Job summary We are looking for a passionate and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Memory and Later Life Team.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced members of the multidisciplinary team within the three distinct pathways (Early Memory, Complex Care and Care Home Education and Support Service).
This post offers a variety of opportunities within the service, with a focus working within care homes to provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
This role provides a great opportunity to utilise core skills of Occupational Therapy in providing specialist assessment and interventions, whilst working alongside the patients and their carers to promote engagement in meaningful occupation.
You will be part of a hardworking and caring team providing specialist input to people living in care homes and the community, with cognitive difficulties, mental health needs alongside other physical health, neurological and complex conditions.
We offer fantastic opportunities for CPD within the Occupational Therapy service and are keen to ensure staff can develop their skills and knowledge as well as promoting the profession through involvement in the local community.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel across the county to visit patients within care homes or their own homes.
Main duties of the job To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.
To work primarily within the Care Home Education and Support Service (CHESS), but across all three pathways dependent on clinical need.
In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.
To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions.
Co-ordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.
To work as part of the Multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, support workers and care home staff to provide high quality, co-ordinated treatment plans.
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.
About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future.
In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th January 2025 Closing date : 28th January 2025 We welcome your application.
Person Specification Education and Qulaification Essential Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification HCPC Registration Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
Desirable Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge and Experience Essential Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
Experience of supervising students / non registered staff Desirable Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
Undertaking Appraisals Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competence Essential Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
Good conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in Guidance Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
Effective interpersonal skills.
Effective time and case management skills Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
Desirable Clinical Leadership.
Training & Induction of staff.
Delegation skills.
Debriefing skills.
Teaching/Presentation skills.