We are looking for a senior clinician who has a passion for patient care, who wants to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of practice and who has a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment possible. Excellent communication skills are essential.
The Integrated Case Management Team is looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Senior Occupational Therapist with strong clinical decision-making skills to join our multidisciplinary team. The Integrated Case Management Team works with other teams in the community with an aim to bring the best of hospital care to a patient's home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital attendances/admissions. Most of our referrals are from GPs, Rapid Response team, Accident and Emergency departments, and other community teams. We provide the initial assessment at home, performing a holistic assessment of the patient and start a treatment plan by discussing the patients with consultants in virtual ward rounds.
The team consists of consultant, specialist GP, nurses, clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy technicians, and HCAs. The Integrated Case Management Team manages patients in the community for up to 6 weeks with the aim to stabilize their health and other needs holistically. This will help to reduce hospital admissions.
Main duties of the job
* To assess referrals made to the service, prioritise, and respond according to priority, as appropriate both in terms of level and urgency.
* To use enhanced skills and knowledge to assess physical and psycho-social needs and develop a comprehensive and concordant plan of care with patient/carers and the wider Multidisciplinary Team as needed.
* To make risk assessments, establishing the safety or otherwise of patients' ability to stay at home, or return home safely from another care setting, providing, and arranging necessary supportive packages.
* To provide evidenced-based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on 'best practice', in order to improve health outcomes and promote choice.
* To work in close collaboration with all other community agencies including community matrons, District nursing services, and in-patient and community-based therapy services.
* To act as the patients' advocate, facilitating choice, patient empowerment, and independence.
* To be able to provide specialist assessments and provide treatment plans for acutely unwell patients.
* To feel confident in managing patients holistically in a community setting and working as an autonomous practitioner.
* To work with a caseload of patients of varying complexities and needs.
* To assess and order equipment as identified by patient need. To ensure all equipment provision is fit for purpose and patient/team members are aware of the instructions for safe use.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
* Car lease scheme *T&C's apply.
* Flexible working options.
* Training, support, and development in your career.
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* BSc degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
* Evidence of continuous professional and personal development relevant to rotations.
* Wide-ranging experience including musculoskeletal outpatients, adult/older people's rehabilitation, community rehabilitation, and neurology placements.
* Registration with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
* Evidence of leadership courses/training.
* Registration with a special interest group relevant to the rotations.
Experience
* Effective occupational therapy skills to be able to assess, goal set, treat and manage rehabilitation patients particularly within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Problem-solving approach to clinical interventions.
* Community experience.
* Relevant post-qualification experience in acute clinical area(s).
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of managing staff.
* Experience in teaching and supporting staff.
* Working knowledge of National policies and procedures across health and social care and its implementation or application.
* Knowledge of NHS structure.
* Quality and performance management experience.
Skills & Knowledge
* Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible working practice.
* Ability to work autonomously, set priorities, and be confident in decision making.
* Ability to interpret National regulations for data protection and record keeping and to develop local systems to ensure these are maintained.
* Aware of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's relevant to the area of practice.
Key Attributes
* Interest in working in outpatients, wards, and community settings.
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
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.
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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