Job summary The Inpatient rehabilitation units are situated across two sites, Spinnaker Ward based at St Mary's Health Campus is currently a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward and Summerlee is on one level within a care home which is a 40 bedded unit with rehabilitation beds alongside D2A beds ward aligned within our service line Adults Portsmouth. There are a broad range of referrals, mainly from the acute trust, for patients with varying needs, from simple to complex and with a range of conditions and co-morbidities. Inpatient's adults Portsmouth, pride themselves on their ability to innovate and adapt to the challenges of rehabilitation with active quality improvement programmes, to ensure that practice is current, and the patients voice is heard throughout. Our vision is providing Quality Care which uses a person-centred approach, working closely with a wider multi-disciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient care and outcomes. The Team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Doctors, Consultants, Social Workers and Healthcare Assistants who work together in an integrated way to provide co-ordinated, clinical support to promote independence and to improve quality of life. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage a caseload of patients and their responsibilities will be: To assess, plan and provide interventions for patients with advice and guidance available from a Senior Occupational Therapist. To organise and deliver high quality, evidence based, patient centred interventions, evaluate outcomes and formulate plans for safe and timely discharge from the service To be responsible for supporting band 3 therapy assistants including clinical supervision Ensure that they work within the scope of their competencies, meeting Trust and professional standards and are expected to seek guidance when needed. This role will provide support in management of risk, developing therapeutic relationships, supporting people to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Act as a role model for team members, supporting new or less experienced colleagues. This role will demonstrate excellent communication skills, using them to engage, persuade or negotiate with clients with complex, at times challenging needs to ensure they are provided with the most appropriate care and support. The applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, using them to engage with patients, families, and colleagues whilst exemplifying trust values. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 449-ADP-7221 Job locations St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth) Milton Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 6AD Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Health and Care Professions Council registration Experience Essential Experience of working in the speciality. Experience of working with service users where there may be barriers to understanding. Experience of working in a changing environment. Able to communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal. Ability to work with and communicate with service users/carers who may at times be distressed or angry. Basic skills in Occupational Therapy functional and standardised assessments, activity analysis, goal setting, individual and group interventions, and evaluation methods to support best practice. Able to critique research and practice and apply to area of work. Range of clinical experience from practice placements evidenced in CPD record. Experience of applying the Occupational Therapy process. Experience of using functional assessment and activity analysis. Ability to work as part of a team. Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload. Computer literate, Microsoft word, excel. Flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities. Literate and numerate in English. Able to work within agreed limits under direction. Demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills. Knowledge of disability and underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation. Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of standards of record keeping Knowledge of confidentiality issues. Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities. Understanding of infection control procedures. Basic knowledge of Mental Health Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding. Additional Criteria Essential Is able to work legally in the UK. Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel. throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service. For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body. For posts where postholders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Health and Care Professions Council registration Experience Essential Experience of working in the speciality. Experience of working with service users where there may be barriers to understanding. Experience of working in a changing environment. Able to communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbal. Ability to work with and communicate with service users/carers who may at times be distressed or angry. Basic skills in Occupational Therapy functional and standardised assessments, activity analysis, goal setting, individual and group interventions, and evaluation methods to support best practice. Able to critique research and practice and apply to area of work. Range of clinical experience from practice placements evidenced in CPD record. Experience of applying the Occupational Therapy process. Experience of using functional assessment and activity analysis. Ability to work as part of a team. Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload. Computer literate, Microsoft word, excel. Flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities. Literate and numerate in English. Able to work within agreed limits under direction. Demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills. Knowledge of disability and underpinning philosophy of rehabilitation. Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of standards of record keeping Knowledge of confidentiality issues. Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities. Understanding of infection control procedures. Basic knowledge of Mental Health Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding. Additional Criteria Essential Is able to work legally in the UK. Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel. throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service. For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body. For posts where postholders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth) Milton Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 6AD Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)