We currently have a Band 5 OT vacancy within our well-established Early Supported Discharge Stroke Team in South East Essex. This post forms part of our community band 5 OT rotation and there will be the opportunity to rotate to other areas within EPUT Community Services including inpatient stroke/frailty rehabilitation, admission avoidance, and frailty virtual ward.
If you are a newly qualified OT, or an OT who is keen to work with stroke survivors and experience the breadth of Occupational Therapy roles within Community Health services, this could be the job for you. Community Health Services are changing and developing at a rapid rate, with the focus on admission avoidance, rehabilitation at home and smooth and effective transition from Acute Hospital to home.
Main duties of the job
Here in the community, we have time to spend with patients to achieve their goals and meet their needs in a holistic way. You will be part of a large and experienced Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working within people's homes.
You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy intervention to a designated client group. There is a robust support structure in place with Senior OTs, in-service training, peer supervision, and external CPD opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to work within close-knit MDTs alongside Senior Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To be responsible for delivery of Occupational Therapy within the area of general/complex medical conditions, prioritising clinical needs to provide an equitable and effective service. To be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex/variable needs, within a community setting. To plan and implement effective assessment and treatment programmes, using confident decision-making skills. To co-ordinate, implement and monitor patient-centred goals, as part of the overall treatment plan, using appropriate recognised assessment tools. To respond effectively to changing needs of the patient caseload, evaluating and modifying treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. To prescribe appropriate standard/non-standard specialist equipment, obtaining authorisation where necessary. To apply appropriate understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice to patients, carers, members of the voluntary sector, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To empower patients to be actively involved in self-management, through advice, education, coping strategies and therapeutic procedures. To seek advice from other relevant professionals to inform analysis and reasoning where appropriate, or when more complex needs or situations become apparent. To seek informal/formal support from senior colleagues to alleviate distressing or emotional situations. To identify and justify when a patient does not require Occupational Therapy intervention, but needs other professional input and referral to other services. To make appropriate onward referrals, to ensure identified clinical needs continue to be met after discharge from the service. To significantly develop knowledge of aids, adaptations, and manual handling skills, to promote maximum independence. To evaluate treatment and use reflective practice within supervision to improve patient care and modify as required. To develop a good knowledge and application of risk assessment, including carrying out intervention within the community. To adhere to the NHS policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Manual Handling, and work regulations.
Communication
To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues, demonstrating highly developed verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate often complex information, managing barriers to communication such as dysphasia, learning difficulties, cognitive or sensory difficulties. To provide advice and demonstration to clients and carers in the use of equipment and other techniques to optimise the clients functional ability, independence and safety. To undertake joint visits with other professionals, as required. To maintain patient confidentiality in all communications. To attend team meetings to ensure effective team communication. To liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence. Ensure that feedback and appropriate information is given to clients in a patient-centred manner.
Documentation
To accurately record all activity data and maintain clinical records, in a timely manner, via our electronic systems. This would include all patient and family/carer contacts as well as time spent on training and travel, etc. To ensure that information provided to patients/carers is presented in an easily understood format. To participate in developing clinical guidelines for staff, clients and carers, with regards to set up of equipment and treatment. For example, the safe workings and use of a hoist and sling within any given environment and patient scenario.
Professional / Service Development
To adhere to the HCPC and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. To exercise good practice with time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. To respect the individuality, values, cultural, and religious diversity of clients and key relationships, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs. To facilitate and encourage the sharing of best practice and regularly evaluate clinical interventions, in line with local and national research & development. To apply specialist skills and knowledge, in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. To engage actively in practice development, audit and research activities relevant to Occupational Therapy and/or the service area, to promote evidence-based practice. To be involved in the identification of service development needs and supporting the Service Manager in changes to service provision, as necessary. To work effectively as a member of the team to support the planning and delivery of local & national service objectives, in line with departmental development strategies. To work with the management team to contribute to the delivery of the Trust's Development Plan for OT, and the development of clinical governance and quality agenda. To be familiar with project developments/initiatives within the department and Trust. To report incidents using the Trust incident reporting system. To adhere to the Trust's Uniform Policy.
Training / Supervision & Appraisal
To maintain up-to-date knowledge and evidence of best practice in relation to OT Practice, through formal/informal training, meetings and supervision. To demonstrate ability to review and reflect on own practice and performance, through effective use of professional/operational supervision and appraisal, in line with local guidelines. To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in external/internal training courses, as agreed, for continual professional development and to meet appraisal objectives, providing feedback for courses attended. To participate in the induction and training of students and other staff, in line with the Trust Supervision & Appraisal Policy.
Clinical Governance, Quality & Standards
To apply and advise, as commensurate with band, on guidelines/legislation relating to OT service provision. To actively involve and engage patients, carers, and members of the public in the development of service provision, through the audit process. To comply with professional standards, including quality and Trust clinical governance policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
* BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration or registration pending
Desirable
* Evidence of Continual professional development (CPD)
* Relevant mentorship/supervision qualifications/experience
Skills / Experience
Essential
* Basic awareness of current legislation, government initiatives & current practice affecting OT
* Clinical experience (incl. Student Placements) of area relating to speciality/post
* Commitment to evidence-based practice
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise/facilitate own and others daily work activities
* Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
* Literate in IT/Computer Skills
* Excellent oral/written communication skills based on fluency of the English Language
Desirable
* Experience of working with patients with physical impairments/long-term conditions
* Sound knowledge of current local and national agendas
* Able to show and demonstrate experience of supervision and training of others
* Advanced Communication skills
* Presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Commitment to life-long learning and self-directed learning
* Commitment to patient-centred, non-discriminatory practice
* Ability to demonstrate efficient and effective time management organisation, planning and problem-solving skills
* Ability to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills
* Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour
* Ensures that the organisational values are demonstrated by self and others, every day, and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way either directly, or raised with the relevant Line Manager/through the relevant processes within the Trust, as appropriate
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Current valid driving licence
* Ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochford Hospital
Union Lane
Rochford
SS4 1RB
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