CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

CLCH is really proud of a new initiative for qualified Occupational Therapists to develop a range of clinical skills across a number of specialities with the introduction of a band 5 rotational scheme. This presents an exciting opportunity to work within community services in Hertfordshire.

Our vision is to provide great care closer to home, involving patients and their carers throughout care delivery. Within our services we support people often living with multiple long-term conditions and with numbers expected to grow substantially, it is vital that the workforce is responsive to patient need. We will promote a supportive environment in order for successful candidates to increase their confidence in clinical care delivery, in order to become an autonomous practitioner.

Main duties of the job

We have a rotational scheme available across a 2 year period, covering 4 x 6 month rotations. During the scheme, applicants may work within Inpatient rehabilitation, Unplanned Care, Planned Care services and Neuro rehabilitation.

The schemes aim to inspire future career paths available within adult community services. Placements are based across the four localities in the area Watford and Three Rivers, St Albans and Harpenden, Dacorum and Hertsmere. Many of our services cover 7 days and your placements may include a variety of working patterns.

Successful applicants will be well supported through a comprehensive induction programme, a buddy scheme and receive mentorship from senior clinicians. You will have access to a variety of training opportunities delivered through CLCH Academy and be part of a wider support network who will support you in gaining a wide range of competencies. There will be a range of different opportunities on offer to develop your skills. At the end of the 2-year scheme, all applicants will be supported to apply for progression posts, to continue your career journey.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the Specialist/ Senior Occupational Therapist in supervising, providing planned advice, teaching, support and instruction to therapy assistants, key workers, relatives and carers, to promote understanding of the aims of therapy intervention and to ensure a co-ordinated approach to patient care.
• To delegate to, teach and supervise the work of Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors with guidance from senior staff.
• To work with other health care professionals on joint assessments, patient goals and treatment programmes in a patient centred approach.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Evidence of other post-registration education and training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements.
• Evidence of up to date CPD
• Experience of working as part of an MDT
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.

Desirable

• Evidence of previous employment as an Occupational therapist, apprentice, assistant
• Experience of delegation to support staff

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice in OT, demonstrate clinical reasoning, applying theory to practice
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Adherence to national, professional and work related policy
• Health, safety and risk awareness
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the profession
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise, manage time/caseload effectively
• Understanding of team dynamics and good interpersonal skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to listen and present information, written and orally in a clear, concise and logical manner.
• Good IT skills (word processing, and internet)
• Commitment to lifelong learning, with ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Awareness of the legal responsibilities of the profession.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Maintain professional approach at all times
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate excellence in Customer Service
• Able to work both independently, and with direct and indirect supervision.
• Interest in working in outpatients, ward, and community settings.
• Willingness to work flexibly at a variety of locations, travel from site to site within service delivery within the Borough of Barnet
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hemel One (HQ)

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7YU

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