We arelooking for someone who is empathetic, self-motivated and organised with greatinterpersonal skills who will be committed to delivering the highest quality ofservice to our patients.
If you have whatit takes and have the experience as follows, we would like to hear from you
BSc inOccupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs.
Healthand Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.
Experiencein managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience,completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions and evaluatingoutcomes aligned to care plans.
Experienceof Assessment and Treatment delivery in long term conditions and activemanagement.
A highlevel of competence with IT including in Patient Management Systems such asEMIS Web.
RiskAssessment Experience.
Experienceof writing comprehensive clinical notes.
Abilityto communicate effectively in both orally and in writing.
Abilityto develop and maintain constructive relationships.
Awarenessof the issues surrounding vulnerable groups and the boundaries of professionalrelationships.
The role will involve working across any of our 5 local practicesand travel to complete home visits with patients across the locality and so afull driving licence and vehicle for work purposes is required.
37.5 hours per week inclusive of one day per week to attend University orcomplete online study to complete the Roadmap.
Main duties of the job
Thispost requires an Occupational Therapist who is highly specialised and can workat an advanced level of practice within Leek and Biddulph Primary Care Network(PCN). The PCN's occupational therapyservice is separate from, but complementary to, the occupational therapyservices currently available within secondary services community therapy andsocial services OT. The remit of the PCN OT service is Early Intervention forindividuals with physical or mental health conditions. The service provides assessmentand intervention programmes for Pain Management, Fatigue Management, andCognitive Impairment. Environmental assessments within the home are completedas appropriate. The post holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-makingand expert care for patients within the PCN. They will need to be autonomousand carry their own clinical caseload under the supervision of the FCP OTs.Experience within community services essential. Upon completion of the roadmap the salary would increase. About us
Leek andBiddulph PCN are a group of five GP practices working together to focus onlocal patient care. We are amulti-disciplinary team, covering Leek and Biddulph, responsible for thehealthcare of just over 50,000 patients.We are led by Dr Neil Briscoe our PCN Clinical Director and a supportivemanagement team. We are a veryforward thinking and innovative PCN who were the first PCN in NorthStaffordshire to convert to a Limited Company.We utilise to the full, the skills and experience of our team memberswhich includes Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, OccupationalTherapists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Team. Wehave a flexible approach to working patterns and generous terms and conditionsincluding the NHS Pension. We aresupportive of professional development and pride ourselves on developing newroles in a collaborative and friendly environment. This is a permanentrole. Ideally full time but we wouldconsider part time. Job responsibilities
This Job Description is a guide to the nature and main duties ofthe post as they currently exist, but it is not intended as a whollycomprehensive or permanent schedule and it is not part of the contract ofemployment. Toreflect changing needs and priorities, some elements of this post may besubject to change and where required, any appropriate communication orconsultation with the post holder will be undertaken prior to making anychanges. Equality andDiversity It is theresponsibility of every member of staff to understand the PCNs equality anddiversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equalitylegislation including the Equality Act 2010 and to: Act in ways that support equalityand diversity and recognises the importance of people's rights in accordancewith legislation, policies, procedures and good practice. Valuing people as individuals andtreating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and withoutprejudice, respecting diversity and recognising people's expressed beliefs,preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriateservices. Recognise and report behaviourthat undermines equality under Practice policy. Be consciously aware of own behaviour andencourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues. Acknowledge others' differentperspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone theycome into contact with. With the support of the PCNManager, develop an equality and diversity objective through the personaldevelopment review process. Health andSafety The post hold will assist in promoting and maintain their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in the PCNs Health and Safety Policy,to include Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a waythat manages those risks. Makingeffective use of training to update knowledge and skills. InfectionControl All staffhave both duty and responsibility to avoid and prevent the spread of infectionas a consequence of any actions or activities they are carrying out during thecourse of their duties. The postholder must Take all reasonable care tominimise the risk to service users, colleagues and members of the public(including themselves) of healthcare-associated infections. Co-operate with the PCN inensuring that all statutory and mandatory requirements are complied with- inparticular, compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code ofPractice for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. Be knowledgeable of and compliantwith, the PCNs infection control policies and procedures, which includesattendance at mandatory