This is a brand new, exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to work within a Stoma specialist nursing team to support patients before and after stoma surgery. There is only one other AHP Stoma post in England currently, which has been a huge success and we are committed to improve our patient experience and outcomes by enhancing our existing excellent nursing service with an AHP colleague.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive therapy service and be a key team member in the delivery of stoma care services to enable and support timely and effective care, appropriate assessment and intervention for patients with stoma care needs in hospital, their own homes and clinics. They will, as part of the specialist stoma team, support the undertaking of ensuring patients and carers receive high quality care, support and advice. The post holder will be a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who is already a Band 6 or is ready to develop into a Band 6 role.
Main duties of the job
The specialist AHP will work in the Stoma service to assess, manage and provide treatment to a caseload of service users with complex and/or multiple needs who are on the Stoma nurses caseload and are awaiting stoma surgery or have recently had a new stoma. They will be working closely with the MDT and provide clinical supervision to the community therapy staff and assistants as required. They will be able to work in all five care communities of Nantwich, SMASH, Northwich, Crewe and Winsford within patients' homes, residential and nursing homes and within the inpatient setting at Leighton hospital.
To provide the specialist practitioner function in the delivery of specialist care to patients who have been referred to the Stoma Specialist Nursing Service. The post holder will also be involved in developing and delivering high quality, specialist patient centred care and working with the associated clinical team to ensure this is incorporated within the Business Group and Trust objectives.
To deliver training both formally and informally within the specialist field of Stoma Care.
To act as a role model ensuring practice is the most up to date and delivered in a professional manner at all times.
It is recognised that this is a unique and brand-new role with currently only one other stoma AHP in the country, therefore a competency package will be devised to upskill the postholder with the necessary knowledge required for the specialist role. This is a static post.
Job responsibilities
1. Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy, work without direct supervision.
2. Undertake comprehensive AHP assessment, provide a therapeutic diagnosis and implement agreed treatment plans if appropriate, including the treatment of complex service users with multiple pathologies.
3. Provide individual or group therapy as appropriate to setting.
4. Implement monitoring and evaluation of treatment in order to measure progress and outcomes.
5. Develop programmes of care to support discharge from service.
6. Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy.
7. Record, maintain and store accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation.
8. Arrange appointments, work closely with MDT, attend case reviews/case conferences.
9. Contribute to the safeguarding of our Service users/families as appropriate.
10. Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework.
11. Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work.
12. Maintain professional registration with HCPC.
13. Work within organisation, HCPC and CSP/RCOT guidelines.
14. Have a working knowledge of national and local standards.
15. Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
16. Provide and receive sensitive information about service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registered OT or Physio
Desirable
* Colorectal/stoma experience
* Community experience
Experience
Essential
* Two years minimum as qualified OT/Physiotherapist
Desirable
* Proven experience of working within an MDT
Skills
Essential
* Must hold full UK driving license
Desirable
* Keen to progress in personal development
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
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