Job summary
Bank Occupational Therapist band -6 -7
Are you keen to use your assessment and intervention skills in a rewarding NHS role but unable to commit to a permanent position right now?
We have an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to become part of a responsive rehabilitation service, working across community-based settings in Barnet.
Driving licence and access to own car is required for the role
Working as an autonomous practitioner, supported by the wider rehabilitation service team, your role will be to assess mobility, posture and seating needs, helping adults to regain their independence following illness or injury and supporting with long term conditions. The role may also include some supervision of rehab support workers and Occupational Therapy students on placements.
Essential criteria for this post
Occupational therapy degree/diploma
Experience working with adult age range in community settings
HCPC registration
Why join?
- Earn more per hour - bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms
- See the best shifts first - bank staff get priority over all agency workers
- Get 24x7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team - a local team dedicated to helping you
- Become part of an integrated team - feel more valued and supported in your work
Main duties of the job
Responsible foro The post-holder will have clinical responsibility for assessment and treatment planning for clients referred to Maximising Independence. They will be expected to contribute to the development and monitoring of the service. Post holder may be asked to supervise rehab support workers and would be expected to supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice education placements.o The Maximising Independence team aims to provide a high quality, responsive rehabilitation service helping adults to regain their independence following illness or injury, to support them with their Long Term conditions and to promote health and wellbeingo The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Support workers and admin Assistants.o The service is delivered 7 days per week including bank holidays and there is an expectation that full time hours will be completed across 7 days as required.
About us
We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire.
Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to:
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stay well
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manage their own health with the right support
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avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital.
We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives.
Our vision:deliver great care closer to home.
Our mission: working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload using a variety of different techniques including standardised and non-standardised assessments to make an accurate assessment of client need. To gather relevant information from a variety of sources, and analyse and interpret all information gained to make an independent decision. To assess, select and recommend equipment/minor adaptations which may assist clients in achieving the maximum level of independence and quality of life in daily living activities. This will include ensuring the safe use of the equipment, and may include fitting/installing of equipment in clients homes
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- OT with appropriate Diploma/ degree
- Current registration with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional education and training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of work or student experience in a range of clinical areas e.g. community rehabilitation, older peoples rehab, neuro, falls
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of working independently.
- Experience of working with people with complex needs Experience of delivering training.
- Experience of providing supervision.
- Experience of service development and audit.
- Experience of working within care home settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of OT assessment tools relevant to an adult client group
- Knowledge of a range of relevant OT interventions relevant to the client group e.g. dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, Falls, etc.
- An understanding of the range and applications of adaptive aids. Knowledge of professional standards including record keeping
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults.
- An understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- Good presentation skills in both verbal and written form
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation
- Ability to negotiate with and facilitate learning in others
- Ability to be an effective team member.
- High level of interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening, empathy and sensitivity.
- Ability to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions
- Ability to reflect on and develop own performance.
- Ability to seek support/advice as appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local services including voluntary agencies available
- Able to manage own time and caseload.
Physical
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post
- Able to negotiate stairs
- Able to travel around the district in timely, efficient manner(e.g. car/bike)
- Car drivers need access to own vehicle and hold a full driving licence
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
London
St Charles
London
W10 6DZ