Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Areyou looking for a new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B6 OTat Wharfedale Recovery Hub. Wharfedale Recovery Hub provides rehabilitation forpeople who do not need to go into or remain in hospital but cannot be cared forsafely at home. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic OccupationalTherapist who will provide person-centred rehabilitation to adults within therecovery hub before going home.

Our varied interventions include managing long-term conditions, preventingfalls, and facilitating hospital discharges, allowing you to develop a wide andvaried skillset. You will work holistically, using health coaching andself-management approaches whilst working towards the patients goals. You willwork as a team drawing on each others strengths and delegate or signpost toother professionals as required.

Main duties of the job

Youwill work to deliver and facilitate rehabilitation to enable patients to managetheir own goals, maximizing opportunities to live a fulfilling life. You willwork closely with patients and their families in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by usingperson-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment.You will aim to improve recovery and increase independence as much as possibleby working as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve the patients goals.

About us

Workingfor Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Whoare we?

LeedsCommunity Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services acrossthe whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres andcommunity hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charitiesand Leeds City Council.

We have astrong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is ondelivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQCevaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated"Outstanding" for caring.

Perksof the job

Ourbenefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Youcan find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at on theJoin Our Team Tab.

Rightto Work

This roleis based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right towork in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlementscheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have theright to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship,please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will beresponsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as anautonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver andevaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring thatthey practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holderwill work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance atall times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence basedtheoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

Demonstrates a detailed theoretical andpractical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions andpresentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills toselect methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluatein a complex and specialised field of work.

Demonstrates highly developed physical skillswhere dexterity and accuracy are important syringe pumps and infusions,manual treatments

Makes consistent judgements requiring complex factanalysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinicalreasoning is reflected accurately in case records

Engages and actively involves the individualand, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centredtechniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

2. Leadership

Ensures that a professional service and image ismaintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff

Provides a leadership style which is underpinnedby strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectivelybuilds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management teamsand other key individuals across the organisation.

Manages team and resources on a day-to-day basisin an unpredictable environment that require solutions to complex problemswhere there are many interacting factors

Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organiseand prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service includingthe management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed supportmechanisms on call manager and making judgements in complex situations

Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative andcreativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in theircontribution to continuous improvement

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Specialist assessment, planning and evaluation skills Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations Workload management including delegation of tasks Competent IT skills Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication Risk assessment skills Reflective practice skills

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation

Qualifications

Essential

Professional degree or diploma in relevant field Post Graduate qualification in specialist field Appropriate statutory professional body registration Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards

Desirable

Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience in working with adults Experience of working as part of an MDT

Desirable

Working in community or primary care based teams Working with the elderly population

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