Job summary Are you an occupational therapist looking for an opportunity to take your career in an exciting new direction? Do you have experience delivering care in community settings? If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you We are looking for proactive clinicians to join our Intermediate care reablement bed service, providing assessment and intervention to support and facilitate timely discharge from hospital and prevent hospital admission The multi-disciplinary team consists of different professionals. The successful applicant will have some experience of delivering care in community settings If you are up for the challenge we are looking forward to hearing from you Main duties of the job To work as an occupational therapist within the intermediate care team, providing occupational therapy for patients who require Intermediate Care in a community setting. Supervise the clinical work of OT students or support workers that may be placed with the post holder To work flexibly as an integral part of the interdisciplinary Intermediate Care Team, contributing occupational therapy skills to all parts of the team To participate in a working rota with other members of the team to cover weekdays and public holidays from 09:00 to 17:00 About us So what else? Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time forpersonal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us. This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder. We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development. We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support. You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team. MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients. The small print Informal visits can be arranged on request. We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme Previous applicants need not apply Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum (dependent on NHS continuous service) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 813-097-0923-LB-Q Job locations MCH House Gillingham Business Park Gillingham ME8 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities Job purpose To work as an occupational therapist within intermediate care team, providing occupational therapy for patients who require Intermediate Care in the community. This will include: Assessment and reablement to facilitate timely discharge from community settings Assessment/reablement of patient in their own homes Supervise the clinical work of OT students or support workers that may be placed with the post holder To work flexibly as an integral part of the interdisciplinary Intermediate Care Team, contributing occupational therapy skills to all parts of the team To participate in a working rota with other members of the team to cover weekdays and public holidays from 09:00 to 17:00 Communication and relationship skills Internal: Team manager Team members Community therapy staff Other professionals Primary health care team PALS Intermediate care and specialist teams Professional lead for continuing and funded nursing care External: Patients and their carers Social care providers Voluntary agencies Housing services Other primary care trusts Acute hospital trusts Community pharmacies MedOCC Care home providers Ensure effective communication within the team, the patient and other professional mainstream services and to act as the patient advocate. Communicate patient information, verbally and in writing to various professionals. Provide advice, motivation and education, to patients family and carers in respect of their medical/health condition, where there may be barriers to understanding, being empathetic and providing reassurance. Knowledge, training and experience Registration with Health Professionals Council (HPC) Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines affecting relevant practice Good understanding of Clinical Governance and managing risk in your own work Proven experience, some of which should be in the community Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) Experience in treating patients with a broad range of physical conditions Some understanding of mild/moderate dementia Understanding of community setting for care and functioning of integrated teams Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Good IT skills Some experience in audit techniques and research Ability to work independently To be responsible for maintaining and developing own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal/professional development Analytical and judgement skills Ability to prioritise and respond appropriately to patient referrals Proactive management of risks Planning and organisational skills Liaise with health and social care professionals regarding patient care, treatment progress and discharge planning Ability to adapt and be flexible in responding to changing needs and demands of the service Physical skills Undertake a range of clinical competencies specific to your professional discipline, which would include holistic and functional assessments To take a lead within the service to demonstrate safe manual handling, manoeuvring of wheelchairs and use of hoists, when handling clients with disabilities Responsibility for patient/client care Undertake the care of patients, as appropriate ensuring individual needs are met through the use of evidence-based practice Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care in consultation with the senior occupational therapist Responsibility for policy and service development implementation Follow organisational policies and procedures Abide by HPC codes of conduct Maintain a professional manner and act as a role model Work collaboratively with other team members, colleagues and services in practice and service development within the context of integrated/ inter-professional working Responsibilities for financial and physical resources No budgetary responsibility Assess patients for standard equipment, request their provision, deliver where necessary and teach patients/carers safe use, taking into consideration risk assessments Responsibilities for human resources (HR) To be responsible for work delegated to associate practitioners Motivate and supervise junior staff Responsibilities for information resources Ensure records are kept up to date and safeguard patient confidentiality by being aware of professional, legal and ethical responsibilities Record and submit accurate, timely data and information to inform caseload management and service development Responsibilities for research and development (R&D) Actively participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities including risk assessments and complaints investigation. Freedom to act Work as an autonomous practitioner within the intermediate care team, with overall management responsibility of a defined caseload. Work within defined departmental, professional and organisational protocols, policies and codes of conduct, contributing to the interpretation of national and local policy relevant to specialist clinical area Job description Job responsibilities Job purpose To work as an occupational therapist within intermediate care team, providing occupational therapy for