Band 6 Peripatetic Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job summary

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Intermediate Care Team.

The post is 30 hours per week on a permanent contract.

This peripatetic role offers the opportunity to work across our inpatient intermediate care units, supporting patients on their P2 journey. We work to the 'Discharge to Assess Model' using the 'Home First' approach, with the emphasis on carrying out essential assessments and OT interventions to maximise independence and to facilitate discharge. Working from Perry Tree Centre (PTC), you will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated OT with previous In-Patient experience who is committed to continuing to develop the OT role on our In-Patient wards, taking into account the current and changing climate of the NHS. Whether you are an experienced Band 6 or a Band 5 looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

As this post involves carrying out regular Access Visits to patient's homes, the successful applicant will ideally need to be a car driver.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

You will:

• Provide timely occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients within intermediate care inpatient settings.
• Work across P2 rehabilitation units, supporting safe and timely discharges.
• Undertake holistic assessments to maximise independence, functional ability, and quality of life.
• Complete discharge planning, equipment provision, and environmental assessments to facilitate smooth transitions of care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including therapists, nurses, medical colleagues, and support staff.
• Support patients, carers, and families to achieve personalised discharge goals.
• Supervise, teach, and support junior staff, therapy assistants, and students where appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning discussions.
• Actively contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and innovation within Intermediate Care Services to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support the implementation of evidence-based practice, new pathways, and service redesign projects.
• Actively contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and innovation within Intermediate Care Services to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.

About us

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race and disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing.

To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions.

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.

To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical serviceswithin the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects.

To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members.

To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities.

Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention

• To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patients safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely.
• To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To take responsibility for providing, monitoring & developing the Occupational Therapy Service to the specified In-Patient clinical area: helping patients to engage as independently as possible in activities which enhance their health & wellbeing.

To manage a caseload of patients with complex health & social care needs, using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement & evaluate interventions.

To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal.

To lead in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical serviceswithin the specialist area, taking responsibility for defined projects.

To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the continuing rehabilitation of patients in the service. To advise/share specialist skills of assessment and treatment with team members.

To promote and maintain the ethos of Occupational Therapy in all clinical and professional activities.

Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day working pattern and to provide support within all In-Patient Units across the Trust as and when required.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention

• To recommend & prescribe necessary equipment to improve patients safety and independence and to instruct carers, staff and relatives how to fit, use and maintain prescribed equipment safely.
• To select & use appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of Occupational Therapy intervention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Student educator certificate

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of having worked in an Inpatients setting working with a variety of medical conditions
• Experience working with patients with complex diagnosis/ conditions
• Experience of complex Discharge planning
• Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary team

Desirable

• Management experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the client group and evidence of the ability to manage complex patients
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach
• Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement
• Ability to safely handle patients and equipment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Discharge to Assess model

Desirable

• IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Personal qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and communicative skills
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
• Able to work independently and delegate work to others appropriately
• Demonstrates a committed and organised approach to CPD

Desirable

• Car driver

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Student educator certificate

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of having worked in an Inpatients setting working with a variety of medical conditions
• Experience working with patients with complex diagnosis/ conditions
• Experience of complex Discharge planning
• Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary team

Desirable

• Management experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the client group and evidence of the ability to manage complex patients
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach
• Ability to act as mentor/supervisor to junior staff and students on placement
• Ability to safely handle patients and equipment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Discharge to Assess model

Desirable

• IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Personal qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and communicative skills
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
• Able to work independently and delegate work to others appropriately
• Demonstrates a committed and organised approach to CPD

Desirable

• Car driver

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address

Perry Tree Centre

Dovedale Road

Birmingham

B23 5BX

United Kingdom

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