Job summary 10 Month Fixed-Term Contract We have an exciting opportunity for a rehabilitation focused Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Front of House, Admission Avoidance Intermediate Care Service based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital This position involves working with patients referred by the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit staff for assessment of their care and therapy needs to support a discharge home, thus preventing admission to hospital unnecessarily. In addition, it involves working with people in their own homes and private provider care homes supporting patients out of hospital and prevention of admission. Applicants will be offering holistic clinical assessment, treatment, discharge planning and specialist therapy knowledge. Successful applicants will play a vital role in supporting patient flow as well as providing clinical skills and knowledge to the MDT. This position offers flexibility, variety and the opportunity to be involved in the transformation of our intermediate care services. If you are flexible, caring, and dynamic and feel excited by the possibility of improving services to improve patients' lives then please apply. We are looking for a full-time applicant, however reduced hours or flexible working patterns will be considered and welcome enquiries for this exciting job opportunity. Main duties of the job To work across Admission Avoidance Service, Pathway 1 (care at home) and Pathway 2 (Health Interim beds ) for the Intermediate Care service. To work as an autonomous practitioner within the integrated multi-professional team. To undertake assessment of patients with complex and multiple pathologies using specialist clinical reasoning skills. To identify patient needs, agree goals and provide appropriate therapy interventions, provide equipment and rehabilitation programmes. To take a holistic approach to all therapeutic interventions, working across professional boundaries at times. To keep the patient at the centre of care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making. To provide support and education to peers, junior staff, non-registered staff, and students. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ communities. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 310-OPAC-6814285 Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of specialist clinical reasoning skills. To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. To actively manage positive relationships with other agencies across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated care System involved in the patients pathway. To provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient. To support with day to day planning and delivery of a high quality care. Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of specialist clinical reasoning skills. To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. To actively manage positive relationships with other agencies across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated care System involved in the patients pathway. To provide specialist advice to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient. To support with day to day planning and delivery of a high quality care. Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc, MSc, or Diploma entry level qualification into the Occupational Therapy profession. Current HCPC registration Documented evidence of own continuing professional development Desirable Member of RCOT Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification Experience Essential Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings In-depth knowledge of holistic assessment, problem-list creation, and goal setting. Experience of equipment provision. Experience of completing moving and handling assessment. Experience of using outcome measures and data to inform on patient outcomes. Desirable Equipment provision Experience working in intermediate care Experience working in admission avoidance and rapid response Exercise Programme Provision Experience of SystmOne Skills & Abilities Essential Time Management and prioritisation skills. Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Good communication skills. Good report writing and documentation skills Able to assess plan and implement care. To support all members of the multi-disciplinary team Proficient IT skills on various platforms and programmes. Desirable Understanding of clinical supervision Knowledge & Understanding Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality. Demonstrates professional curiosity. Responsibility for maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies. Knowledge of relevant outcome measures Desirable SystmOne Symphony Physical Requirements Essential Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Move and manoeuvre people and equipment Travel around work base locality Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids Other Essential Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range o mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so Positive approach to older people Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc, MSc, or Diploma entry level qualification into the Occupational Therapy profession. Current HCPC registration Documented evidence of own continuing professional development Desirable Member of RCOT Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification Experience Essential Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings In-depth knowledge of holistic assessment, problem-list creation, and goal setting. Experience of equipment provision. Experience of completing moving and handling assessment. Experience of using outcome measures and data to inform on patient outcomes. Desirable Equipment provision Experience working in intermediate care Experience working in admission avoidance and rapid response Exercise Programme Provision Experience of SystmOne Skills & Abilities Essential Time Management and prioritisation skills. Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Good communication skills. Good report writing and documentation skills Able to assess plan and implement care. To support all members of the multi-disciplinary team Proficient IT skills on various platforms and programmes. Desirable Understanding of clinical supervision Knowledge & Understanding Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role. Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality. Demonstrates professional curiosity. Responsibility for maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies. Knowledge of relevant outcome measures Desirable SystmOne Symphony Physical Requirements Essential Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Move and manoeuvre people and equipment Travel around work base locality Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids Other Essential Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range o mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so Positive approach to older people Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Road Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)