We are looking to recruit a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team and part of the wider Community Adult Health Service, serving the Hertsmere locality in Hertfordshire.
The position offers experience of a mixed caseload with various pathologies including amputees, neurological / stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, falls / balance impairments, orthopaedics, long-term conditions, and palliative / end of life care. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients' potential, to support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living in their home environment.
Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient-focused, holistic team treating patients in their own homes. Our Multi-disciplinary team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Healthcare and therapy assistants, as well as support from administrators.
We work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, social care, hospices, and other third sector organisations.
It is essential for this post that you have a full UK driving license and the use of your own car to travel to patients' homes or other locations in the Hertfordshire area.
Main duties of the job
1. Complete comprehensive and multi-professional assessments. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients using evidence-based outcome measures.
2. Perform overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate.
3. Knowledge of clinical guidelines specific to the area you are working in and translate these guidelines into clinical practice.
4. Following assessment, use advanced clinical reasoning, analysis, and reassessment skills and use a client-centered goal-setting approach to develop and provide individualised occupational therapy treatments, programmes, and education for patients and carers.
5. Be responsible for organising and prioritising your own caseload to meet the service needs and communicating to the team lead and/or manager if the service needs cannot be met.
6. Prescribe appropriate equipment to patients to maximise their independence. This may involve delivering and fitting equipment from the satellite stores.
7. Work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
8. Work as a lone practitioner, following the guidelines of the Lone Working Policy.
9. Identify clients who need support from external agencies. Liaise with these agencies and signpost or refer patients to the agencies as appropriate.
10. To be able to triage referrals for both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, as well as identifying referrals appropriate for Technical instructors, using clinical reasoning skills and prioritising referrals according to clinical need.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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 (only available for Band 5 and up).
* Flexible working options.
* Annual travel card loan.
* Training, support and development in your career.
We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and opportunities for practice development, including in-service training. This will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. You will also have opportunities to supervise junior therapy staff and students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. You will hold your own caseload under supervision from the therapy lead. Regular supervision is offered.
2. You will also supervise junior members of the team and be given the opportunity to be a fieldwork educator to Occupational therapy students.
**Please refer to job description, person specification, and trust values for an outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* Current HCPC registration.
* Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio.
Desirable
* Member of the RCOT.
* Postgraduate qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Post Graduate experience.
* Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions.
* Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities.
* Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups.
* Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations).
* Experience of assessing for and reviewing medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patients/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting, and demonstration.
* Promotion of continence.
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in the NHS.
* Experience of community working.
* Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, and Neurorehabilitation.
* Experience in supervising staff and students.
Key Attributes
Essential
* 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).
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls.
* High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
* Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client-centered goal-setting approach.
* Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
* Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy.
* Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working.
* Ability to teach junior staff/students/peers through an in-service training programme.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format, including report writing skills.
* Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word.
* Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies.
* Knowledge of relevant national frameworks and guidance e.g., NSF, NICE.
Desirable
* Ability to effectively use System One and Microsoft Teams.
* Knowledge and experience in research and audit.
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Potters Bar Community Hospital
Barnet Road
Potters Bar
EN6 2RY
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