About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Droitwich, Ombersley and Rurals Neighbourhood Team. We are looking for a newly qualified/experienced OT who is keen to deliver high quality, compassionate care in the community. You will be part of an integrated team of therapists, therapy assistants, and nurses supporting patient discharges, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and keeping people safe in their own homes.
The caseload will be varied with an opportunity to see patients with a various conditions allowing you to develop and improve existing problem-solving skills.
We work closely with GP's and other primary care services, utilising skills of our MDT colleagues to manage complex patients ensuring services are responsive and patient centred.
You will have opportunities for further training and development. The team is enthusiastic, supportive and friendly, you will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
If you would like to informally discuss this role, contact the recruiting manager who will be happy to discuss the post in more detail.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
The working day is 7.5 hours Monday to Friday, between the hours of 0830 - 1630hrs.
You will co-ordinate your own caseload, triage incoming Occupational Therapy referrals and support with work allocation under support from senior colleagues.
The role will involve you completing patient centred Occupational Therapy assessments addressing activities of daily living, goal setting and evaluation within the patient's own home. Interventions can include manual handling reviews, specialised and standard equipment provision, minor adaptations such as grab rails, onward referrals and signposting to the voluntary sector.
You will be expected to maintain contemporaneous clinical notes to the professional standards of the College of Occupational Therapy and in accordance with Trust guidelines.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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Job description Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to -day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Assess clients with physical disabilities in the community and plan and implement treatment interventions under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist.
Liaise with other health and social care professionals, families/carers, statutory and voluntary organisations to enable people to contribute to live/return to their homes.
Contribute to the supervision of assistants and students.
Work within the services quality standards and observe the policies and procedures of the Trust.
Assist in any other duties that may be required to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the service.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/ degree in Occupational Therapy Health Professionals Council registration
Experience Essential
Application of the Occupational Therapy process Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
Desirable
Equipment and adaptations experience as a student or band 5 therapist Some experience of working in a related health or social care environment
Knowledge Essential
Some knowledge of current best practice in Community Occupational Therapy Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Skills & Abilities Essential
Able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats IT skills and competent in using a computer Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work alone with individuals and groups Ability to demonstrate sound assessment /discharge skills with individual cases
Additional Criteria Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
WR9 8RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)