CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services
- CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting! Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist wanting to further your rehabilitation, organizational and management skills, working with patients in their own homes? We are seeking an enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our Planned Care team for a fixed term. The position offers experience of a mixed caseload of patients with various pathologies; including amputees, neurological / stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, falls / balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions and palliative / end of life care. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients' potential, to support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment. The team is well-established and covers a large area and population size. The position requires the delivery of assessment and treatment of occupational therapy, providing equipment for patients in their own homes, liaising with patients, family, carers and other MDT staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an OT working in the acute, bed-based rehab, or social services who would like to experience community working, without the long term contract. A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Main duties of the job
Provide assessment, treatment, and interventions to patients in their own home environment to support them to optimise their functional ability. You are required to be a car driver and have access to a car to use for work to see patients in their own home across the locality (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). You may be required to transport and provide equipment from our satellite stores to the patient. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, but you will work closely with other OTs, assistants and physiotherapists. The team also has close links with the community nurses, complex care and frailty team, GP's, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care, and other third party sector organisations. About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio Member of the RCOT Other
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Experience
Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions. Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups. Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations) Experience of assessing for and reviewing of medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration. Previous experience of working in the NHS Experience of community working Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Neurorehabilitation Experience in supervising staff and students Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls. High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies. Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach. Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format, including report writing skills. Good IT skills, including ability to use Microsoft word. Ability to effectively use System One and Microsoft teams. Knowledge and experience in research and audit. Personal/ Physical Attributes
Personally, and professionally responsible Able to self-motivate Willing and able to work as a team member. Confident to work as an autonomous practitioner, alone in community settings. Flexible, adaptable, and reliable Able to foster a culture of continuous improvement Physically fit to perform the job description requirements with or without adaptations Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day 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. £39,205 to £47,084 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)
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- CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting! Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist wanting to further your rehabilitation, organizational and management skills, working with patients in their own homes? We are seeking an enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our Planned Care team for a fixed term. The position offers experience of a mixed caseload of patients with various pathologies; including amputees, neurological / stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, falls / balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions and palliative / end of life care. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients' potential, to support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment. The team is well-established and covers a large area and population size. The position requires the delivery of assessment and treatment of occupational therapy, providing equipment for patients in their own homes, liaising with patients, family, carers and other MDT staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an OT working in the acute, bed-based rehab, or social services who would like to experience community working, without the long term contract. A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Main duties of the job
Provide assessment, treatment, and interventions to patients in their own home environment to support them to optimise their functional ability. You are required to be a car driver and have access to a car to use for work to see patients in their own home across the locality (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). You may be required to transport and provide equipment from our satellite stores to the patient. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, but you will work closely with other OTs, assistants and physiotherapists. The team also has close links with the community nurses, complex care and frailty team, GP's, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care, and other third party sector organisations. About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio Member of the RCOT Other
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Experience
Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions. Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups. Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations) Experience of assessing for and reviewing of medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration. Previous experience of working in the NHS Experience of community working Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Neurorehabilitation Experience in supervising staff and students Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls. High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies. Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach. Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning. Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format, including report writing skills. Good IT skills, including ability to use Microsoft word. Ability to effectively use System One and Microsoft teams. Knowledge and experience in research and audit. Personal/ Physical Attributes
Personally, and professionally responsible Able to self-motivate Willing and able to work as a team member. Confident to work as an autonomous practitioner, alone in community settings. Flexible, adaptable, and reliable Able to foster a culture of continuous improvement Physically fit to perform the job description requirements with or without adaptations Able to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day 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. £39,205 to £47,084 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)
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