Senior Occupational Therapist - Community inDukinfield inDukinfield PUBLISHED MON 23 DEC 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

CASELOAD FAMILY HOLISTIC INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust rWccFGRm

Opportunity to work in a friendly and dynamic community team focused on patient-centered care.

Involvement in diverse clinical settings, including patient homes, community centers, and healthcare facilities, ensuring a varied workday.

Role includes leadership responsibilities, such as clinical supervision and education of less experienced staff, fostering professional development.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team enhances learning and the overall quality of care provided to patients.

Opportunity to engage in service development initiatives, allowing you to influence and improve occupational therapy practices.

Flexibility to manage your own workload, providing autonomy in planning and delivering therapy sessions.

Access to continuous training and personal development opportunities, supporting your career advancement.

The role of Senior Occupational Therapist - Community at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust involves joining a collaborative and dynamic community team dedicated to providing patient-centered rehabilitation services for individuals aged 16 and above in Tameside and Glossop. The position entails conducting occupational therapy assessments, formulating treatment plans, delivering interventions, and educating patients and their families within various community settings. The therapist will manage a complex clinical caseload, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service development, while working autonomously as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must possess strong communication skills to develop relationships with team members and patients, and should be capable of managing their workload effectively. The role requires the use of reliable transport for travel between multiple clinical environments, as well as the physical capability to handle equipment. Additionally, the position involves responsibilities for training, participating in service improvement initiatives, and engaging in research or audits when necessary.

Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Team Occupational Therapist Band 6 Permanent, 22.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity for you to become a member of our friendly, dynamic community team. Consisting of technical instructors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists you will be a part of a rewarding and patient centred service, committed to providing evidence based intervention.

The Adult Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team is based at Dewsnap Lane Clinic and provides rehabilitation for people aged 16 or over who either live in Tameside and Glossop or who have a GP in Tameside and Glossop. This excludes certain patients who live in Mossley as their physiotherapy services are provided by Northern Care Alliance NHS FT.

Utilising your knowledge and skills, you will work closely with the service users, their family, their carers and other professionals from statutory and non statutory agencies, to offer consultation, advice, education and goal focused episodes of therapy. You will be a competent and confident practitioner, as the team's present structure means you will be responsible for clinical supervision and education of other staff.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will understand the benefits to be gained from a team approach, where each team member's contribution is valued and where experience is shared.

Our team is committed to supporting personal and professional development.

This position requires the post holder to be able to travel (often at short notice), and carry bulky and/or heavy equipment between diverse clinical and non-clinical environments and bases, including patient's homes, GP clinics, primary care facilities, community centres, hospitals, office spaces and residential/nursing homes, so access to reliable transport is essential. The post holder will be expected to complete four individual AM and four individual PM clinical contacts a day, at separate addresses, to maintain provision of our services.

Carry out occupational therapy assessments, plan and deliver treatment and offer education and support to patients and their families, in a variety of community settings.

You will be expected to practice autonomously but work as a part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to carry a complex clinical caseload and be required to delegate work to support staff. You will be responsible for specific areas of service development and deputise for Band 7 when appropriate.

This advertisement will close when the number of pre-determined applications have been received.

Please note we are only able to reply to applicants who have been invited for interview.

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Section 2 - Knowledge and Skills:

Communications

The post holder will need to:

Develop working relationships with the immediate team

Communicate with a wide range of people to ensure that treatment planning and intervention is holistic and cohesive

Use a variety of communication methods throughout the working day, eg: email, written records and telephone.

Communicate difficult or sensitive information relating to patient care

Ensure that all locally produced information documents are in the corporate style and that all written information complies with Trust policy

Responsibility for Patient Care

The post holder will be responsible for:

Carrying out appropriate occupational therapy assessments, based on good practice

Developing treatment plans, tailored to the patients need and demonstrating sound clinical reasoning

Delivering therapeutic intervention based on the findings of your assessments

Promoting self-management to all patients

Supporting patients (and their carers if appropriate) by providing information which is well sourced and of good quality.

Assist patients, carers, relatives during incidental contact

Planning and organising

The post holder will:

Organise and plan their own day to day workload, in order to meet the demands of the service and job role

To participate in the supervision of more junior/unqualified staff

To supervise occupational therapy students on clinical placement within the team

Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources

The post holder will ensure safe and effective use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation

The post holder will:

Be aware of, comment on and actively participate in changes on policy, procedure or service development.

To contribute to service development within the team

Embrace and support line management and the department, in making service improvements effective within the work place

To contribute to interdisciplinary training

Attend training as identified in appraisal

Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership

The post holder will:

Support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the work place

Responsibilities for Teaching and Training

The post holder will:

Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role

Deliver education and training to patients, their carers and other appropriate agencies, in relation to the role of an occupational therapist, the patients condition, healthy lifestyle choices and self-management

Support learners of all disciplines and be a main educator for occupational therapy learners

Responsibilities for data and information resources

The post holder will:

Comply with the standards expected by the Organisation, in relation to the inputting of activity data

Research, Development and Audit

The post holder will:

Contribute to departmental, local or National audits when required

Section 3 Effort and Environment:

Physical Skills and Effort

The post holder will:

Be required to carry out activities which involve manual handling and physical activity

Have access to reliable transport

Be required to switch attention between tasks throughout the day

Be required to use a computer for parts of every day

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To work as a Senior Occupational Therapist in the UK, you'll need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and soft skills. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and qualifications:

Educational Qualifications

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy: A recognized qualification, such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

2. HCPC Registration: You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as an occupational therapist in the UK.

Clinical Skills

1. Advanced Assessment Skills: Ability to perform comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs, strengths, and challenges.

2. Intervention Planning: Skills in developing and implementing personalized intervention plans to support individuals in achieving their goals.

3. Rehabilitation Techniques: Proficiency in various rehabilitation methods, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive technology.

4. Knowledge of Conditions: Strong understanding of physical, mental, and developmental health issues, as well as age-related conditions.

5. Team Collaboration: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support for clients.

Professional Skills

1. Case Management: Skills in managing a caseload effectively, ensuring appropriate and timely interventions.

2. Supervisory Skills: Ability to mentor and supervise junior therapists and support staff, providing guidance and support in clinical practice.

3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding of current research and best practices in occupational therapy to inform clinical decisions.

Soft Skills

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and relate to clients’ experiences and needs, fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship.

3. Problem-Solving Abilities: Critical thinking and adaptability to address complex patient needs and develop creative solutions.

4. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a sizable caseload, and meet deadlines efficiently.

Additional Skills

1. Cultural Competency: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures to provide inclusive care.

2. Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to stay updated with the latest practices and standards in occupational therapy.

Qualifications for Senior Roles

- Experience: Significant experience in the field, typically at least 3-5 years post-qualification, with experience in specific areas of occupational therapy.

- Specialization: Additional training or certifications in specialized areas of occupational therapy (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, etc.) can be advantageous.

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