Are you a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or someone who is looking for a new role within rehabilitation and reablement? This could be the role for you.
An exciting new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work as part of a therapy team at Carlton Court intermediate inpatient care unit based in Lowestoft.
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients using evidence-based practice in order to achieve their goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high standard of care as part of a multi-disciplinary team to patients within the intermediate care service and patients' own homes. The post holder will be working as an autonomous practitioner applying a high level of clinical reasoning to ensure that individualised care is delivered safely. The post holder will be responsible for delivering an Intermediate Care service for patients with highly complex needs within a ward-based setting; however, there may be a requirement to work across a wider community setting. The emphasis of the service will be reablement of patients in order to promote: Faster recovery from illness Prevention of unnecessary acute hospital admissions Prevention of premature admission to long-term residential care Support for a timely discharge from hospital Maximize independent living Develop and maintain clinical skills in line with the role's job description and specific professional registration. Provide individualised care plans for a complex patient caseload and ensure that any delegated workload is completed by staff with the appropriate competencies. Job responsibilities
CLINICAL: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management and support others to do likewise. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions, recommend the best course of intervention, and develop comprehensive management strategies for the patient's presenting condition. To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, using investigative and analytical skills and formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To develop the skills and dexterity, co-ordination, and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To be safe and competent in the use of therapy equipment, relevant to the rotation setting, with support and training from the senior therapist as appropriate. To recommend/prescribe equipment and minor adaptations, following assessment and use of clinical reasoning skills, in order to compensate for unresolved functional deficits, in line with local resources, guidelines, and legislation. To facilitate safe provision of equipment and instruct patients, family, and carers in the use of equipment, as appropriate. To assess, using clinical reasoning for minor adaptations, take measurements, and communicate the recommendations through reports and diagrams to adaptation providers, with support from senior therapists. To have an awareness of potential psychological risk factors and the functional implications of these. To provide spontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching, and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties and adhere to any relevant policies, including competence to use equipment and ensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervision of practice. To supervise and support staff when appropriate. To provide clinical supervision for occupational therapy students on their first introductory placement and explain the role of occupational therapy to departmental visitors. Assist more senior staff in the training of students and therapy assistant practitioners. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of their condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, and explanation will be used with a variety of patients. Communicate effectively with all members of the occupational therapy team, AHPs, community nursing, and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach to the management of the patient's condition. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, and have the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. PROFESSIONAL: To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at training sessions in-house, tutorials, and by attending external courses and practicing reflective practice. To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation in line with legal, departmental, and ECCH requirements, communicating assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP). To work within Organisational and Royal College of Occupational Therapists OT guidelines and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct. To have a working knowledge of available equipment, minor adaptations, and resources including Activities of Daily Living (ADL) equipment, therapy and rehabilitation aids, moving and handling equipment, and a basic knowledge of wheelchair provision. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) projects, audit, and outcome measures, either individually or with other clinical staff and the clinical lead for occupational therapy. Make recommendations for change. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply it to the work situation. ORGANISATIONAL: To be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the team leader and to plan and organize efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To decide priorities for a work area, balancing other patient-related and professional demands. Ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the occupational therapy service as a whole. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics within the service. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies that may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe. Ensure the implementation of occupational therapy service policies and any service development changes. To comply with the organisational and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate. To undertake any duties that might be considered appropriate by senior occupational therapists and the professional/clinical lead for occupational therapy. Other Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to participate in a rota system of shift working to cover a 6-day a week service. To travel between ECCH sites for meetings and training. All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders, and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role. Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word
CARE . These stand for:
Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone . Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight that by taking the right actions, we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are:
Compassion
- We Listen, We Learn, We Lead |
Action
- My Accountability, My Responsibility |
Respect
- Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money |
Everyone
- Work Together, Achieve Together. Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working. Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Personal Attributes
Physical and mental capacity to deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression. Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients. Able to work collaboratively within a team. Able to work independently. Committed to personal and team development. Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge. Able to maintain judgment under pressure. Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm, and confidence. Ability to embrace our Culture, Values, and Signature Behaviours. Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required. Qualifications
Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy. Registration with HCPC. Evidence of CPD folder and lifelong learning. Evidence of Preceptorship. Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area. Forward thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-directed learning. Ability to work independently. Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments. Critical Appraisal. Audit. Research. 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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The post holder will provide a high standard of care as part of a multi-disciplinary team to patients within the intermediate care service and patients' own homes. The post holder will be working as an autonomous practitioner applying a high level of clinical reasoning to ensure that individualised care is delivered safely. The post holder will be responsible for delivering an Intermediate Care service for patients with highly complex needs within a ward-based setting; however, there may be a requirement to work across a wider community setting. The emphasis of the service will be reablement of patients in order to promote: Faster recovery from illness Prevention of unnecessary acute hospital admissions Prevention of premature admission to long-term residential care Support for a timely discharge from hospital Maximize independent living Develop and maintain clinical skills in line with the role's job description and specific professional registration. Provide individualised care plans for a complex patient caseload and ensure that any delegated workload is completed by staff with the appropriate competencies. Job responsibilities
CLINICAL: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management and support others to do likewise. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions, recommend the best course of intervention, and develop comprehensive management strategies for the patient's presenting condition. To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, using investigative and analytical skills and formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To develop the skills and dexterity, co-ordination, and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To be safe and competent in the use of therapy equipment, relevant to the rotation setting, with support and training from the senior therapist as appropriate. To recommend/prescribe equipment and minor adaptations, following assessment and use of clinical reasoning skills, in order to compensate for unresolved functional deficits, in line with local resources, guidelines, and legislation. To facilitate safe provision of equipment and instruct patients, family, and carers in the use of equipment, as appropriate. To assess, using clinical reasoning for minor adaptations, take measurements, and communicate the recommendations through reports and diagrams to adaptation providers, with support from senior therapists. To have an awareness of potential psychological risk factors and the functional implications of these. To provide spontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching, and instruction to relatives, carers, and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties and adhere to any relevant policies, including competence to use equipment and ensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training, and supervision of practice. To supervise and support staff when appropriate. To provide clinical supervision for occupational therapy students on their first introductory placement and explain the role of occupational therapy to departmental visitors. Assist more senior staff in the training of students and therapy assistant practitioners. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of their condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, and explanation will be used with a variety of patients. Communicate effectively with all members of the occupational therapy team, AHPs, community nursing, and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach to the management of the patient's condition. To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, and have the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. PROFESSIONAL: To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at training sessions in-house, tutorials, and by attending external courses and practicing reflective practice. To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation in line with legal, departmental, and ECCH requirements, communicating assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP). To work within Organisational and Royal College of Occupational Therapists OT guidelines and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct. To have a working knowledge of available equipment, minor adaptations, and resources including Activities of Daily Living (ADL) equipment, therapy and rehabilitation aids, moving and handling equipment, and a basic knowledge of wheelchair provision. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) projects, audit, and outcome measures, either individually or with other clinical staff and the clinical lead for occupational therapy. Make recommendations for change. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply it to the work situation. ORGANISATIONAL: To be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the team leader and to plan and organize efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To decide priorities for a work area, balancing other patient-related and professional demands. Ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the occupational therapy service as a whole. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics within the service. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies that may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe. Ensure the implementation of occupational therapy service policies and any service development changes. To comply with the organisational and service policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate. To undertake any duties that might be considered appropriate by senior occupational therapists and the professional/clinical lead for occupational therapy. Other Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to participate in a rota system of shift working to cover a 6-day a week service. To travel between ECCH sites for meetings and training. All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders, and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role. Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word
CARE . These stand for:
Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone . Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight that by taking the right actions, we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are:
Compassion
- We Listen, We Learn, We Lead |
Action
- My Accountability, My Responsibility |
Respect
- Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money |
Everyone
- Work Together, Achieve Together. Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working. Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Personal Attributes
Physical and mental capacity to deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression. Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients. Able to work collaboratively within a team. Able to work independently. Committed to personal and team development. Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge. Able to maintain judgment under pressure. Able to maintain motivation, drive, enthusiasm, and confidence. Ability to embrace our Culture, Values, and Signature Behaviours. Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required. Qualifications
Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy. Registration with HCPC. Evidence of CPD folder and lifelong learning. Evidence of Preceptorship. Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area. Forward thinking. Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-directed learning. Ability to work independently. Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments. Critical Appraisal. Audit. Research. 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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