Do you have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and how occupational therapy can be used to support this client group? Do you have knowledge around CBT and how this and solution-focused therapy can improve outcomes for respiratory patients? Respiratory Care is important now, more than ever before. We have seen significant investment in the service in East Kent which will help keep more patients with respiratory disease at home and out of hospital. That's where you come in. We are looking for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established team in East Kent. This will be based in Whitstable but involve covering a wider area incorporating other East Kent localities. Our service supports patients living with respiratory disease, with an emphasis on enablement and support in the community as part of their care pathway.
We aim to enhance the quality of life for people living with respiratory disease, whatever stage they are at. We believe in innovation and working together to achieve the best results. So, if you can bring fresh ideas and a genuine interest in helping people with respiratory disease to live well for longer, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Band 6 HCPs are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided within the community team across the health economy by:
1. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of holistic care linked to packages of prescribed care or identified projects.
2. The role will include delivery of anxiety management programmes in the home, clinic and group settings to support the psychological wellbeing of respiratory patients.
3. This will also include a high degree of symptom management, for example, fatigue management, energy conservation and pacing techniques.
4. Developing integrated care programmes in partnership with senior practitioners and/or commissioners.
5. Supporting in the supervision and development of staff.
6. Actively working as a member of the integrated team to provide high quality care to service users.
7. Undertaking a range of competent clinical and non-clinical interventions to support the outcomes of the service.
8. Acting as lead and senior practitioner to support junior staff carry out assessment/reassessments of service users and/or pathways with complex needs across the relevant field.
9. Supporting and making recommendations to senior managers in order to prioritise and focus efforts to drive forward and achieve business objectives, service improvement strategies and statutory requirements.
Additional Working Pattern: Mon - Fri - 7.5 hrs over 5 days
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Occupational Therapy degree and registered with Health Professionals Council - Demonstrates a passion for respiratory care and management
Desirable
* Evidence of Teaching or Practice Educator course - Completion of leadership module
Experience
Essential
* Min of 2 years experience since qualifying and an interest in respiratory care - experience managing complex caseload involving symptom management
Desirable
* Experience of working within acute and community care
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE Guidelines, relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
Desirable
* Basic Qualification in CBT or willingness to undertake
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines - capacity to work both autonomously and as a team member
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to manage and lead change
Ability to Manage
Essential
* Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account the Trust's We Care Strategy, policies and procedures.
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital
Whitstable
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