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Rotational Occupational Therapist B5
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist to join the East Coast Community Healthcare Rotation, covering Neurology, Primary Care Network (community) and Wheel Chair services .
The Integrated Community and Neurology Team - The team supports patients with long-term neurological conditions across the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, and consists of Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioners. Assessment and intervention is completed in clinic settings as well as in patients homes and care homes. We provide timely assessments and treatment to facilitate and improve patients quality of life and maximise independence. You will take responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, supporting them throughout their journey from initial diagnosis, management and palliative care.
Primary Care Homes - The Team support patients in the community with complex care needs who require specialist occupational therapy input to aid in their occupational performance . Supporting patient to achieve optimal independence. You will be working as part of the MDT teams which include, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Rehabilitation Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Therapy Assistants, Pharmacy Support, Health care Assistants and Community Matrons.
Main duties of the job
Wheel Chair Services - The service aims to aid mobility, independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals who have a long-term disability or medical conditions that significantly effects their ability to walk and is likely to limit them for six months or more. Our clinicians provide thorough assessments to establish the most beneficial wheelchair we can provide within NHS guidelines and eligibility criteria. Assessments can include postural assessments, pressure relief, alterations and adjustments of NHS wheelchairs to meet specific needs, and reassessment when a patients needs and requirements change.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills.
We provide a structured supervision program, including clinical support and regular in-service training. In return, we expect applicants to show a commitment to Continued Professional Development and evidence based practice.
East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is entering exciting new times with integrated health and social care provision. In partnership with local health and care providers we are evolving into a multidisciplinary, multi-organisational workforce as we continue to deliver community care. There is an expectation that as this new system develops, the role will also evolve and change providing an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to further develop their skills and knowledge.
About us
ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.
We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.
At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
Bases for each Rotation:
Wheelchairs - Kirkley Mill health Center, NR33 0HF
PCH - Beccles Hospital, NR34 9NQ
Neurology - Within the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL:
To be professionally and legally responsible andaccountable for all aspects of your own work including the management ofpatients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for thepatients under your management and support others to do likewise.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinicalfacts to form an accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range ofconditions, to recommend the best course of intervention and to developcomprehensive management strategies for the patient's presenting condition.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients,using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualisedmanagement and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a widerange of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised program ofcare.
To accept clinical responsibility for a designatedcaseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently withregard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To develop the skills and dexterity, co-ordination andpalpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To be safeand competent in the use of therapy equipment, relevant to the rotationsetting, with support and training from the senior therapist as appropriate.
To recommend/prescribe equipment and minoradaptations, following assessment and use of clinical reasoning skills, inorder to compensate for unresolved functional deficits, in line with localresources, guidelines and legislation.
To facilitate safe provision of equipment and instructpatients, family and carers in the use of equipment, as appropriate.
To assess, using clinical reasoning for minoradaptations, take measurements and communicate the recommendations, throughreports and diagrams to adaptation providers, with support from seniortherapists.
To have an awareness of potential psychological riskfactors and the functional implications of these.
To provide spontaneous and planned specialist advice,teaching, and instruction to relatives, carers and other professions to promoteunderstanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistentapproach to patient care.
To be responsible for equipment used in carrying outoccupational therapy duties and to adhere to any relevant policies, includingcompetence to use equipment and ensure safe use of equipment by others throughteaching, training and supervision of practice.
To supervise assistant practitioners and support staffwhen appropriate
To provide clinical supervision for occupationaltherapy students on their first introductory placement and to explain the roleof occupational therapy to departmental visitors. Assist more senior staff inthe training of students and occupational therapy assistants.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers tomaximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of theircondition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation willbe used with a variety of patients.
Communicate effectively with all members of theoccupational therapy team, AHPs and community nursing and other professions toensure a collaborative approach to the management of the patient's condition.
To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent andhave the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lackcapacity to consent to treatment.
PROFESSIONAL:
To maintain own clinical professional development(CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporatethem as necessary into your work.
To be an active member of the in-service trainingprogramme by attendance at training sessions in-house, Tutorials and byattending external courses and practicing reflective practice.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to datedocumentation in line with legal, departmental and ECCH requirements,communicating assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplinesin the form of reports and letters.
To participate in staff appraisal scheme and personaldevelopment plan (PDP).
To work within Organisational and Royal College ofOccupational Therapists OT guidelines and adhere to the Professional Code ofConduct.
To have a working knowledge of available equipment,minor adaptations and resources including Activities of Daily Living (ADL)equipment, therapy and rehabilitation aids, moving and handling equipment and abasic knowledge of wheelchair provision.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of yourwork and current practices through the use of evidence based practice (EBP)projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with otherclinical staff and the clinical lead for occupational therapy. Makerecommendations for change.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of ClinicalGovernance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation.
ORGANISATIONAL:
To be responsible for a designated area of work asagreed with the team leader and to plan and organize efficiently andeffectively with regard to patient management and use of time.
To decide priorities for a work area, balancing otherpatient related and professional demands. Ensure that these remain inaccordance with those of the occupational therapy service as a whole.
To be actively involved in the collection ofappropriate data and statistics within the service.
To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your workand implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of yourwork area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents to seniorstaff and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
Ensure the implementation of occupational therapyservice policies and any service development changes.
To comply with the organisational and service policiesand procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To undertake any duties that might be consideredappropriate by senior occupational therapists and the professional clinicallead for occupational therapy.
All roleswithin East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrateour Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide topatients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staffshould consider these as an essential part of their job role.
Our Values outline the core behavioursthat we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE . These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone .
Underpinning our Values are ourSignature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue tobuild a strong culture. Our fourSignature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn,We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together .
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
Physical and mental capacity to deal with sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients Able to work collaboratively within a team Able to work independently Committed to personal and team development Able to work with others and pass on skills and knowledge Able to maintain judgment under pressure Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together). Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC
Desirable
Evidence of CPD folder Evidence of Preceptorship
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area Forward thinking Excellent interpersonal skills Self-directed learning Ability to work independently Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
Desirable
Critical Appraisal Audit Research Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working
Desirable
Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist