Band 6 Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.

he post holder will act as a practitioner for Occupational Therapy within the Adults Community Services Division.

The post holder will ensure access to urgent and routine Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention provide and monitor treatment programmes at home and ensure safe discharge or referral on to alternative services as appropriate. They will work in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care agencies to promote independence and develop individual plans of care relevant to person needs

A person who is an excellent communicator with a flexible approach, and has existing, or an eagerness to establish, links with Health and Social care partners and a passion for 'trusted assessor' principles, will be at an advantage when working in this team. You will have opportunities to support junior staff and students, as well as drive and lead in service development projects and quality patient care.

We run an excellent Inspire leadership training programme for all staff with line management responsibility, alongside other opportunities to develop your career.

HCPC/NMC registrations are a requirement for registered staff roles.

The post holder will be expected to work shifts as required over 7 days per week in line with service delivery

Informal enquiries speak to:

Jazz - 0121 303 8920

Email: [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration.
• Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and CPD.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a Multi -Disciplinary team
• Relevant rehabilitation experience for a variety of patients in a community setting
• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Proven Supervisory skills.
• Ability to plan and delegate daily workload
• Ability to demonstrate and share knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical trends and practices within the field of occupational therapy

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Supervisors / Fieldwork education

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the patient group.
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach
• IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge and application of clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice
• Understanding and application of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety issues and their relevance in the Community.
• Ability to administer and interpret standardise assessments/outcome measures.
• Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement.
• Awareness of legislation related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge and awareness of current government and initiative drivers.
• Ability to safely handle patients and equipment and to work in a range of positions

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list -