About this role
Job summary
Do you want to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation?Are you looking for a role that supports your development?Do you enjoy working as part of a team?If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with an interest in holistic practice to join the Integrated Reablement Team, including the Urgent Community Response Service across Nottingham City.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including Advanced Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Registered Medicine Technicians, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Support Workers and administrative staff.
The team promotes independence through rehabilitation and crisis management, supporting individuals at home, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and enabling timely discharges.
We are a dynamic organisation delivering well-recognised rehabilitation services across health, social care, care homes and the independent sector, providing education, advice and support.
An understanding of Health and Social care provision and ability to work closely with partner organisations and other stakeholders is essential.
You will need excellent assessment and intervention skills in order to plan, develop and evaluate goal focussed rehabilitation and Reablement programmes, as well as complex discharge planning experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking comprehensive and holistic assessments to determine the most appropriate service for clients referred.
They will contribute to the multi-disciplinary team in planning and delivering goal-focused rehabilitation and reablement programmes for adults with a wide range of complex physical and mental health needs, either within community beds or in patients own homes.
The role includes maintaining and supporting the ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice with an evidence-based focus, as well as working across the Urgent Community Response and Integrated Reablement Team to respond to health and social care referrals.
The aim is to prevent hospital or care home admissions, facilitate timely discharges from community beds and acute settings, and promote patient independence.
The post holder will be required to participate in rehabilitation treatment programmes alongside the MDT, provide training to other staff members, and support senior colleagues in facilitating student placements.
They must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual handling, and will be expected to travel across the city for client visits, meetings, and training.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact People Services on [email protected] . CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will work as part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Integrated Reablement Service, delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults within their own homes or community settings. The role will contribute to the prevention of avoidable hospital admissions, support timely and safe discharge from acute and community settings and promote independence through goal-focused rehabilitation and reablement.The Band 5 Occupational Therapist will carry out holistic assessments, develop and implement individualised therapy and reablement plans, and evaluate outcomes to maximise functional ability and recovery following illness or crisis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the delivery of responsive, same-day or short-term interventions, enabling patients to remain in or return to their usual place of residence wherever possible.The role requires effective communication with patients, carers and professionals, providing advice, education and support to promote safe, coordinated care. The post holder will work collaboratively across health and social care pathways, contributing to integrated working, safe discharge planning and continuity of care. They will also support service development, quality improvement and the delivery of high standards of clinical practice in line with organisational and professional guidance
Dimensions
This post has no budgetary responsibility, however the post holder is responsible for demonstrating cost consciousness.You will be required to work across different bases and community settings which may include a clients own home, community bed, nursing home or hospital.You will be responsible for a designated caseload of clients.You will be required to participate actively in CityCares training requirements.You will supervise, educate and assess the competency of junior staff, support staff and students
Key Responsibilities
Management
To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning, supported by senior OTs.
Leadership
To establish positive and mutually supportive relationships with all team members.To promote the roles and skills of OT staff to other professionals.To contribute constructively to multi professional team working.To demonstrate a can do attitude and support others to do the sameTo demonstrate an understanding and application of the CityCare values and 6 Cs of compassionate care within daily practice, and support others to do the same.
Clinical Skills
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of clients in your care.To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients under your management, and support other team members to do likewise, implementing appropriate teaching, supervision and delegation skills where appropriate.To assess for, provide, demonstrate and fit adaptive equipment using problem solving, and analytical skills.To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients, and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time and ability to be flexible and respond at short notice to the needs of the service.Working within a legal framework, gain informed consent to treatment and have the ability to identify through assessment, clients who lack the capacity to consent.To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to a work situation.To conduct and report on clinical risk assessments as and when appropriate.
Professional
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of clients, including those with a complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills through standardised and non-standardised assessments. Formulate individualised treatment plans with rehabilitation goals using clinical reasoning in consultation with senior therapists as required. This should be based on sound theoretical knowledge, utilising a wide range of treatment skills, and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.To advocate on behalf of clients and carers, where appropriate, overcoming barriers to communication such as cultural or language difficulties, physical or mental health difficulties, using skills of empathy to facilitate or empower the client.To be involved in the development of good practice for physiotherapists within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social care under the guidance of senior staff.To complete patient/client records in line with organisation, regulatory body and legal requirements.To represent the service externally and actively participate in the services marketing strategy when required, conducting presentations to a wider audience, including voluntary and public sector agencies.To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and the use of outcome measures and make recommendations for change. To have a good understanding of the research process, and be willing to participate in local research and audit when appropriate.To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development, keeping abreast of new recommendations, research and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.To maintain a high level of professional standards and work to the Professional Values and Behaviours as set by the OT professional body.
Training
To comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectivesTo actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration
Desirable
Relevant postgraduate education and training Manual Handling, Safeguarding Children & Adults, Medico-legal issues training Post graduate training / courses Specialist interest in older people and dementia
Experience Essential
Relevant undergraduate experience working with adults including Health Care of the Elderly and Older peoples mental health / Integrated Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Musculoskeletal Understanding of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working in a community setting Competence in individual caseload and time management Potential ability to work under pressure, manage caseload. Customer service skills. Enthusiastic and motivated. Non-judgemental attitude, motivated. Flexible, adaptable, innovative, self-reliant and with a positive attitude. Ability to relate well to all groups of people and to create and maintain effective working relationships within the team and externally. Ability to manage workload in terms of risk and priorities
Desirable
Post graduate experience working with adults including orthopaedics, neurology, falls prevention and musculoskeletal Experience of multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency working Competence in individual caseload and time management Relevant post graduate courses/training Full KSF for the role/other relevant competency framework Community experience. Lone working Experience of working within multicultural communities Interest in working in community Understanding of Social Enterprise
Knowledge and skills Essential
Professional codes of conduct Ability to adapt theory to practice Ability to assess, plan and evaluate treatment Working knowledge of broad range of pathologies Good communication skills verbal and written Demonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD Ability to self-manage Ability to participate as an MDT team member IT literacy
Desirable
Awareness of diversity Knowledge of risk assessment Specific treatment skills An understanding of mental health policy and legislation, e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Dementia Strategy Basic ability to integrate theory and practice and demonstrate creative problem solving processes Able to supervise and delegate to Support Staff Able to apply more complex interventions Awareness of modernisation agenda and its impact
Special Requirements Essential
All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role Ability to undertake frequent moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day. Activities may include manoeuvring people, and operating physiotherapy equipment. Periods of prolonged concentration as work pattern dictates and some exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances and occasional unpleasant conditions Able to work OOHs and weekends service hours 0800-2200 7 days. Full driving licence, use of vehicle for work with business insurance
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 Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC
Address Aspect House (City Wide)
26 Bennerley Road
Bulwell
Nottinghamshire
NG6 8WR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)