Whitby Coast and Moors Primary Care Network are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist. Our PCN is setting up a new multidisciplinary holistic care team to provide dedicated support and care for patients with complex needs. The team will care primarily, but not exclusively, for older adults.
You will have the opportunity to share in the development of this new team which will focus on health, wellbeing and independence.
You will need to have clarity of professional identity and be comfortable working with a degree of uncertainty as new services are tested and developed.
In this new team there will be plenty of opportunity to use your service development, leadership and excellent clinical skills as you work with others to improve outcomes for patients.
If you are excited by the chance to work in a brand new team designed to make a real difference to patients' lives, and based in a beautiful area, please consider this role.
Main duties of the job
We recognise the unique role of occupational therapy in primary care in providing holistic patient centred care. The successful candidate will be the first occupational therapist to work in the PCN and will have the opportunity to develop a role that can evolve to meet the needs of the local population. The PCN occupational therapist will be involved in a wide range of work to improve the outcomes of patients who require support with their everyday lives. They will work with others in the multi-professional team to deliver safe and effective therapeutic interventions. About us
Whitby Coast and Moors PCN comprises 4 GP practices in Whitby and the surrounding area. Our member practices are Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical Practice, Staithes Surgery and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our population faces particular challenges relating to higher than average chronic disease, coastal deprivation and rural isolation. As a forward-thinking PCN we are open to exploring new ways of working together and see the development of our new team as a fantastic opportunity to improve the health of our population and make a real difference to our patients' lives. Our well-run practices are located in a stunningly beautiful area where staff turnover rates are low. We are proud to achieve consistently high feedback from our patients. We welcome any informal enquiries and visits relating to this exciting new role. Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering bespoke clinical care interventions within the remit of the new multi-professional team. The role will involve clinical assessment, rehabilitation and proactive work in areas including frailty, chronic illness and social isolation. The post holder will work with individuals and with team colleagues to assess needs, agree goals and implement patient centred therapeutic programmes of intervention. They will evaluate progress and outcomes and use learning to shape the development of the service. They will work closely with the team and with other key groups including the GP practices, community services, voluntary services and social care. The post holder will be proactive and self-motivated. They will use their skills and experience to develop the PCN OT role within the locality. They will regularly contribute to MDT meetings and will have the opportunity to support OT students undertaking role emergent primary care placements. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times, ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidenced based theoretical and practical knowledge. Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work well as an individual and within a team Ability to adapt and respond to change Ability to work across different sites and locations Experience
Post graduate experience as an OT in a range of clinical settings including work with older adults Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of service development Experience of working in a community setting Leadership, supervision and teaching experience Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration 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 recognise the unique role of occupational therapy in primary care in providing holistic patient centred care. The successful candidate will be the first occupational therapist to work in the PCN and will have the opportunity to develop a role that can evolve to meet the needs of the local population. The PCN occupational therapist will be involved in a wide range of work to improve the outcomes of patients who require support with their everyday lives. They will work with others in the multi-professional team to deliver safe and effective therapeutic interventions. About us
Whitby Coast and Moors PCN comprises 4 GP practices in Whitby and the surrounding area. Our member practices are Whitby Group Practice, Esk Valley Medical Practice, Staithes Surgery and Sleights and Sandsend Medical Practice. Our population faces particular challenges relating to higher than average chronic disease, coastal deprivation and rural isolation. As a forward-thinking PCN we are open to exploring new ways of working together and see the development of our new team as a fantastic opportunity to improve the health of our population and make a real difference to our patients' lives. Our well-run practices are located in a stunningly beautiful area where staff turnover rates are low. We are proud to achieve consistently high feedback from our patients. We welcome any informal enquiries and visits relating to this exciting new role. Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering bespoke clinical care interventions within the remit of the new multi-professional team. The role will involve clinical assessment, rehabilitation and proactive work in areas including frailty, chronic illness and social isolation. The post holder will work with individuals and with team colleagues to assess needs, agree goals and implement patient centred therapeutic programmes of intervention. They will evaluate progress and outcomes and use learning to shape the development of the service. They will work closely with the team and with other key groups including the GP practices, community services, voluntary services and social care. The post holder will be proactive and self-motivated. They will use their skills and experience to develop the PCN OT role within the locality. They will regularly contribute to MDT meetings and will have the opportunity to support OT students undertaking role emergent primary care placements. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times, ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidenced based theoretical and practical knowledge. Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work well as an individual and within a team Ability to adapt and respond to change Ability to work across different sites and locations Experience
Post graduate experience as an OT in a range of clinical settings including work with older adults Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of service development Experience of working in a community setting Leadership, supervision and teaching experience Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration 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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