Senior Occupational Therapist (will consider Band 5/6 development post)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the community rehabilitation therapy team at Copeland ICC. The post is full time, 37.5 hours per week which includes some evening and weekend working; part time and flexible working patterns considered.
For the right candidate, we would actively consider the role being a development post for an established Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate would remain as a Band 5 while they worked towards achieving a supported action plan to develop the clinical and leadership knowledge and experience required to undertake the role of Senior Occupational Therapist. It is expected that the action plan would be completed within a timescale of 12 months.
We are a friendly and supportive team consisting of OTs, Physios, HCP coordinators, APs, Hub administrators, Rehab Assistants, and Home Care Practitioners. We work closely with the MDT including DNs, GP practices, and many other community services, agencies, and professionals.
The post holder will manage a defined caseload of patients, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions in community hospital wards and community settings while facilitating safe and efficient discharge planning.
They will provide leadership and supervision to support staff and students within the team.
Main duties of the job
The Community Care Group provides a range of services to people over 18 living within North Cumbria. Its key community health focus is to provide care to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge, and where possible to enable patients to manage their own conditions and remain in their homes, enhancing both their independence and quality of life.
The Community Rehab Teams within Copeland ICC provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of long and short-term conditions, working closely with our health and social care colleagues.
Patients are seen as in-patients (in Community Hospital beds or Interim Community beds) in their own homes (including residential and nursing homes).
There is a strong focus on professional development opportunities and CPD within the team. You will have access to quality, regular clinical supervision, and we offer induction, ongoing professional support, and an interesting and highly rewarding job to the successful applicant.
The core working hours of the service are Mon to Fri 8.00-16.00 but the post holder will be included on a rota to cover late shifts, weekend working, and bank holidays to support ICC working 7 days a week, 365 days a year 8 am until 8 pm.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Employer details
As part of one of the largest employers in the UK, NCIC future employees will have access to the following benefits:
* A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working Scheme
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
* Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
* Registration with the Health Professions Council
* Evidence of CPD
Desirable
* Clinical Educator qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
* Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
* Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities.
* Experience of supervision of junior staff and students.
* Experience of Audit procedures.
* Extensive clinical experience, including individual and group work.
Desirable
* Experience of working within a range of settings.
* Experience of conducting audit and/or research; Experience of staff management.
* Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff.
* Clinical application of a variety of standardised assessments such as the MOHO tools.
Knowledge
Essential
* Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
* Understanding and application of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
* Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures.
* Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions/techniques related to clinical specialty.
* Demonstrable knowledge and confidence in communicating the role of Occupational Therapy.
* Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision.
* Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application.
* Detailed knowledge of legislation related to current practice.
* Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice relating to occupational therapy.
* Knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and mental health conditions.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Model of Human Occupation.
* Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
* Understanding of team dynamics.
* Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
* Training and presentation skills.
* Understanding of current political climate affecting Health issues.
* I.T. Use of Databases and word processing and standard office packages.
* Critically analyse research and apply to practice; Have understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities that clients may access.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
* Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
* Ability to build effective working relationships.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Leadership skills.
* Ability to supervise junior or support staff.
* Credibility in main area of practice.
* Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, quickly and effectively, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways.
* Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate the need for treatment.
* Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff.
* Ability to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately.
* IT skills including word processing, e-mail skills.
* Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
* Presentation skills.
* Ability to deliver training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
* Resource management skills/training.
* Provision of Clinical Supervision.
* Experience in clinical audit.
Desirable
* Training and Presentation Skills.
* Understanding of clinical competence.
* Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
* Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Excellent communicator with all members of multi-disciplinary care teams.
* Self-motivator.
* Professional attitude to work and team members.
* Able to work independently or as part of a team.
* A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service.
* Commitment to Professional Development.
* Commitment to maintaining evidence-based practice.
* Able to travel (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
* Able to work 7 days per week.
Other Requirements
Essential
* Registration with the Health Professions Council; Membership of professional body.
Desirable
* Driving licence.
* Membership of special interest group.
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