Job summary Do you have experience in Occupational Therapy ? Do you want to be part of a pro-active multi-disciplinary and professional team, who put excellent patient care as their priority? Are you passionate about supporting and empowering patients to live well until their very last moment in their life? Through holistic needs assessment Providing individually planned care informed by patient wishes Supporting patients and their families/carers to have open and honest conversations about their wishes for end-of-life care If so, then the role of Occupational Therapist at Pilgrims may be just the job for you Main duties of the job This role is a 0.5 FTE (19 hours per week) post, involvingthe following duties: To use evidence based knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning to undertake highly complex clinical assessment, in a relevant location, e.g. nursing/residential home, hospital or in a patients own home, identifying needs, treatment aims and goals in collaboration with the individual patient and the MDT. These may be in-patients, out-patients or those attending outreach clinics. Assessment and treatment may include advanced skills in wheelchair adjustment, therapeutic handling / hoisting and discharge planning in a busy and unpredictable environment. To use specialist skills to engage patients with challenging behaviour, psychological and psychiatric needs in purposeful treatment programmes, in collaboration with the MDT, to ensure the provision of holistic care. To determine patients level of understanding of treatment plan to ensure valid patient consent and work within legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent. To use recognised outcome measures and goal setting measures to motivate challenging clients. To use advance level specialist assessment and analytical skills. To utilise expert clinical reasoning, in order to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a range of highly complex conditions. About us As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end-of-life care services to patients and their families across east Kent. Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families both in the community and in-patient units. Other benefits: Our hospices offer: Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause A sense of wellbeing A good work-life balance Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent all providing very good road and rail links NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card Cycle to Work Schemes Free hospice parking Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year DOE, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0497-24-0071 Job locations Pilgrims Hospice In Thanet Ramsgate Road Margate Kent CT94AD Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB : It is recognised that independence and mobility are an important factor in maximising quality of life for patients. The role of the Occupational Therapist is to support Pilgrims Hospices patients to achieve maximum independent function and to help them retain that independence for as long as possible while under Pilgrims care. ______________________________________________________________ POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to: Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB : It is recognised that independence and mobility are an important factor in maximising quality of life for patients. The role of the Occupational Therapist is to support Pilgrims Hospices patients to achieve maximum independent function and to help them retain that independence for as long as possible while under Pilgrims care. ______________________________________________________________ POSITION IN ORGANISATION Reports to: Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist Person Specification Qualifications Essential DipCOT/ Degree in Occupational Therapy. Member of COT or recognised equivalent. Registered with HPC. Evidence of relevant CPD. Full clean driving licence Desirable First line Management/ Leadership Course MSc or equivalent. Clinical supervisors course. Member of relevant special interest group. Experience Essential 2 years minimum post-qualification experience as an occupational therapist. Relevant clinical experience to the post, preferably including experience of Palliative Care. Experience working in MDT. Desirable Teaching experience. Experience in supervising staff and students. Experience in clinical audit and outcome measures. Skills and Abilities Essential Good written and spoken English. Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress. Good organisation of self and time. Basic skills in: Therapeutic patient handling & discharge planning. Advanced skills relevant OT skills for work area. Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills Detailed knowledge of biomechanical and /or neurological treatment approaches. Up to date knowledge of adaptive equipment. Desirable Good presentation skills. Working knowledge of research methodologies. Up to date knowledge of specialist equipment relevant to the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DipCOT/ Degree in Occupational Therapy. Member of COT or recognised equivalent. Registered with HPC. Evidence of relevant CPD. Full clean driving licence Desirable First line Management/ Leadership Course MSc or equivalent. Clinical supervisors course. Member of relevant special interest group. Experience Essential 2 years minimum post-qualification experience as an occupational therapist. Relevant clinical experience to the post, preferably including experience of Palliative Care. Experience working in MDT. Desirable Teaching experience. Experience in supervising staff and students. Experience in clinical audit and outcome measures. Skills and Abilities Essential Good written and spoken English. Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress. Good organisation of self and time. Basic skills in: Therapeutic patient handling & discharge planning. Advanced skills relevant OT skills for work area. Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills Detailed knowledge of biomechanical and /or neurological treatment approaches. Up to date knowledge of adaptive equipment. Desirable Good presentation skills. Working knowledge of research methodologies. Up to date knowledge of specialist equipment relevant to the post. 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. 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. 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 Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent Address Pilgrims Hospice In Thanet Ramsgate Road Margate Kent CT94AD Employer's website https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)