Community Occupational Therapist

Job summary

**We are pleased to announce that we are in a position to offer a 'Golden Hello' of £2500 to successful candidate. Excludes candidates within Hampshire & the Isle of Wight**

Are you passionate about therapy and progressing people to their maximum potential in their own homes? Do you have the commitment and desire to make a difference to people's lives? If so, a post in the Mid Hampshire Therapy Team may be for you

The office base is in Andover War Memorial Hospital, we treat patients who live in Andover and the surrounding areas in their own homes. We provide rehabilitation and therapy input for adults with a diverse range of both long- and short-term conditions.

We are a friendly and busy team, which consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rehab assistants. We work collaboratively with our community nursing team, and colleagues in Hampshire County Council and Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust to provide the best care and outcomes for our population.

Experience in front line NHS community therapy is desirable, as is evidence of up-to-date clinical professional development. Applicants need to be keen to develop and apply their clinical skills, have well developed communication, organisational and prioritisation skills and be able to work under pressure. The role is demanding but rewarding, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual who can work flexibly, efficiently and contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the Therapist is to provide strong holistic care to the community. To support the Clinical Team Lead (band 7) with day-to-day leadership responsibilities, development and creative leadership.

The Clinical Therapist will work across the caseload, using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients, triage appropriately and refer/liaise with the correct services.

To provide specialist therapy assessment of patients, using analytical and judgment skills. To provide appropriate patient centred treatment using evidence-based practice where-ever possible. Patients will present with acute or chronic conditions and complex multi-system pathologies neuro, respiratory conditions, orthopaedic rehabilitation, age related deterioration and palliative care.

To devise effective care plans for each patient with specific therapeutic knowledge, recognising him or her as an individual. The plan of care, which has been developed in conjunction with the patient, carer and relevant others, should be outcome based and ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required..

The Clinical Therapist will work under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead receiving specific therapy clinical supervision/ development support from the appropriate leads in the district. The emphasis will be on developing assessment and clinical skills as well as developing skills that can be shared across a wider team.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Happy to talk flexible working- all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Qualifications

Essential