Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your clinical skills by being involved in the development of a dynamic and changing Community Occupational Therapy Service?
Mid Yorkshire teaching NHS Trust, in partnership with Wakefield Council Adult Social Care, provides community-based assessments for Adults within the Wakefield District.
We are looking for a committed and motivated practitioner who wishes to develop their clinical skills within a community setting.
You must be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the needs of clients with a range of health and social issues that affect their daily living activities.
The occupational therapist will be working within a small team.
This will be a full-time post of 37.5 hours a week. You will be based at the Civic centre at Castleford, however, this will be subject to change soon.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the capacity to work independently but under the supervision of senior team members. You will receive clinical supervision / mentorship and a robust personal development plan to support and develop your practice.
Main duties of the job
* You will be part of a team consisting of a manager band 7 occupational therapist, band 6/5 occupational therapists, alongside band 4 technical instructors.
* Once inducted we offer the option of hybrid working on a 40 percent home working and 60 percent office based.
* You will be responsible for moving and handling assessments/risk assessments, equipment and minor adaptation requests, and initial assessments for major adaptations.
* To independently and effectively self-manage a defined caseload within the community occupational therapy team using evidence-based, client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
* There is a requirement to keep up to date records using electronic care systems.
* To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of junior staff and/or students within the team, as designated by the Occupational Therapy manager.
* To contribute to the clinical and professional development of the Occupational Therapy service.
* You will need to be able to work independently out in the community. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and use of a car.
For further information please contact Lynne McCool Team Manager, telephone 01977 723922.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job responsibilities
* To be the lone worker with individuals and their relatives, the majority of which are unknown and may provide a risk to personal safety.
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own practice, including the management of individuals in your care.
* To understand and apply the Occupational Therapy process in order to effectively self-manage a complex, multiple caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in components of self-care, productivity and leisure.
* To know the professional and personal scope of own practice and make referrals to other agencies.
* To demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social, psychological and clinical sciences in relation to a person's ability to function within a community setting.
* To physically demonstrate complex moving and handling techniques to clients and carers.
* To utilise and advise others on the range of standard and non-standard Occupational Therapy assessments and techniques in areas of occupational performance (work, leisure, personal, domestic, environmental) and skill deficits relevant to the Community Occupational Therapy Service.
* To be responsible for the assessment, prescription and evaluation of specialist equipment and adaptations for patients with multiple and complex needs.
* To undertake risk assessments of individuals in their own environments with complex moving and handling needs in line with Social Services and Health policy and practice.
* To demonstrate a detailed knowledge of a wide range of medical and psychological conditions, and their impact on daily living skills.
* To be able to use research, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills including activity analysis to identify the therapeutic benefit of person-centred interventions, and to make professional judgements with individuals with diverse or complex needs, or multiple problems according to outcome, changes in patient needs and environmental influences.
* To use specialist knowledge, training and experience to develop, plan, and implement person-centred action plans to support independent living.
* To be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of time scales to accurately prioritise needs with individuals and the multi-disciplinary team, in relation to available resources and professional demands.
* To monitor, analyse, evaluate and modify the Occupational Therapy process and treatment in order to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of intervention.
* To undertake planned reviews of individuals' needs as determined by Social Services policy.
* Using highly specialised knowledge, carry out and supervise a variety of physical interventions that require a high level of physical and manual dexterity.
* To apply a high level of knowledge of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the individuals' social and physical environment.
* To work in a variety of residential environments, the majority of which are unknown and/or unfamiliar, and may include confined and unhygienic spaces, that could present a risk to personal health and safety.
* When necessary, to be responsible for the co-ordination of the individuals' clinical care package.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
* Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to a wide range including ward staff, social work and community services.
* Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques.
* Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
* Ability to utilise the supervision process.
* To have a basic understanding of IT skills.
* Be able to use research, reasoning and problem-solving skills to determine appropriate actions.
* Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales.
* Experience of using health care/disability equipment.
* Able to work independently and follow through agreed pathways.
* Ability to respond to changing environments.
* Able to manage time effectively.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Contributing to the development of students and other staff.
* Ability to assess and fit a wide variety of adaptive equipment.
* Ability to communicate, assess and represent patients with complex needs, including those with communication difficulties, dementia and terminal illness.
* Ability to move and handle patients.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
Qualifications
* Dip COT or relevant OT Degree Registration with HPC.
* Valid driving license. Business insurance.
* Relevant additional training.
* First aid.
* Data protection.
* Have an understanding of The Care Act 2014.
Experience
* Significant experience of working within health or social care.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Experience working within Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Health or Social Care.
* Previous experience in Intermediate Care and the community.
* Experience of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle.
Other factors
* Full driving licence.
* Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
* Business insurance.
* Experience of using information technology.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Know the key concepts of the biological, social, psychological and clinical sciences.
* Ability to demonstrate/discuss Occupational Therapy process.
* Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Awareness of National guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision.
* Aware of the impact of health and disability problems.
* Knowledge of health and safety issues.
* Aware of social and health care systems.
* Aware of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations.
* Ability to build a rapport with patients with communication deficits.
* Ability to use reflective practice for personal development.
* Involvement in research and audit.
* Aware of a wide variety of medical conditions particularly within older people.
* Good working knowledge of common conditions seen within health and social care community.
Personal attributes
* Interest in working within a health/social care environment.
* Willingness to learn and develop.
* Commitment to providing a quality service.
* Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations.
* Ability to adapt to new environments and changing situations.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
* Motivation to learn and develop.
* Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
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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