We are looking for a experienced and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our established and friendly integrated Norwich Community Therapy Team. If you have a positive can do attitude that reflect the Trust values of compassion, creativity and community, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The role requires a flexible individual who is able to work independently to ensure the delivery of a quality service.

You will work with the Norwich team and carry a varied caseload including neurology, falls, orthopaedic, MSK, long-term conditions, palliative care and supporting with triage. There will be priority patients who will require urgent input in order to support them at home and prevent a hospital admission.

About us

You must be self-motivated, able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and have good communication skills. Applicants should have a positive, enthusiastic approach to working in a community setting.

The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.

You will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ResponsibilitiesClinicalThe post holder will:1. Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of patients including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a graded treatment plan.2. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patients including those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team, other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills.3. To provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community,to identify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs.4. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment to maximise their functional ability.5. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required.6. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.7. To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation and treatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatment process.8. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.9. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients cooperation in their treatment plan.10. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health careprofessionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately11. To participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.12. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service targets ands needs.13. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.14. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team.15. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools, manual and mobilising skills.16. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team.17. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this.18. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions.19. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Be reliable
• Professional appearance

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or 1st level degree in Occupational Therapy,
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at a relevant level
• Evidence of good observational and reporting skills
• Ability to concentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience in complex moving and handling
• Experience of remote triaging
• Experience of admission avoidance

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

• Knowledge of additional specialist areas eg seating, manual handling through in-house training & short courses
• Highly motivated
• Good communication skills

Communication

Essential

• Evidence of ability to demonstrate tact & diplomacy
• Evidence of ability to demonstrate empathy & sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Evidence of being a team player

Personal attributes and behaviours

Essential

• To understand the importance of safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU

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