training. DataProtection It is arequirement of employment within Leek and Biddulph PCN that all staff mustcomply with the obligation of confidentiality to personal identifiableinformation. The Data Protection Act 1998 safeguards the handling ofinformation held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is theduty of all staff employed by the PCN to uphold the principles of the Act. Freedom ofInformation Act The Freedomof Information Act 2000 requires all public organisations to provide any memberof the public, upon receipt of a written request, with the information theyrequire, subject to certain exemptions. Every member of staff employed by Leekand Biddulph PCN must take responsibility, in conjunction with the PCN Manager,for any request for information that they receive and respond in line with thePCN Freedom of Information Policy and guidance. This jobdescription is not intended to be exhaustive but to indicate the mainresponsibilities of the post and may be amended from time to time afterconsultation with the post holder. Person Specification
Work Circumstances
A commitment to partnership working, inclusion of a diverse workforce and service integration. Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the post, with any reasonable adjustment being made under the Equality Act Able to travel across Leek and Biddulph PCN and have a driving licence and vehicle for work purposes. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
An ability to communicate effectively in the written and oral form and the understanding of how to develop and maintain constructive relationships Knowledge and experience of a variety of standardised and non-standardised assessment methods for a wide range of health concerns e.g. anxiety, dementia, stress, pain, fatigue, falls etc. Knowledge and skills in environmental assessment and provision of minor adaptation and equipment to support independence in ADLs around the home Ability to be self-motivated and work co-operatively as part of a team Knowledge and awareness of a variety of physical and mental health conditions and their impact on function. Knowledge of the role of OT within Primary Care and the evidence base that supports this. An ability to manage conflicting priorities and ones own time with a minimum of supervision to meet agreed deadlines Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing Patients perspectives and choices. Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open and trusting environment. Awareness of the issues around working with vulnerable groups and the boundaries of professional relationships. Qualifications
BSc in Occupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Willingness to complete the FCP Roadmap or already hold the FCP Roadmap Post Grad Training within areas of Mental Health, Frailty, Dementia or Pain Management. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and or Specialist Sections. Experience
Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Experience of assessment and treatment delivery in long term conditions and active management IT literate, including competency in Patient Management Systems (e.g. EMIS Web) and MS Office applications Extensive experience of writing comprehensive clinical notes, implementing and evaluating interventions that are evidence based but person centred. Experience of using Medequip services Community and lone working experience. Experience within both mental health and physical health settings. Experience of working within a primary care setting. 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. £36,277 a yearPro-rata for part time staff.
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Thispost requires an Occupational Therapist who is highly specialised and can workat an advanced level of practice within Leek and Biddulph Primary Care Network(PCN). The PCN's occupational therapyservice is separate from, but complementary to, the occupational therapyservices currently available within secondary services community therapy andsocial services OT. The remit of the PCN OT service is Early Intervention forindividuals with physical or mental health conditions. The service provides assessmentand intervention programmes for Pain Management, Fatigue Management, andCognitive Impairment. Environmental assessments within the home are completedas appropriate. The post holder will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-makingand expert care for patients within the PCN. They will need to be autonomousand carry their own clinical caseload under the supervision of the FCP OTs.Experience within community services essential. Upon completion of the roadmap the salary would increase. About us
Leek andBiddulph PCN are a group of five GP practices working together to focus onlocal patient care. We are amulti-disciplinary team, covering Leek and Biddulph, responsible for thehealthcare of just over 50,000 patients.We are led by Dr Neil Briscoe our PCN Clinical Director and a supportivemanagement team. We are a veryforward thinking and innovative PCN who were the first PCN in NorthStaffordshire to convert to a Limited Company.We utilise to the full, the skills and experience of our team memberswhich includes Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, OccupationalTherapists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Mental Health Team. Wehave a flexible approach to working patterns and generous terms and conditionsincluding the NHS Pension. We aresupportive of professional development and pride ourselves on developing newroles in a collaborative and friendly environment. This is a permanentrole. Ideally full time but we wouldconsider part time. Job responsibilities