patients who require Intermediate Care in the community. This will include: Assessment and reablement to facilitate timely discharge from community settings Assessment/reablement of patient in their own homes Supervise the clinical work of OT students or support workers that may be placed with the post holder To work flexibly as an integral part of the interdisciplinary Intermediate Care Team, contributing occupational therapy skills to all parts of the team To participate in a working rota with other members of the team to cover weekdays and public holidays from 09:00 to 17:00 Communication and relationship skills Internal: Team manager Team members Community therapy staff Other professionals Primary health care team PALS Intermediate care and specialist teams Professional lead for continuing and funded nursing care External: Patients and their carers Social care providers Voluntary agencies Housing services Other primary care trusts Acute hospital trusts Community pharmacies MedOCC Care home providers Ensure effective communication within the team, the patient and other professional mainstream services and to act as the patient advocate. Communicate patient information, verbally and in writing to various professionals. Provide advice, motivation and education, to patients family and carers in respect of their medical/health condition, where there may be barriers to understanding, being empathetic and providing reassurance. Knowledge, training and experience Registration with Health Professionals Council (HPC) Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines affecting relevant practice Good understanding of Clinical Governance and managing risk in your own work Proven experience, some of which should be in the community Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) Experience in treating patients with a broad range of physical conditions Some understanding of mild/moderate dementia Understanding of community setting for care and functioning of integrated teams Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Good IT skills Some experience in audit techniques and research Ability to work independently To be responsible for maintaining and developing own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal/professional development Analytical and judgement skills Ability to prioritise and respond appropriately to patient referrals Proactive management of risks Planning and organisational skills Liaise with health and social care professionals regarding patient care, treatment progress and discharge planning Ability to adapt and be flexible in responding to changing needs and demands of the service Physical skills Undertake a range of clinical competencies specific to your professional discipline, which would include holistic and functional assessments To take a lead within the service to demonstrate safe manual handling, manoeuvring of wheelchairs and use of hoists, when handling clients with disabilities Responsibility for patient/client care Undertake the care of patients, as appropriate ensuring individual needs are met through the use of evidence-based practice Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care in consultation with the senior occupational therapist Responsibility for policy and service development implementation Follow organisational policies and procedures Abide by HPC codes of conduct Maintain a professional manner and act as a role model Work collaboratively with other team members, colleagues and services in practice and service development within the context of integrated/ inter-professional working Responsibilities for financial and physical resources No budgetary responsibility Assess patients for standard equipment, request their provision, deliver where necessary and teach patients/carers safe use, taking into consideration risk assessments Responsibilities for human resources (HR) To be responsible for work delegated to associate practitioners Motivate and supervise junior staff Responsibilities for information resources Ensure records are kept up to date and safeguard patient confidentiality by being aware of professional, legal and ethical responsibilities Record and submit accurate, timely data and information to inform caseload management and service development Responsibilities for research and development (R&D) Actively participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities including risk assessments and complaints investigation. Freedom to act Work as an autonomous practitioner within the intermediate care team, with overall management responsibility of a defined caseload. Work within defined departmental, professional and organisational protocols, policies and codes of conduct, contributing to the interpretation of national and local policy relevant to specialist clinical area Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in OT Registered with HCPC Post graduate training Practice educator training Desirable Member of COT Member of specialist interest group Experience Essential Broad range of experience at Junior level Experience in responding to demand/prioritising work/managing a caseload Experience in community work Post graduate experience Desirable Experience in developing services or changing services Supervision of students Special knowledge / expertise Essential Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of variety of conditions Good knowledge of national and professional issues Good knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment Essential Ability to work under pressure Good communication Attention to details and presentation Flexibility and adaptability Motivated to community work Open and friendly Desirable Experience in implementing change Practical / intellectual skill Essential Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner MCH Values Essential Caring and compassionate, delivering quality and value, working in partnership Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in OT Registered with HCPC Post graduate training Practice educator training Desirable Member of COT Member of specialist interest group Experience Essential Broad range of experience at Junior level Experience in responding to demand/prioritising work/managing a caseload Experience in community work Post graduate experience Desirable Experience in developing services or changing services Supervision of students Special knowledge / expertise Essential Good knowledge of assessment and treatment of variety of conditions Good knowledge of national and professional issues Good knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment Essential Ability to work under pressure Good communication Attention to details and presentation Flexibility and adaptability Motivated to community work Open and friendly Desirable Experience in implementing change Practical / intellectual skill Essential Ability to travel to various sites in a timely manner MCH Values Essential Caring and compassionate, delivering quality and value, working in partnership 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Medway Community Healthcare Address MCH House Gillingham Business Park Gillingham ME8 0PZ Employer's website https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)