Senior Occupational Therapist - Pulmonary Rehab/Community
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (22.5 per week) Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to work as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Community Respiratory OT service. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to support maternity leave. You will be supported within the clinical team as well as the wider Occupational Therapy structure; with clinical supervision, peer support and access to CPD opportunities.
There will also be opportunity for service improvement and development in the role. You will be required to work a shift pattern across 7 days (including bank holidays and weekends). As a community-based role, the post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to rehabilitation, be confident in group delivery as well as having dynamic communication and problem solving skills.
Main duties of the job
To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with complex acute and/or chronic medical conditions which require intervention to prevent hospital admission/ support discharge. To independently manage a caseload, using evidence based and holistic principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To work as a key member of the MDT. To deliver care within a variety of clinical settings (virtual wards, wards, within the patient's own home ( community settings) and group settings. To support and supervise qualified and non-qualified staff within the department. To contribute to service development and the learning culture within the department.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job responsibilities
To work within a variety of clinical settings (group settings, virtual wards, wards, intermediate care settings) and within the patient's own home ( community settings). This will involve loan working. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. Reporting to a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient-centred approach to care. To regularly liaise with MDT members including those from heath, social services and voluntary agencies to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided. To provide leadership for more junior staff, as agreed with senior staff.
To support the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in planning, coordinating, and delivering the service provided to patients and to assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision. To deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in their absence as required. To supervise other qualified and non-qualified staff within the team To supervise Occupational Therapy students on clinical placements.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in in-service training. Maintaining Records as an autonomous practitioner. To be an active participant in the weekend working rota
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist. HCPC Registration. Knowledge/Skills
Essential
Evidence of knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients or those with medical, social and psychosocial factors, utilising a holistic approach. Maintain and develop current evidence based practice in relation to patient group. Interpersonal communication skills including ability to demonstrate well developed negotiating and persuasive skills. Standard I T
Skills · Desirable
Membership/involvement in relevant special interest group/network.
Experience · Essential
Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team, showing an understanding of other professional roles. Experience of organising and prioritising a patient caseload in a busy community based setting Experience of working under indirect supervision and as an autonomous practitioner. Experience of comprehending and working within policies of data protection and health and safety Experience of supporting development of others Experience of lone working/ dynamic risk management in the community
Desirable
Evidence of contributing to CPD activities. Special Requirement
Essential
Driving Licence; Car owner and available for use at work. Understanding of NHS organisation and National Clinical priorities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