This Job Description is a guide to the nature and main duties ofthe post as they currently exist, but it is not intended as a whollycomprehensive or permanent schedule and it is not part of the contract ofemployment. Toreflect changing needs and priorities, some elements of this post may besubject to change and where required, any appropriate communication orconsultation with the post holder will be undertaken prior to making anychanges. Equality andDiversity It is theresponsibility of every member of staff to understand the PCNs equality anddiversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equalitylegislation including the Equality Act 2010 and to: Act in ways that support equalityand diversity and recognises the importance of people's rights in accordancewith legislation, policies, procedures and good practice. Valuing people as individuals andtreating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and withoutprejudice, respecting diversity and recognising people's expressed beliefs,preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriateservices. Recognise and report behaviourthat undermines equality under Practice policy. Be consciously aware of own behaviour andencourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues. Acknowledge others' differentperspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone theycome into contact with. With the support of the PCNManager, develop an equality and diversity objective through the personaldevelopment review process. Health andSafety The post hold will assist in promoting and maintain their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in the PCNs Health and Safety Policy,to include Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a waythat manages those risks. Makingeffective use of training to update knowledge and skills. InfectionControl All staffhave both duty and responsibility to avoid and prevent the spread of infectionas a consequence of any actions or activities they are carrying out during thecourse of their duties. The postholder must Take all reasonable care tominimise the risk to service users, colleagues and members of the public(including themselves) of healthcare-associated infections. Co-operate with the PCN inensuring that all statutory and mandatory requirements are complied with- inparticular, compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code ofPractice for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. Be knowledgeable of and compliantwith, the PCNs infection control policies and procedures, which includesattendance at mandatory training. DataProtection It is arequirement of employment within Leek and Biddulph PCN that all staff mustcomply with the obligation of confidentiality to personal identifiableinformation. The Data Protection Act 1998 safeguards the handling ofinformation held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is theduty of all staff employed by the PCN to uphold the principles of the Act. Freedom ofInformation Act The Freedomof Information Act 2000 requires all public organisations to provide any memberof the public, upon receipt of a written request, with the information theyrequire, subject to certain exemptions. Every member of staff employed by Leekand Biddulph PCN must take responsibility, in conjunction with the PCN Manager,for any request for information that they receive and respond in line with thePCN Freedom of Information Policy and guidance. This jobdescription is not intended to be exhaustive but to indicate the mainresponsibilities of the post and may be amended from time to time afterconsultation with the post holder. Person Specification
Work Circumstances
A commitment to partnership working, inclusion of a diverse workforce and service integration. Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the post, with any reasonable adjustment being made under the Equality Act Able to travel across Leek and Biddulph PCN and have a driving licence and vehicle for work purposes. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
An ability to communicate effectively in the written and oral form and the understanding of how to develop and maintain constructive relationships Knowledge and experience of a variety of standardised and non-standardised assessment methods for a wide range of health concerns e.g. anxiety, dementia, stress, pain, fatigue, falls etc. Knowledge and skills in environmental assessment and provision of minor adaptation and equipment to support independence in ADLs around the home Ability to be self-motivated and work co-operatively as part of a team Knowledge and awareness of a variety of physical and mental health conditions and their impact on function. Knowledge of the role of OT within Primary Care and the evidence base that supports this. An ability to manage conflicting priorities and ones own time with a minimum of supervision to meet agreed deadlines Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing Patients perspectives and choices. Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open and trusting environment. Awareness of the issues around working with vulnerable groups and the boundaries of professional relationships. Qualifications
BSc in Occupational Therapy under a training programme approved by the College of OTs Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Willingness to complete the FCP Roadmap or already hold the FCP Roadmap Post Grad Training within areas of Mental Health, Frailty, Dementia or Pain Management. Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and or Specialist Sections. Experience
Experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Experience of assessment and treatment delivery in long term conditions and active management IT literate, including competency in Patient Management Systems (e.g. EMIS Web) and MS Office applications Extensive experience of writing comprehensive clinical notes, implementing and evaluating interventions that are evidence based but person centred. Experience of using Medequip services Community and lone working experience. Experience within both mental health and physical health settings. Experience of working within a primary care setting. 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. £36,277 a yearPro-rata for part time staff.
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