Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an enthusiastic band 4 occupational therapist assistant practitioner to join our specialist multi-disciplinary team based in West Kent. Come and join our community-based team who work closely alongside local authority and specialist mental health services to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use your occupational therapy skills to support personalised interventions for the clients and support occupational therapy colleagues within a well-established and friendly team.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in a range of community settings.
Main duties of the job The occupational therapy team provides specialist support to enable people with a learning disability to live their lives fully in the community. You will be expected to:
Develop and increase knowledge around falls and people with a learning disability and how this can impact their lives.
Complete falls assessments and carry out interventions including falls prevention work.
Complete the trust training and gain competencies to become a Supplementary Assessor to be able to assess and prescribe standard stock equipment.
Manage a clinical caseload providing assessment and interventions for people with a learning disability under supervision from an occupational therapist. You will work towards maximising a person's quality of life by providing clinical expertise, behavioural and/or engagement support.
Measure progress and ensure effective outcomes for the individual with a learning disability.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. You will be required to work closely with all stakeholders and promote effective collaborative working with all those involved in the person's life.
Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice, service development and quality improvement.
The post holder will be encouraged to access regular supervision, annual appraisal and identified CPD opportunities as required/available.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Mentorship / Coaching qualification Trusted Assessor/ Supplementary Assessor
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare worker Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / Rio)
Experience of working with people with a learning disability Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working with people who fall or at risk of falls Experience of assessing and prescribing standard stock equipment
KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up to date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of an occupational therapy assistant practitioner
Knowledge of the occupational therapist role within a community learning disabilities team
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the occupational therapist Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively
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.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
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This is an excellent opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding specialist area where you will use your occupational therapy skills to support personalised interventions for the clients and support occupational therapy colleagues within a well-established and friendly team.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we provide flexible and holistic care in a range of community settings.
Main duties of the job The occupational therapy team provides specialist support to enable people with a learning disability to live their lives fully in the community. You will be expected to:
Develop and increase knowledge around falls and people with a learning disability and how this can impact their lives.
Complete falls assessments and carry out interventions including falls prevention work.
Complete the trust training and gain competencies to become a Supplementary Assessor to be able to assess and prescribe standard stock equipment.
Manage a clinical caseload providing assessment and interventions for people with a learning disability under supervision from an occupational therapist. You will work towards maximising a person's quality of life by providing clinical expertise, behavioural and/or engagement support.
Measure progress and ensure effective outcomes for the individual with a learning disability.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. You will be required to work closely with all stakeholders and promote effective collaborative working with all those involved in the person's life.
Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary best practice, service development and quality improvement.
The post holder will be encouraged to access regular supervision, annual appraisal and identified CPD opportunities as required/available.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.
Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Mentorship / Coaching qualification Trusted Assessor/ Supplementary Assessor
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior Healthcare worker Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster / Rio)
Experience of working with people with a learning disability Experience of working in a community setting Experience of working with people who fall or at risk of falls Experience of assessing and prescribing standard stock equipment
KNOWLEDGE
Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care Knowledge of up to date clinical practice Understands the role and remit of an occupational therapy assistant practitioner
Knowledge of the occupational therapist role within a community learning disabilities team
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the occupational therapist Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively
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.
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