About this role
Job summary
Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care; and are you keen to be part of a friendly and progressive integrated community team where your ideas and opinions are valued?
Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for a full time band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the Community Therapy team based in North Bedfordshire to support with making a positive impact on people lives through the D2A pathway.
Main duties of the job
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 qualified and 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 with opportunities to mentor OT apprentices.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Significant and relevant post graduate experience Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload. Work and carry out assessments in clients homes
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
OT/PT Degree Registered with HCPC Community experience using a range of assessments Experience with adults with various complex presentations Use of SOAP notes for documentation Knowledge of mental health conditions that can affect physical conditions Evidence of CPD Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Has an understanding of the changes within the NHS Member of RCOT/CSP Previous experience working within D2A Able to work autonomously Aware of own limitations and how to safely risk assess Committed to team and personal development
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills Able to encourage patients and staff Engage em-pathetically with patients To reflect on work and identify areas of improvment
Desirable
Experience of QI Keep to develop the service and pathways
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 Clinical Resource Centre
Milton Rd, Clapham
Bedford
MK41 6AT
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)