Community Occupational Therapist
3 days ago
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a newly qualified occupational therapist within South Cumbria.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly team. We offer excellent clinical supervision, development and training opportunities.
Therapy is a key component of the service delivery and you will become a very valued member of our team. Our aim is to support and treat suitable patients in the community with a range of escalated health and social care needs. Rapid Response aims to prevent inappropriate hospital admission and support early discharge from hospital. You will work within a team of skilled and experienced therapists, ACP's, nurses, AP's, trainee OT's and therapy assistants. Everyday is so different and this makes it such an exciting place to work
Rapid Response is currently affirming and embedding the urgent care model. It continues to develop the virtual wards and increase the therapy offer within the service; building on the visions outlined in the NHS Long Term plan and the future NHS model.
We can be flexible and supportive with hours and days of work as the service covers 8-8, 7 days a week and has lots of shift options available. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to choose to either base within Furness General Hospital or Westmorland General Hospital.
We encourage all interested candidates to make contact with the service for informal discussions and more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to be flexible for the needs of the service with some expectation to work across traditional boundaries.
Requirements
A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings.
In addition to a comprehensive induction package, we offer Team support, staff supervision and in-service training opportunities.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Person Specification
Qualifictions
Essential
Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist. Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT, UK
Desirable
Computer qualification European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
Comprehensive experience at under graduate level of the core competencies within Occupational Therapy.
Desirable
OT practice placement experience or post registration work experience in an acute hospital and/or community setting as an OT, achieving knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
Evidence of occupational therapy assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills. Ability to deal with information sensitively, professionally and confidentially. Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups of patients with access to guidance from an experienced B6, B7 OT colleague either at base or by telephone. Effective personal organisational skills. Understanding of team dynamics. Basic computer skills word processing, email and internet skills. Evidence of written communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent and explain treatment interventions.
Desirable
Knowledge of current evidence based practice in OT. Competent skills in risk assessment and risk management.
Personal Qualities
Essential
To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns and the ability to work across different sites/bases/locations. Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling, using skills developed through practice, including dexterity, coordination and physical effort, during OT interventions and the use of specialist tools and materials and installation of equipment. Ability to support effective teamworking. Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence. Ability to meet the physical/ psychological requirements of the post.-
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