Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our established and friendly integrated Norwich Community Therapy Team. If you have a positive "can do" attitude that reflects the Trust values of compassion, creativity, and community, we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job
The role requires a flexible individual who is able to work independently to ensure the delivery of a quality service. You will work with the Norwich team and carry a varied caseload including neurology, falls, orthopaedic, MSK, long-term conditions, palliative care, and supporting with triage. There will be priority patients who will require urgent input in order to support them at home and prevent a hospital admission. Job responsibilities
Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a graded treatment plan. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills. Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, to identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to maximise their functional ability. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment process. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients' cooperation in their treatment plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care coordinated appropriately. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets and needs. Ensure patient-held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. Person Specification
Other
Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language Be reliable Professional appearance Qualifications
Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Clinical educators course Experience
Evidence of working at a relevant level Evidence of good observational and reporting skills Ability to concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records Ability to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills Good interpersonal skills Experience in complex moving and handling Experience of remote triaging Experience of admission avoidance Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Knowledge of additional specialist areas eg seating, manual handling through in-house training & short courses Highly motivated Communication
Evidence of ability to demonstrate tact & diplomacy Evidence of ability to demonstrate empathy & sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Personal and people development
Ability to manage stressful situations Evidence of being a team player Personal attributes and behaviours
To understand the importance of safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children 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 experienced and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our established and friendly integrated Norwich Community Therapy Team. If you have a positive "can do" attitude that reflects the Trust values of compassion, creativity, and community, we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job
The role requires a flexible individual who is able to work independently to ensure the delivery of a quality service. You will work with the Norwich team and carry a varied caseload including neurology, falls, orthopaedic, MSK, long-term conditions, palliative care, and supporting with triage. There will be priority patients who will require urgent input in order to support them at home and prevent a hospital admission. Job responsibilities
Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a graded treatment plan. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills. Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, to identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to maximise their functional ability. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. Assess patients' holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment process. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients' cooperation in their treatment plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care coordinated appropriately. Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets and needs. Ensure patient-held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. Person Specification
Other
Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language Be reliable Professional appearance Qualifications
Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Clinical educators course Experience
Evidence of working at a relevant level Evidence of good observational and reporting skills Ability to concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records Ability to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills Good interpersonal skills Experience in complex moving and handling Experience of remote triaging Experience of admission avoidance Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Knowledge of additional specialist areas eg seating, manual handling through in-house training & short courses Highly motivated Communication
Evidence of ability to demonstrate tact & diplomacy Evidence of ability to demonstrate empathy & sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Personal and people development
Ability to manage stressful situations Evidence of being a team player Personal attributes and behaviours
To understand the importance of safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children 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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