Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist to join the East Coast Community Healthcare Rotation, covering Neurology, Primary Care Network (community) and Wheel Chair services.The Integrated Community and Neurology Team - The team supports patients with long-term neurological conditions across the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, and consists of specialist nurses, physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation assistant practitioners.
Assessment and intervention is completed in clinic settings as well as in patients homes and care homes.
We provide timely assessments and treatment to facilitate and improve patients quality of life and maximize independence.
You will take responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, supporting them throughout their journey from initial diagnosis, management and palliative care.Primary Care Homes - The Team support patients in the community with complex care needs who require specialist occupational therapy input to aid in their occupational performance .
Supporting patient to achieve optimal independence.
You will be working as part of the MDT teams which include, Nurses, Occupational therapists, paramedics, rehabilitation support works, assistants practitioners, therapy assistants pharmacy support, health care assistants and community matrons.
Main duties of the job Wheel Chair Services - The service aims to aid mobility, independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals who have a long-term disability or medical conditions that significantly effects their ability to walk and is likely to limit them for six months or clinicians provide thorough assessments to establish the most beneficial wheelchair we can provide within NHS guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Assessments can include postural assessments, pressure relief, alterations and adjustments of NHS wheelchairs to meet specific needs, and reassessment when a patients needs and requirements change.The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.We provide a structured supervision program, including clinical support and regular in-service training.
In return, we expect applicants to show a commitment to Continued Professional Development and evidence based practice.East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is entering exciting new times with integrated health and social care provision.
In partnership with local health and care providers we are evolving into a multidisciplinary, multi-organisational workforce as we continue to deliver community care.
There is an expectation that as this new system develops, the role will also evolve and change providing an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to further develop their skills and knowledge.
About us ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011.
We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL:To beprofessionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of yourown work including the management of patients in your care.
To ensure a highstandards of clinical care for the patients under your management and supportothers to do likewise.Tointerpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accuratediagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions, to recommend the bestcourse of intervention and to develop comprehensive management strategies forthe patient's presenting condition.Toundertake comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative andanalytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatmentplans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skillsand options to formulate a specialised program of care.To acceptclinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organisethis effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use oftime.To developthe skills and dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment andmanual treatment of patients.
To be safe and competent in the use of therapyequipment, relevant to the rotation setting, with support and training from thesenior therapist as appropriate.Torecommend/ prescribe equipment and minor adaptations, following assessment anduse of clinical reasoning skills, in order to compensate for unresolvedfunctional deficits, in line with local resources, guidelines and legislation.Tofacilitate safe provision of equipment and instruct patients, family and carersin the use of equipment, as appropriate.To assess,using clinical reasoning for minor adaptations, take measurements andcommunicate the recommendations, through reports and diagrams to adaptationproviders, with support from senior therapists.To have anawareness of potential psychological risk factors and the functionalimplications of these.To providespontaneous and planned specialist advice, teaching, and instruction torelatives, carers and other professions to promote understanding of the aims ofoccupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.To beresponsible for equipment used in carrying out occupational therapy duties andto adhere to any relevant policies, including competence to use equipment andensure safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training andsupervision of practice.Tosupervise assistants practitioner and support staff when appropriateTo provideclinical supervision for occupational therapy students on their firstintroductory placement and to explain the role of occupational therapy todepartmental visitors.
Assist more senior staff in the training of students andoccupational therapy assistants.Tocommunicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensureunderstanding of the their condition.
Communication skills of persuasion,motivation and explanation will be used with a variety of patients.Communicateeffectively with all members of the occupational therapy team, AHPs andcommunity nursing and other professions to ensure a collaborative approach tothe management of the patient's condition.To assesscapacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within thelegal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.PROFESSIONAL:To maintainown clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any newtrends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your workTo be anactive member of the in-service training programme by attendance at trainingsessions in-house, Tutorials and by attending external courses and practicingreflective practice.To maintainaccurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal,departmental and ECCH requirements, communicating assessment and treatmentresults to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.Toparticipate in staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP).To workwithin Organisational and Royal College of Occupational Therapists OTguidelines and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.To have aworking knowledge of available equipment, minor adaptations and resourcesincluding Activities of Daily Living (ADL) equipment, therapy andrehabilitation aids, moving and handling equipment and a basic knowledge ofwheelchair provision.Toundertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practicesthrough the use of evidence based practice (EBP) projects, audit and outcomemeasures, either individually or with other clinical staff and the clinicallead for occupational therapy.
Make recommendations for change.Demonstratea sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply tothe work situation.ORGANISATIONAL:To beresponsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the team leader and toplan and organize efficiently and effectively with regard to patient managementand use of time.To decidepriorities for a work area, balancing other patient related and professionaldemands.
Ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the occupationaltherapy service as a whole.To beactively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics withinthe service.To be awareof Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which maybe required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recordingand reporting of accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use issafe.Ensure theimplementation of occupational therapy service policies and any servicedevelopment changes.To complywith the organisational and service policies and procedures and to be involvedin the reviewing and updating as appropriate.Toundertake any duties that might be considered appropriate by senioroccupational therapists and the professional / clinical lead for occupationaltherapy.All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH)require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care andservice they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues.All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their jobrole.Our Valuesoutline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as anacronym within the word CARE.These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.Underpinning ourValues are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actionswe continue to build a strong culture.Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.
Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working Desirable Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC Desirable Evidence of CPD folder Evidence of Preceptorship Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area Forward thinking Excellent interpersonal skills Self-directed learning Ability to work independently Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
Desirable Critical Appraisal Audit Research Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Physical and mental capacity to deal with sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients Able to work collaboratively within a team Able to work independently Committed to personal and team development Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge Able to maintain judgment under pressure Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together).
Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.