Specialist Occupational Therapist - Frailty
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Frailty Team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable completing holistic assessments and providing specialist intervention in areas such as long-term conditions, cognition & capacity, and moving & handling. As a frailty team, we support front door frailty and start patient assessment from their initial admission. We also have a short stay ward where we aim to assess and discharge patients within 72 hours to reduce the potential for hospital-acquired functional decline or deconditioning. If a patient's needs are more complex and a longer period of assessment is required, we can transfer patients to a ward where this is possible. Throughout this process, we work closely with MDT colleagues to ensure thorough assessment and open communication. Our service is innovative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to quality improvement and service development. We are fully committed to the training, education, and development of our staff. We can support applicants returning to practice and will consider developmental band 5 to band 6 applications. Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Occupational Therapy Team, you will further develop this role within a Frailty specialism. We have a state-of-the-art frailty block that has been purpose-built for the frailty pathway. You will work closely with MDT colleagues to develop the Frailty pathway across our in-patient service, prevent admissions, and facilitate early discharge. You will engage in joint working with our community teams to provide a 'care closer to home' approach to discharge planning, while supervising and engaging in the development of our Therapy Assistant Practitioners across the team. In the future, this post will form part of a Band 6 rotational programme within Occupational Therapy as this develops. About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, running Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time... all the time. Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments, and record keeping Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail Experience
NHS or equivalent experience in inpatient areas, acute, or community services Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment 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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We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive Frailty Team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable completing holistic assessments and providing specialist intervention in areas such as long-term conditions, cognition & capacity, and moving & handling. As a frailty team, we support front door frailty and start patient assessment from their initial admission. We also have a short stay ward where we aim to assess and discharge patients within 72 hours to reduce the potential for hospital-acquired functional decline or deconditioning. If a patient's needs are more complex and a longer period of assessment is required, we can transfer patients to a ward where this is possible. Throughout this process, we work closely with MDT colleagues to ensure thorough assessment and open communication. Our service is innovative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to quality improvement and service development. We are fully committed to the training, education, and development of our staff. We can support applicants returning to practice and will consider developmental band 5 to band 6 applications. Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Occupational Therapy Team, you will further develop this role within a Frailty specialism. We have a state-of-the-art frailty block that has been purpose-built for the frailty pathway. You will work closely with MDT colleagues to develop the Frailty pathway across our in-patient service, prevent admissions, and facilitate early discharge. You will engage in joint working with our community teams to provide a 'care closer to home' approach to discharge planning, while supervising and engaging in the development of our Therapy Assistant Practitioners across the team. In the future, this post will form part of a Band 6 rotational programme within Occupational Therapy as this develops. About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, running Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time... all the time. Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Professional Qualification to degree level or equivalent in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Broad and specialist knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions Demonstration of knowledge of core and specialist Therapy skills Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area Experience of multi-disciplinary communication, assessments, and record keeping Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail Experience
NHS or equivalent experience in inpatient areas, acute, or community services Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment 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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