About this role
Job summary
Colchester Medical Practice has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced/a newly qualified occupational therapist (OT) to join our team on a full-time basis for 37 hours per week. However, part time applicants will be considered.
The occupational therapist will use their expertise to assist service users to gain access to the right care. Using health population approaches, they will offer bespoke services for specific patient groups, using proactive and preventative interventions to keep patients functioning and active. The primary aim will be to keep people out of hospital, by providing early intervention.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the planning and delivery of occupational therapy services within the area of complex medical conditions, prioritising clinical needs to provide an equitable and effective service. Managing a responsive service, prioritising patients with complex needs within a community setting. Using specialist knowledge, skills and experience to provide an OT service to patients that meets the needs of those with varying medical conditions. Co-ordinating, implementing and monitoring patient-centred goals, as part of the overall care plan, using specialist assessment tools whilst ensuring that the service user is at the centre of the process at all times. Applying an advanced level of understanding of the effect of disability on occupation and providing training and advice to individuals, carers, external agencies and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and evidence of best practice in relation to OT practice and beyond, through formal training, meetings and informal learning. Regularly evaluating the OT service provision, in line with local/national research and developments, and relevant professional standards (HCPC/RCOT). Ability to recognise a deteriorating patient and a patient at the end of life. Working in an integrated model of care. Providing a high standard of occupational therapy (OT) service and to take on a co-ordinating role, as a clinical lead OT, in the assessment and treatment of patients.
About us
Colchester Medical Practice is a well established group of practices consisting of four GP surgeries and a health and wellbeing hub. We have formed our own PCN within the practices. We serve a population of 43,000 patients. By working for Colchester Medical Practice, you also see the following benefits.
NHS Pension Scheme The NHS pension scheme is a defined benefits scheme Life insurance Family benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension Ill health benefits 20% employer contribution Proper Pay Living Wage Foundation Accredited Eye-care vouchers Health service discounts Annual Leave: minimum 33 days FTE, with enhancements for long service
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc/MSc (pre-registration) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Excellent knowledge of current best practice in OT within primary care. Significant clinical experience working with a wide variety of medical conditions. Experience of working within community health teams, either on placement or as part of your work. Advanced clinical/professional reasoning skills. Experience of staff supervision and appraisal. Ability to lead and motivate people.
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).
Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers
Address 78 East Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2QS
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)