Job summary Are you: Looking for a robust MDT environment by working in a blended health and social care team? Interested in working in a multidisciplinary team to promote peoples independence and wellbeing in their own home? Looking to develop your skills and knowledge in Occupational Therapy and general rehabilitation? Do you want: An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team focussing on the rehabilitation of individuals. To develop a broad skill set across all rehabilitation specialities. Regular exciting training opportunities with a focus on personal growth and career development? To be supported by a team of qualified Occupational Therapists to demonstrate your unique knowledge and skills to support service users to achieve their goals? If you answered yes, then come and join us. This post is covering Wychavon, Worcester, and Malvern area based at County Hall Worcester. Part time and Flexible working will be considered. Main duties of the job As a member of the reablement team, you will work closely with health and social care staff, having the unique opportunity to experience both sectors. You will work under the guidance of qualified therapists, providing patient centred interventions, and following treatment programmes to meet the goals of each service user. You will hold a small caseload of simple cases, undertaking regular reviews of their progress and altering their reablement plan accordingly to maintain a goal focus. You will work closely with both health and social care colleagues, in a blended approach to patient care. Physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and social care staff undertake collaborative working on a daily basis to ensure that all patient needs are met. Regular clinical supervision and professional support are provided. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-0859 Job locations 2 Kings Court Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1JR Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW Desirable Experience of working at as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role within a rehabilitation setting. Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role. Skills & Abilities Essential Role modelling good behaviour. Ability to challenge poor behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Desirable Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel independently across the county Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or alternative equivalent award e.g. Higher National Diploma (HND) or BTEC (level 4) GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW Desirable Experience of working at as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role within a rehabilitation setting. Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role. Skills & Abilities Essential Role modelling good behaviour. Ability to challenge poor behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Desirable Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel independently across the county Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or alternative equivalent award e.g. Higher National Diploma (HND) or BTEC (level 4) GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address 2 Kings Court Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1JR Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)