Job summary Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Mildenhall Integrated Neighbourhood Team, Permanent, Part time opportunity We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational therapist to work in a friendly and well-led community health and social care team. We are developing the Integrated Care Model and therefore have close, co-located working relationship with our Social Care colleagues. The roles include holistic assessment and treatment of people in their own homes. The opportunity to work in an autonomous way in the community. To work with people with long term conditions, palliative conditions and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible. To work with all health care professionals, and our wider multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated service to all people who use our service. To be committed to providing a high standard of care and quality at all times. As well as the essential person specifications as on the job descriptions, you will need to have good communication skills, initiative, and have a flexible approach. In return the role can give you: The opportunity to be part of Integrated Care delivery. Being part of a supportive team The opportunity to get to know the people on your caseload. Active support with your CPD including a programme of in-service training and supervision and other development opportunities which will help build a highly skilled and competent Band 6 therapist. Possible lease car NHS terms and conditions Main duties of the job The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, residential care homes, and in clinics, by performing holistic assessment and delivery of therapy interventions. Formulation of individual specialist management/treatment plan for each client using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of highly specialised physical, sensory and cognitive treatment skills following analysis of information received from client, carers and referrer and any other professionals involved in the clients' care as necessary. Support junior staff to manage their caseloads using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan and implement, specialised programmes of care and evaluate their interventions. Work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital or prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. Work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. Assist the Team manager and Clinical Specialist OT to develop therapy services within the team. Identify training needs of self and junior staff through the appraisal process. Participate and support the Practice Placement Education of professional, NVQ and work experience students. For more information please contact Ian Markham - Community Clinical Specialist OT 07811940926 or ian.markhamwsh.nhs.uk About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6695505-I-B Job locations Mildenhall Community Hub Sheldrick Way Mildenhall IP28 7JX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more detail in the documents attached Key tasks: Communication To establish, maintain and participate in robust multi-disciplinary communication networks, for self and team, with clients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in client care. To promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy within the team, in relation to all aspects of patient care, negotiating priorities where appropriate, informing the Integrated Services Implementation Plan using high level of presentation and training skills. To promote the role of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services within Suffolk Community Healthcare, in relation to all aspects of client care, informing the Integrated Services Implementation Plan. To participate in and maintain robust professional communication systems within own and other professional teams. To ensure junior Occupational Therapy team members maintain robust communication systems within their own profession and with other professionals. To contribute to relevant meetings with Suffolk Community Healthcare. To provide highly complex information to the clients, clinicians and other agencies to assist in decision-making, using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic and re-assurance skills. To ensure any verbal complaints are dealt with in a sensitive, effective and timely way in accordance with local and Trust complaints procedure. To ensure that self and junior members of the team maintain up-to-date written and electronic data, where applicable, in accordance with professional and Suffolk Community Healthcare standards and in compliance with Confidentiality of Information policy. To ensure self and all members of the team provide therapy reports relevant to the clients situations Personal and People Development To identify the training needs of self and junior staff through the service appraisal process to inform personal and team development plans. To contribute to a robust induction process for all new staff in the multi-disciplinary services and all students on placement. To participate and support the Practice Placement Education of professional, NVQ and work experience students. To act as specialist witness for NVQ candidates. To plan, contribute and participate in robust in-service training programmes for the staff. To apply highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice in multi-disciplinary services. To demonstrate ongoing personal development of self and junior staff through participation in internal and external training and development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. Develop self and others through regular one to ones and supervision. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description for more detail in the documents attached Key tasks: Communication To establish, maintain and participate in robust multi-disciplinary communication networks, for self and team, with clients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in client care. To promote awareness of the role of Occupational Therapy within the team, in relation to all aspects of patient care, negotiating priorities where appropriate, informing the Integrated Services Implementation Plan using high level of presentation and training skills. To promote the role of the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services within Suffolk Community Healthcare, in relation to all aspects of client care, informing the Integrated Services Implementation Plan. To participate in and maintain robust professional communication systems within own and other professional teams. To ensure junior Occupational Therapy team members maintain robust communication systems within their own profession and with other professionals. To contribute to relevant meetings with Suffolk Community Healthcare. To provide highly complex information to the clients, clinicians and other agencies to assist in decision-making, using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic and re-assurance skills. To ensure any verbal complaints are dealt with in a sensitive, effective and timely way in accordance with local and Trust complaints procedure. To ensure that self and junior members of the team maintain up-to-date written and electronic data, where applicable, in accordance with professional and Suffolk Community Healthcare standards and in compliance with Confidentiality of Information policy. To ensure self and all members of the team provide therapy reports relevant to the clients situations Personal and People Development To identify the training needs of self and junior staff through the service appraisal process to inform personal and team development plans. To contribute to a robust induction process for all new staff in the multi-disciplinary services and all students on placement. To participate and support the Practice Placement Education of professional, NVQ and work experience students. To act as specialist witness for NVQ candidates. To plan, contribute and participate in robust in-service training programmes for the staff. To apply highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice in multi-disciplinary services. To demonstrate ongoing personal development of self and junior staff through participation in internal and external training and development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. Develop self and others through regular one to ones and supervision. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Health Professions Council Registration Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Membership of an appropriate professional body Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of the supervision of staff and students Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills. To demonstrate a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for self and others Current knowledge and skills of moving and handling dependent adults and older people An in depth knowledge and understanding of the NHS Plan and NSF's relating to own and associated services and the implications for service provision. High level of skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders High level of ability to work under pressure and set priorities to achieve service objectives. Evidence of skill relevant to the rehabilitation of adults with physical disabilities gained through theory and practical course and experience. Experience of working with a range of primary and community services including Health, Social Care Services and the independent Sector. To demonstrate a knowledge of Equality & Diversity. Desirable Membership of a special interest group relevant to the role. Skills & Abilities Essential High level of communication Skills A high level of ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice and performance Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e mail. High level of presentation and training skills. Effective leadership skills Personal Qualities Essential Ability to travel to rural locations. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Health Professions Council Registration Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Membership of an appropriate professional body Experience & Knowledge Essential Experience of the supervision of staff and students Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills. To demonstrate a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for self and others Current knowledge and skills of moving and handling dependent adults and older people An in depth knowledge and understanding of the NHS Plan and NSF's relating to own and associated services and the implications for service provision. High level of skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders High level of ability to work under pressure and set priorities to achieve service objectives. Evidence of skill relevant to the rehabilitation of adults with physical disabilities gained through theory and practical course and experience. Experience of working with a range of primary and community services including Health, Social Care Services and the independent Sector. To demonstrate a knowledge of Equality & Diversity. Desirable Membership of a special interest group relevant to the role. Skills & Abilities Essential High level of communication Skills A high level of ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice and performance Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e mail. High level of presentation and training skills. Effective leadership skills Personal Qualities Essential Ability to travel to rural locations. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address Mildenhall Community Hub Sheldrick Way Mildenhall IP28 7JX Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)