This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service committed to improving the heath and wellbeing of frail and or older people.

The Community Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) provides rapid access to doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and OTs for primarily frail and/or elderly patients with a strong focus on prevention of hospital admission.

Our aim is to maximise opportunities for the people living in our communities to be as independent as possible in what matters to them, living full and active lives within their family circles, social networks, and the workplace. If you're an ambitious and proactive individual looking to be part of a supportive team and use your expert skills to provide excellent community care, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to support Marlow and Thame CATS as well as across the Buckinghamshire community within clients homescarrying out occupational therapy assessments and treatment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will spend part of their week in the Marlow and the Thame clinic liaising with the multidisciplinary team. Most of their time will be spent in the community. Patients who have seen the doctor, nurse and physiotherapist in clinic are then seen by the occupational therapist within the patient's home.

The services run from 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel effectively and independently on a daily basis to and from the base, clients' homes and other venues around the geographical area. If necessary, adjustments can be considered, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.

About us

Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BSc in occupational therapy
• Health Professions Council Registered
• Evidence of post registration Continuing Professional Development portfolio

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate clinical training e.g. Elderly, LTC s, Cardiac Disease, Dementia, Rehabilitation, Trauma and Orthopaedics or similar

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post graduate relevant clinical experience
• Experience of managing a case load of older people
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Experience of supervision and training of junior staff and assistants

Desirable

• Experience of working within multi agency / multi disciplinary team
• Experience of electronic clinical systems
• Experience of assisting with service developmen
• Experience participating in a research or audit project

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to provide patient assessment, treatment planning and goal setting in varied conditions
• Clinical reasoning skills relevant to the client group (frail/ complex conditions/ fallers).
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team including working across professional boundaries
• Knowledge of best practise within the specialist area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem solving abilities

Desirable

• Report writing skills and IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability and willing to learn new skills and competencies
• Ability to promote health
• Able to work under pressure

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post (Car owner/ driver)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Marlow Community Hospital

Victoria Road

Marlow

SL7 1DJ

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434-CR6592607