About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Frailty service is a planned proactive service maintaining the health and wellbeing of people living with frailty.
The post holder will work as part of a multi disciplinary team in a patient facing role across the Falmouth and Penryn Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and support the INT to manage their most vulnerable and complex patients. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent services 'at pace'.
This opportunity is open to highly experienced Occupational Therapists employed by the AHP Urgent Care service. The expectation is that you will work 18.75hrs a week in the Frailty Band 7 OT role and the remainder of your time in your current role.
Main duties of the job
To establish a Frailty Service for Falmouth and Penryn INT
To identify those living with frailty within the INT, utilising the Rockwood scoring system or other identified method.
To support the elderly to age healthier, reducing progression of frailty and risks associated with it where possible.
To support them to make informed choices as to their health and welfare.
To attend and lead MDTs and work collaboratively with neighbourhood teams to support elderly and carers.
To reduce emergency hospital admission, readmission and try to reduce the care burden.
To provide annual dementia health checks and home visits or face to face appointment.
To work collaboratively with Palliative End of Life services to identify those likely to be within their last year of life and support them to plan for their future needs. Develop shared care and support plans by involving older people living with frailty, their families and carers throughout all stages of progression.
Early identification and treatment of Delerium.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkRight to work in the UKFor further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
Desirable
Holds or is working towards a prescribing qualification
Skills Essential
Demonstrates understanding of the Frailty service and is able to implement this appropriately in the workplace Demonstrates understanding of and contributes to the INT vision Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of the service Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others Demonstrates ability to motivate self to achieve goals
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Treliske Hospital/Falmouth Hospital
Truro/Falmouth
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)