Job summary
We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist who shares in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by an integrated multidisciplinary approach stabilising patients within the place they call home.
The OBI team is a therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will be predominantly crisis response work within a patient's own home, including falls response; however, there will be some opportunity for short-term rehab where required.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have post-grad experience preferably with older adults and acute medicine/falls. You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve.
You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by having responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and students.
This is a 7-day service including bank holidays and weekends: 1 weekend every month on average. The shift patterns are 08:00 - 16:00 and 11:00 - 19:00 hrs, late shifts on average are 1 week every 3 weeks; this can change dependent on the service development/needs.
If you require further information, please contact Gemma Coleyshaw on 07816 117263.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide rapid response, senior therapy assessment & treatment of complex patients within the community to prevent admission into hospital.
2. To be part of the falls rota in conjunction with Dudley Clinical Hub to provide falls response with lifting equipment.
3. OBI therapists have a generic therapy role in the initial assessment of patients but will utilise their specialist skills relevant to their own discipline where required.
4. Duties will include comprehensive assessment, using investigative, advanced analytical skills and clinical reasoning.
5. Using developed knowledge & experience to make a therapeutic diagnosis, interpret clinical findings and make a comprehensive therapy plan in order to treat.
6. To undertake OBI triage of referrals, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning skills and decision-making in order to prioritise caseload.
7. Participate in the ongoing service development of OBI.
8. Provide supervision and appraisals to therapy support workers and students.
About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Date posted: 09 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-0425-7111120
Job locations: Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RU
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HCPC
Knowledge and Training
* Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings
* Good knowledge of current best practice in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines
* Computer literate, knowledge of TEAMS, Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience
* Experience of working with physically impaired patients
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
* Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork
* Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
* Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
* Commitment to lifelong learning
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Ability to work independently and flexibly
* Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Good organisation and delegation skills
* Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to personal and team development
* Ability to carry out self-directed learning
Physical Skills
* Able to travel to meet the demands of the job
* To independently conduct risk assessments for the physical moving & handling of complex, dependent patients.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
* Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre, Venture Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RU
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
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