Job summary
Employer heading
Community Occupational Therapist
Band 6
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
The Urgent Community Response Therapy Team based at St James Clinic, Kings Lynn PE30 5NU has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
The role will be to serve the Urgent Community Response Teams working alongside the West Home First HUB that aims to support optimal discharge from hospital but also avoid admission by providing multi-disciplinary intervention at home with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
If you are an experienced practitioner who is able to support patients and their families in challenging situations, then this role is for you.
You will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving skills and be resilient and able to cope in changing and challenging situations. Previous experience in discharge planning and development of robust rehab programmes in a rehabilitation setting would be desired. The expectation of the post-holder would be to carry out occupational therapy assessments for patients in the in rehabilitation setting, and if required there may be a need to provide support to the Urgent Community Response team with assessing patients in their own homes,. Visits in the community may be planned or unplanned depending on the need.
Clinical supervision will be provided by a band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. We offer the opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
To assess and prescribe treatment packages for patients with long term conditions, the
frail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of
life and independence where possible.
Able to triage, review timely responses to referrals on a needs-based basis utilising the
skills and expertise of others in the team.
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital via an
unplanned care triage hub Community Response Team
To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
To provide in-reach to inpatient units and step up beds where required
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to
provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Working for our organisation
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Working in Kings Lynn is accessible from Cambridge, Lincolnshire & South Norfolk.
The right candidate will be required to work between the Nordelph Unit in Downham Market, St James Clinic's Urgent Community Response Team in Kings Lynn, Goodwin's Hall in Kings Lynn, and SPOT purchase beds across West Norfolk.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients
including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team,
other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills.
Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, to
identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs.
Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to
maximise their functional ability.
Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.
Assess patients’ holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to
patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and
treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment
process.
Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity
impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in
order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.
Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patient’s co-operation in
their treatment plan.
Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals
and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated
appropriately
Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard
Framework.
Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised
according to service targets and needs.
Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that Systmone inputting is
completed daily.
Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.
Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,
manual and mobilising skills.
Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team.
Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.
Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.
Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,
therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
- • Current HCPC registration
- • Clinical educators course
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of working at relevant level
- • Good observational and reporting skills
- • Good interpersonal skills
- • Concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
- • Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
- • Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in complex moving and handling.
- • Experience in training and supervising staff
- • Experience working at Band 6 level
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
- • Highly motivated
- • Flexible & Resilient
Communication
Essential criteria
- • Tact & diplomacy
- • Empathy & sensitivity
- • Ability to use own initiative
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Ability to manage stressful situations
- • A team player
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential criteria
- • Professional appearance
- • Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
- • Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- • Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
- • Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Jones
- Job title
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07774 334827
- Additional information
All informal and formal enquiries welcomed.
Alternative contact: Phil Ward Clinical Lead - Physiotherapist 07710 393647.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Room 218, Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
- Telephone
- 01603697444
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