About this role
Job summary
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our UEC teams. We are looking for dynamic Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists to work in our UEC pathways. The work will focus on both admissions avoidance and supporting discharge home from hospital. If you want to be part of a forward thinking and innovative service, then this is the opportunity you may have been looking for.
In your new role you will work closely with Community Nurses, Assistant practitioners, support staff, and social workers to provide the best possible care to service users in their own homes.
We are a 7 day service - 8am to 6pm on rota basis. Self rostering is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our developing integrated community services providing clinical triage, rehabilitation, falls management, admissions avoidance and support timely discharges from our acute Trust partners.
You will work autonomously as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with health and social care colleagues to coordinate services, promote recovery from illness and enable health, wellbeing and self-care. You will be visiting patients within their own homes using a goal-orientated focus, to maximise patient's independence, safety and quality of life.
The post will involve cross site working and community visits.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description Job responsibilities
You will work as part of a team to support individuals in their own environment to thrive.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours Essential
All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Physical Requirements Essential
Able to carry out manual handling activities
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Physiotherapy Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration Current CPD Portfolio
Desirable
Post registration study Involvement in research/audit and training
Training Desirable
Formal Mentor qualification Clinical Supervisor
Experience Essential
Substantial post registration broad clinical experience as a band 5 (or equivalent) Occupational Therapist Experience of working with older adults Previous community experience
Desirable
Experience of working and supervising Assistants
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of relevant national and local policy and integrated working. Understanding of long-term conditions agenda.
Desirable
Member of Special Interest group Able to educate and manage assistants
Skills Essential
Basic IT Skills Good prioritisation and organisation. Effective team player Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service/locality, potentially working from different bases according to the needs of the service.
Desirable
Proven Leadership skills Effective Discharge planning skills
Contractual Requirements Essential
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Able to work flexibly over seven days Work across locality as role demands
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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Nottinghamshire - VARIOUS SITES
Various across Mid Notts / South Notts
Nottinghamshire
NG17 7AB
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)