About this role
Job summary Occupational Therapist - Band 6 Salary: £45,953 - £54,254 per annum (including HCAS), pro rata Full and Part Time hours available Are you an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge? We're looking for dynamic Occupational Therapists to join our Living Better, Living Well Service (formerly Post Covid). This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a growing service that's making a real difference to people's lives. We are in an exciting period of service expansion into the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop/refine their project management skills. You'll work as a key member of a supportive and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team, leading on service development, driving quality improvement, and using your specialist skills to deliver holistic, person-centred care. What we offer:
The chance to be part of an evolving and impactful service Opportunities to lead innovation and influence service direction A strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing A friendly, collaborative team environment Flexible working options to support work-life balance If you're motivated by making a difference and want to take your career to the next level, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Interviews expected to be held around 11th June.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Therapist in the Living Better, Living Well Service is responsible for the day-to-day professional management of all aspects of Occupational Therapy intervention to people accessing this service either in their own homes, at clinics, in the community or by virtual means across the boroughs of Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.
The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to patients referred with complex multiple pathologies who exhibit a range of physical, psychological, neurological, emotional, behavioural and social problems.
The post-holder is expected to contribute to the resource base and implement evidence based practises across the pathway.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide an Occupational Therapy service of the highest possible standard for those referred to the serviceby:
Clinical:
Assessing patients through virtual or face to face means, independently making autonomous decisions in the clinical assessment of patients with complex health and social care needs. Agreeing goal orientated programmes in conjunction with the client, his/her family and other professionals involved and planning and implementing appropriate intervention.
Devising rehabilitation programmes using the most up to date available evidence and guidance to enable clients to develop skills that will improve their performance and independence as well as health and wellbeing.
Liaising with other health care professionals, making referrals, making recommendations where necessary to reduce the effect of disability on health and wellbeing.
Participate in health promotion/education and give advice as necessary to clients and their carers.
To formulate and evaluate individualised management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options in order to formulate a specialised programme of care e.g. supported Self-management.
Monitor clients health and medical status; reporting any changes or deterioration to the MDT involved in the clients care accordingly.
To attend MDT meetings to present patients when appropriate and to discuss recommendations identified at the initial assessment.
To carry a caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with highly complex presentations.
To delegate clinical work to the Therapy Assistant, as appropriate in order to meet needs of the patient group.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Post graduate MSc in relevant field
Professional registration Essential
Current registration with HCPC
Desirable
Member of RCOT
Training Essential
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Practice Educator training
Desirable
Evidence of studying at MSc level
Skills Essential
Knowledge of typical symptoms seen in post viral illnesses/multiple symptom pathologies Excellent assessment skills Car Driver with licence valid for UK and access to vehicle for work purposes. Able to motivate patients with impaired cognitive or physical ability
Desirable
Use of electronic patient record systems Knowledge of Post Covid National guidance Experience of leading group interventions
Experience Essential
Post graduate experience relevant to the service Experience of managing own caseload and delegating Experience of working in the community
Desirable
An understanding of multi professional care planning
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 Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address Caritas House, Tregony Road, Orpington, BR6 9XA
Orpington
BR6 9XA
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)