditions.
This post is available as a full time post, but applicants will also be accepted for appropriate part time working and with potential for some flexibility in working hours.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To support Specialist Bd7 OT and MDT in the provision of Environmental Control equipment to patients in the Community living with complex disabilities.
2. To follow-up on aspects following the equipment installation to ensure issues arising are resolved, liaising within the patient, support workers, MDT and supplier contractor field engineer and Customer support staff where necessary
3. Provide tuition support and user information guides to patients regarding operation use of their environmental control equipment
4. Undertake reviews by telephone and visit of patients use of Environmental Control equipment and feedback to MDT members and other services involved as relevant
5. Complete clinical records and other documentation in regard to patient contact and interventions in accordance with the service procedures
6. Undertake other clinically related administrative tasks to fulfil service workload; examples include; appointment contact, routine correspondence, Outcome Measure data collation, patient equipment issue recording and summary letter.
7. Handling of Environmental Control equipment including adjustment of set up at patients home, collection of equipment and standard decontamination procedures
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Foundation degree in OT, Long Term Conditions or other relevant subject, working towards or equivalent qualification. Full UK Driving License and eligibility to drive
Experience Essential
Experience working within a therapy team in a healthcare environment
Experience Essential
Experience working as part of a multi professional team.
Desirable
Evidence of experience in equipment provision (eg routine community equipment) Evidence of experience in specialist EAT equipment provision. Experience working with patients with neurological conditions
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Knowledge and understanding of the therapy process. Ability to problem solve Ability to reflect on own practice & participate in self development programmes Demonstrable effective time management and prioritisation An understanding of a range of neurological conditions and relevant terminology, and common problems. Knowledge of moving and handling principles in respect of patients and equipment Verbal and written communication skills and ability to build effective professional working relationships.
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Able to visit patients in their own homes including travel on public transport and/or driving Adaptable and flexible approach
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.
Employer details Employer name The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Mount Vernon Hospital
RAFT Building , Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)