Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful, proactive, and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our West Lancashire Therapy Team.The post holder will play an integral role within our Therapy Services which includes Adult Community Rehabilitation encompassing GP referrals and hospital discharges, Falls Prevention, Intermediate Care, Neurological Rehab and Urgent Rapid Response.As a Rotational Occupational Therapist you will take deliver high quality Occupational Therapy to adults with a variety of conditions working across a range of community care settings.
You will undertake assessments of adults who are referred to the Teams and services requiring Occupational Therapy input and to be able to adapt to ever changing patient and service needs.This is a permanent, full-time role to provide Occupational Therapy coverage in the West Lancashire community area.
The role will involve community- based working so it is essential to have a UK driving licence and be registered with the UK HCPC.Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th December at Ormskirk District General Hospital, Bickerstaff House, Level 2, Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd, Ormskirk L39 2AZ Main duties of the job To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, seeking support and guidance from senior staff when necessary.
To undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments including accurate diagnosis of patients, using investigative, analytical, and clinical reasoning skills.
To formulate patient led goals, develop, and deliver rehabilitation programmes.
To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines, and agencies to promote understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy To assess for and organise the provision of necessary and appropriate minor adaptations and major adaptations and conduct reviews of provision and safety checks as appropriate.
To demonstrate equipment and ensure patients/ clients families, carers & support workers are confident in the safe and correct use of equipment To be able to continually evaluate patient progress, reassess and adjust treatment as appropriate as part of the integrated multidisciplinary team care delivery model.
To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
To be responsible for managing and prioritising own caseload, which will involve the assessment, treatment and discharge planning for those patients referred to the Community Rehab teams, under the supervision of a more senior clinician.
About us About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.
We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here.
If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit Job description Job responsibilities You will feel valued as an Occupational Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 5withNHS Pensionandfull Agenda for Changeterms and conditions Membership ofMy Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to yourwages as you earn themto help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access toeLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year Free tea, coffee and milkat your base locationThe Ideal CandidateEssential Hold a recognised professional qualification in Occupational Therapy.
Registered with HCPC.
Experience of Clinical Professional Development.
Experience of working in an Occupational Therapy Team.
Varied clinical experience during training as a student or within existing role.
Good understanding of National standards and guidance related to role.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Good time management/ prioritisation skills.
Good levels of IT literacy including good knowledge of service-related systems.
Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable Experience of working in the NHS.
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of working in a community or social services setting.
Experience in promoting health and wellbeing.
Experience of delivering training.
Other requirements: This role requires the successful applicant to be mobile, visiting several locations across a wide geographical area so the post holder must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to an appropriate means of transport to undertake the job effectively.
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