10 Month Fixed-Term Contract
We have an exciting opportunity for a rehabilitation-focused Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Front of House, Admission Avoidance Intermediate Care Service based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
This position involves working with patients referred by the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit staff for assessment of their care and therapy needs to support a discharge home, thus preventing unnecessary hospital admission.
In addition, it involves working with people in their own homes and private provider care homes supporting patients out of hospital and prevention of admission. Applicants will be offering holistic clinical assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and specialist therapy knowledge.
Successful applicants will play a vital role in supporting patient flow as well as providing clinical skills and knowledge to the MDT. This position offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to be involved in the transformation of our intermediate care services.
If you are flexible, caring, and dynamic and feel excited by the possibility of improving services to enhance patients' lives, then please apply.
We are looking for a full-time applicant; however, reduced hours or flexible working patterns will be considered, and we welcome enquiries for this exciting job opportunity.
Main duties of the job
To work across Admission Avoidance Service, Pathway 1 (care at home) and Pathway 2 (Health Interim beds) for the Intermediate Care service. To work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated multi-professional team. To undertake assessment of patients with complex and multiple pathologies using specialist clinical reasoning skills. To identify patient needs, agree on goals, and provide appropriate therapy interventions, equipment, and rehabilitation programmes. To take a holistic approach to all therapeutic interventions, working across professional boundaries at times. To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision-making. To provide support and education to peers, junior staff, non-registered staff, and students. Job responsibilities
To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of specialist clinical reasoning skills. To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. To actively manage positive relationships with other agencies across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated care System involved in the patients pathway. To provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users, and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients' progress, and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient. To support with day-to-day planning and delivery of high-quality care. Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have the use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc, MSc, or Diploma entry-level qualification into the Occupational Therapy profession. Current HCPC registration Documented evidence of own continuing professional development Desirable
Member of RCOT Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification Experience
Essential
Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings In-depth knowledge of holistic assessment, problem-list creation, and goal setting. Experience of equipment provision. Experience of completing moving and handling assessment. Experience of using outcome measures and data to inform on patient outcomes. Desirable
Equipment provision Experience working in intermediate care Experience working in admission avoidance and rapid response Exercise Programme Provision Experience of SystmOne Skills & Abilities
Essential
Time Management and prioritisation skills. Able to demonstrate commitment to high-quality care and service provision. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Good communication skills. Good report writing and documentation skills Able to assess, plan, and implement care. To support all members of the multi-disciplinary team Proficient IT skills on various platforms and programmes. Desirable
Understanding of clinical supervision Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality. Demonstrates professional curiosity. Responsibility for maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies. Knowledge of relevant outcome measures Desirable
SystmOne Symphony Physical Requirements
Essential
Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Move and manoeuvre people and equipment Travel around work base locality Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids Other
Essential
Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems Shows respect for others' feelings, views, and circumstances In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so Positive approach to older people Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude Employer details
Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road Huntingdon PE29 6NT Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 310-OPAC-6814285
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To work across Admission Avoidance Service, Pathway 1 (care at home) and Pathway 2 (Health Interim beds) for the Intermediate Care service. To work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated multi-professional team. To undertake assessment of patients with complex and multiple pathologies using specialist clinical reasoning skills. To identify patient needs, agree on goals, and provide appropriate therapy interventions, equipment, and rehabilitation programmes. To take a holistic approach to all therapeutic interventions, working across professional boundaries at times. To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision-making. To provide support and education to peers, junior staff, non-registered staff, and students. Job responsibilities
To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of specialist clinical reasoning skills. To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. To actively manage positive relationships with other agencies across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated care System involved in the patients pathway. To provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users, and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients' progress, and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient. To support with day-to-day planning and delivery of high-quality care. Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have the use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc, MSc, or Diploma entry-level qualification into the Occupational Therapy profession. Current HCPC registration Documented evidence of own continuing professional development Desirable
Member of RCOT Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification Experience
Essential
Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings In-depth knowledge of holistic assessment, problem-list creation, and goal setting. Experience of equipment provision. Experience of completing moving and handling assessment. Experience of using outcome measures and data to inform on patient outcomes. Desirable
Equipment provision Experience working in intermediate care Experience working in admission avoidance and rapid response Exercise Programme Provision Experience of SystmOne Skills & Abilities
Essential
Time Management and prioritisation skills. Able to demonstrate commitment to high-quality care and service provision. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Good communication skills. Good report writing and documentation skills Able to assess, plan, and implement care. To support all members of the multi-disciplinary team Proficient IT skills on various platforms and programmes. Desirable
Understanding of clinical supervision Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality. Demonstrates professional curiosity. Responsibility for maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies. Knowledge of relevant outcome measures Desirable
SystmOne Symphony Physical Requirements
Essential
Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Move and manoeuvre people and equipment Travel around work base locality Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids Other
Essential
Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems Shows respect for others' feelings, views, and circumstances In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so Positive approach to older people Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude Employer details
Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road Huntingdon PE29 6NT Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 310-OPAC-6814285
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