About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their rehabilitation and recovery journey? Do you believe in rehabilitation that empowers people to regain independence, confidence, and wellbeing? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team for a fixed term post over 15 months.
We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and professional Band 6 Occupational Therapist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people working within our Community Therapy South Team.
What We're Looking For
Qualification in Occupational Therapy Experience in community-based rehabilitation or recovery work Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills Ability to motivate and encourage individuals at varying stages of recovery A commitment to holistic, strengths-based rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do
Provide person-centred rehabilitation therapy in clients' homes and community settings Support clients to develop daily living skills, mobility, confidence, and independence Deliver structured intervention plans and monitor progress Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, OTs, nurses and wider MDTs Facilitate group-based rehabilitation, wellbeing sessions, or community outreach and in-reach Promote safety, dignity, and empowerment in every aspect of care The service has recently undergone an exciting restructure to help support and empower our patients even further with specialities for service development being fundamental in our approach.
About us
What We Offer
A supportive, forward-thinking rehabilitation environment Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance Opportunities to shape and grow community rehabilitation services The chance to create meaningful, lasting impact in people's recovery journeys
Job description Job responsibilities
Work within and adhere to the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) Code ofEthics and Professional Conduct, The Health and Care Professionals Council(HCPC) standards of practice, The Trust relevant policies and guidelines.The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highlyspecialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clientsreferred to the service.Responsible for managing a caseload of patients with a variety of complexconditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.Carry out specialist assessment and treatment including the prescription of essentialequipment as part of the therapeutic intervention. Specifically assessing issuesrelated to the barriers which prevent the individual carrying out activities of dailyliving e.g. mobility, moving and handling, functional restrictions, activity tolerance,hand eye coordination, positioning, cognitive impairment, social and psychologicalissues, environmental restrictions.The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advancedknowledge, skill and experience in their role.Assist the Clinical Specialist in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating thetherapy service.Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and therapystudents within the speciality.Work in the community as a lone practitioner in line with the Trust Lone WorkerPolicy.The post holder may be responsible for deputising for the Clinical Specialist as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration
Desirable
Accredited fieldwork educator
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Post registration experience in the relevant clinical area Knowledge of current best practice An understanding of the principles of clinical governance Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality Knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria/policies and procedures Experience of supervising junior / support staff Experience of delivering training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies Experience of research, audit, reflective practice or outcome measures
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS systems Previous use of computer based data collection system
Skills and Ability Essential
Portfolio of documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Able to relate theory to complex clinical situations Caseload Management Skills Clinical planning and organisational skills Able to plan and conduct assessment and intervention Ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines A knowledge and practical experience of manual handling Ability to work alone as well as part of a team Able to take initiative for development purposes. Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required Implement judgement and analytical skills Ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures Experience of project work at departmental level Public speaking/presentation skills Ability to lead in a given situation Hold an up-to-date UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or able to make alternative transport arrangements.
Desirable
Experience of leading a team or service. An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision.
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 Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lytham Primary Care Centre
Victoria Street
Lytham
FY8 5DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)