About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our Urgent Community Response Team, based with the Community Integrated Response Team.
The role will work across Frailty Virtual Wards, Urgent Community Response and Home First.
The service will operate with extended hours 7 days per week providing cover 8am-8pm. You will be expected to work to cover service demands across the extended hours and weekends on a roster basis.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based across St. Catherine's Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.
The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with our experienced MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families.
You need to have significant post grad NHS experience, preferably within a community setting, have a good understanding of risk management and moving and handling. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a large caseload of complex patients are essential. You will need good time management skills. This post would suit a Occupational Therapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development activities. There will be the opportunity for supervision and to attend in-service training and professional development.
About us
Current HCPC registration with the relevant therapy qualification is essential to this post. Travel is an essential part of this role and therefore access to a car for work purposes is essential. Appointment to the post will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and Occupational Health checks.
Benefits & Rewards
The Trust offers a competitive starting salary and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays (this may increase depending on service) Pension scheme Flexible working and job share opportunities Salary sacrifice schemes e.g. public transport loans, cycle schemes Staff discount schemes e.g. Discounted leisure centre membership In house training Free on-site parking (dependent on site) Personal resilience training Mindfulness support Staff counselling service Active staff council Support for carers Fast track physiotherapy service
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post and clear reasoning for wishing to work in the Community Integrated Response Team.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Broad experience in a variety of clinical areas, including community rehabilitation, undertaking a range of procedures and interventions. Up to date portfolio of continued professional development Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Skills & Attributes Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to manage own time and determine priorities Highly developed organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads Computer literate Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff
Personal Qualities Essential
Have a flexible approach to work Punctuality Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Ability to empathise with others Due to the requirement to undertake visits it is necessary to have to have a valid driving licence for the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications and Professional Training Essential
Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Therapist Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience, e.g. Fieldwork educator qualification
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 Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Catherine's Health Centre
Derby Road
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)