Job summary The Urgent Community Response Therapy Team based at St James Clinic, Kings Lynn PE30 5NU has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role will be to serve the Urgent Community Response Teams working alongside the West Home First HUB that aims to support optimal discharge from hospital but also avoid admission by providing multi-disciplinary intervention at home with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team. If you are an experienced practitioner who is able to support patients and their families in challenging situations, then this role is for you. You will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving skills and be resilient and able to cope in changing and challenging situations. Previous experience in discharge planning and development of robust rehab programmes in a rehabilitation setting would be desired. The expectation of the post-holder would be to carry out occupational therapy assessments for patients in the in rehabilitation setting, and if required there may be a need to provide support to the Urgent Community Response team with assessing patients in their own homes,. Visits in the community may be planned or unplanned depending on the need. Clinical supervision will be provided by a band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. We offer the opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team with opportunities for ongoing professional development. Main duties of the job To assess and prescribe treatment packages for patients with long term conditions, thefrail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality oflife and independence where possible.? Able to triage, review timely responses to referrals on a needs-based basis utilising theskills and expertise of others in the team.? To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital via anunplanned care triage hub Community Response Team? To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital? To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital? To provide in-reach to inpatient units and step up beds where required? To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies toprovide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. About us Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title. Working in Kings Lynn is accessible from Cambridge, Lincolnshire & South Norfolk. The right candidate will be required to work between the Nordelph Unit in Downham Market, St James Clinic's Urgent Community Response Team in Kings Lynn, Goodwin's Hall in Kings Lynn, and SPOT purchase beds across West Norfolk. Date posted 10 April 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 Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 839-7120779-SR Job locations St James Clinic Extons Rd Kings Lynn PE30 5NU Job description Job responsibilities Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patientsincluding those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team,other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills. Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, toidentify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment tomaximise their functional ability. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation andtreatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatmentprocess. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments inorder to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation intheir treatment plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionalsand the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinatedappropriately Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold StandardFramework. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritisedaccording to service targets and needs. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that Systmone inputting iscompleted daily. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,manual and mobilising skills. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. Job description Job responsibilities Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patientsincluding those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team,other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills. Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, toidentify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment tomaximise their functional ability. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation andtreatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatmentprocess. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments inorder to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation intheir treatment plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionalsand the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinatedappropriately Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold StandardFramework. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritisedaccording to service targets and needs. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that Systmone inputting iscompleted daily. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,manual and mobilising skills. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience oCurrent HCPC registration oClinical educators course Experience Essential oEvidence of working at relevant level oGood observational and reporting skills oGood interpersonal skills oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs oDemonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills Desirable oExperience in complex moving and handling. oExperience in training and supervising staff oExperience working at Band 6 level Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language oHighly motivated oFlexible & Resilient Communication Essential oTact & diplomacy oEmpathy & sensitivity oAbility to use own initiative Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential oAbility to manage stressful situations oA team player Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Other Essential o Professional appearance o Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle o Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments. o Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg o Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience oCurrent HCPC registration oClinical educators course Experience Essential oEvidence of working at relevant level oGood observational and reporting skills oGood interpersonal skills oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs oDemonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills Desirable oExperience in complex moving and handling. oExperience in training and supervising staff oExperience working at Band 6 level Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language oHighly motivated oFlexible & Resilient Communication Essential oTact & diplomacy oEmpathy & sensitivity oAbility to use own initiative Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential oAbility to manage stressful situations oA team player Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults Other Essential o Professional appearance o Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle o Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments. o Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg o Manoeuvre patients using handling aids 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 Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Address St James Clinic Extons Rd Kings Lynn PE30 5NU Employer's website https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)