About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting new position within Clinical Equipment advice team (based at Medequip). Providing local expertise to support the clinical management of the Community Equipment Service provision, supporting equipment prescribers from across multiple professions and organisations to deliver a highly effective community equipment service. The post holder will also contribute to development work relating to the wider Community Equipment Service, as determined by CDDFT Community Services and the Community Equipment Service Partnership Board
Main duties of the job
The service provides community equipment to adults in community settings and Children in both home and education settings across County Durham and Darlington.
The role is to support the clinical advice team in reviewing/authorising equipment orders, re-issuing special equipment and facilitation of community equipment training programme.
Provide a high level of support and advice in relation to equipment provision from therapeutic/nursing perspective including in-person assessments where required.
Supporting service developments within the community equipment service and undertake evidence-based audit to further own and teams clinical practice within the specialism.
To make recommendations to Clinical Lead of service that may lead to implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner with the freedom to act. Being personally, professionally and legally accountable for the services provided to patients in their care and for those Associate Practitioners, Care and Therapy Support workers. The development and maintenance of close working relationships with the community equipment provider (currently Medequip) and equipment prescribers from multi agencies is central to the post.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Reviewing and authorising equipment requests from multiple professions and organisations, deputising for the Clinical Lead in their absence. Supporting management of resources.
Support the clinical lead with service development and audit
Providing expert clinical support to the multi-disciplinary team in relation to community equipment.
Support governance and incident management in relation to community equipment.
Work closely with the community equipment provider (Medequip) to ensure high service quality.
Support in the delivery and content of community equipment training.
Develop high quality relationships with equipment prescribers from multiple organisations including NHS, ICB and local authorities including education.
Maintaining a high level of product knowledge
Person Specification
Statutory Registration Essential
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Member of appropriate professional bodies
Qualifications Essential
BSc Occupational Therapy. Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Involvement in specific interest groups
Experience Essential
Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience. Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
Experienced in staff appraisal Experienced in working in a variety of settings Experience of crisis management Experience in delivering training/public speaking
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation Knowledge of community equipment service Remain updated with professional practice and new research Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients. Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. Able to organise, prioritise and delegate Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
Ability to meet physical demands of the post Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Special Requirements Essential
Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Ability to meet physical demands of the post Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Mediquip
Unit 3, Belmont Square
Newton Aycliffe
Co Durham
DL5 6XN
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)