County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
As a member of the organisation, the post holder will independently manage their own caseload in the Community Therapy Team providing goal-led interventions following a comprehensive assessment. They will work alongside Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, and Speech and Language Therapists within the community therapy team and other professionals within the wider organisation and partner organisations.
Opportunities to:
1. Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of your traditional Occupational Therapy practice.
2. Develop your supervisory, leadership, and service development skills.
3. Support assistant staff and help with their development.
4. Lead and participate in peer support and in-service training.
5. Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team.
6. Gain experience in Stroke/Neuro/Community/Falls/Rehab Beds.
Main duties of the job
1. To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area.
2. To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and priority referrals received within community therapy services.
3. To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources.
4. To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to complex cases on a daily basis.
5. To undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced; interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale as well as over 80 other community-based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1, 2024, we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary of £23,200. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award pending.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Job responsibilities
1. To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area.
2. To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and priority referrals received within community therapy services.
3. To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources.
4. To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to complex cases on a daily basis.
5. To undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced; interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* State Registration
* Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training, and clinical experience
* Recognised relevant academic qualification
* Member of BAOT
* An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS FT, its culture, strategic direction achievements, and NHS standing
Experience
* Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Evidence of communication skills within a variety of settings
* Experience in working in a wide variety of settings
Special Requirements
* Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
* HCPC Registered
* Member of BAOT
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
* An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
* Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
* Ability to organise and prioritise
* Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
* Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
* Innovative approach to working life
* Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
* Presentational skills
* Evidence of working across professional boundaries
* Competency achievement dependent on area of work.
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.
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