Band 6 Occupational therapist

4 weeks ago

Epping, United Kingdom Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a secondment cover until This is a great opportunity for a band 5 looking to take on more responsibility and further develop their skills both clinically and from a supervisory and service development perspective.

The role will be working in an MDT providing assessment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for our intermediate care beds within St Margaret's hospital Epping. The wards carry a wide variety of patient types/conditions and support several pathways for discharge from our acute partners.

Main duties of the job

The community team of West Essex is part of the wider Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System, supporting out of hospital care for West Essex residents.

The post holder will be working as part of the inpatient therapy team with a focus on rehabilitation. This will involve helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing.

The post holder will work as part of the integrated ward team to plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of the patient treatment process. This at times will include onward referrals to appropriate community based health and social care agencies.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality, skilled clinical care to patients and provide rehabilitation and long term care/conditions management. To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions. To utilise specialist skills and knowledge to undertake comprehensive assessments of patients. To analyse information gained form assessment to formulate an accurate intervention. To collaboratively discuss and agree SMART goals and outcomes for treatment with patients. This at times may involve negotiation and motivation skills and the need to work sensitively with patients. To ensure patients understands and consent to treatment plans. If the patient does not have the capacity to give consent, to be able to work within the legal framework as appropriate. To develop collaborative treatment programmes with patients, relatives as appropriate and colleagues, demonstrating client centred practice and specialist problem solving techniques. The selection of techniques will be based on both theoretical, practical knowledge and evaluative past experiences. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and review treatment programmes as required through the monitoring of medical and rehabilitation needs and adjusting if needed. This will involve determining the potential for rehabilitation and future care and support needs Plan and prioritise own workload and delegate tasks where appropriate to ensure effective use of time. Facilitate the safe transfer of patients using approved moving and handling techniques and equipment. To assess and clinically justify the provision of equipment to patients. To be responsible for ensuring equipment provided is safe to use and advise the multi-professional team/family where appropriate. Identify and undertake risk assessments of patients and environments during each intervention. To be able to hand over patients to non-qualified staff, providing a clear treatment plan and review progress of this at appropriate and regular intervals. To be part of the daily ward rounds providing clear feedback and progress. Highlighting any issues or concerns. To be part of MDT and family meetings and provide clear feedback and suggested discharge pathways for patients. To complete clear discharge summaries explaining interventions, outcomes of therapy and appropriate next steps. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant qualification in occupational therapy

Experience

Essential

Range of experiences in clinical settings at both student and band 5 level where applicable or appropriate Evidence of supporting or supervising staff Evidence of knowledge of OT assessment and treatment applications and evidence of application of this in practice

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of current NHS policies including care close to home

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