Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within the Wakefield Community (MY Therapy)
team to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist
to join the neurology therapy team.
The post
is a fixed term contract for 12 months to provide backfill for internal
progression.
MY
Therapy is a large MDT (incorporating Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists
and support staff) providing goal led rehabilitation to patients in their own
homes as well as offering a variety of group settings and out-patient clinic
appointments all within Wakefield District.
The
successful candidate will work within the community neurology team to provide
rehabilitation to individuals with a neurological disorder (including, Stroke,
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and other progressive neurological conditions)
facilitating timely discharges from hospital, and support individuals to manage
their condition effectively to maximise function and prevent unnecessary
hospital admissions. This post will provide an opportunity to be involved in
the integration and delivery of health and social services to Wakefield
residents in line with providing care closer to home.
Are you
enthusiastic and pro active?
Do you
possess good communication skills?
Do you
enjoy working within an MDT?
If so, we
would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work together with colleagues, partners, patients and their families/carers in providing rehabilitation in the community thereby preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital / residential settings whilst also facilitating discharge and providing goal directed rehabilitation. We are an agile workforce and deliver care to patientsacrossthe Wakefield district.
The successful candidate would be working predominantly within the patients own home or within care home settings, providing specialist occupational therapy intervention to treat a range of neurological conditions.
Senior staff are expected to take an active part in the leadership of the team and offer support to junior and support staff and students. We encourage all staff to be instrumental in service development and alsooffer: -
- Regular supervision
- A friendly and supportive environment.
- An inclusive and thorough induction programme.
- Annual appraisal
- Commitment to learning and opportunity to develop clinical skills in the community setting
- The full job description is attached.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties/Patient Contact
-
To be professionally and legally accountable for
all aspects of own practice, including the management of individuals in your
care.
-
To effectively self manage a complex, multiple
caseload within the Neurology element of the Community Rehabilitation Service.
-
To know the professional and personal scope of
own practice and make referrals to other agencies.
-
To demonstrate specialist knowledge and
understanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social,
psychological and clinical sciences in relation to Occupational Therapy in
neurology.
- To
provide a rapid specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and comprehensive
risk assessment, using a high level of clinical reasoning skills to formulate
an appropriate care pathway to prevent unnecessary hospital admission or
facilitate safe and timely discharges.
- To
be flexible to work in a variety of clinical settings i.e. Accident and
Emergency, Fracture Clinic, Medical Assessment unit, Residential/Nursing Home,
Resource Centres and in the community settings (patients home).
- To
be flexible to cover for the co-ordinator of Intermediate Care Service in times
of absence to act as a gate keeper to the services.
- To
provide a specialist Occupational Therapy opinion to the co-ordination team on
the suitability and appropriateness of potential patients/referrals to the Intermediate
Care Service and particularly the neurology element of the service.
- Following
a comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy and risk assessment give
accurate feedback and advice to relevant staff i.e. GP, medical staff, nurses,
co-ordination, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Health Care Assistants, Third
Sector colleagues and family/carers.
-
To be responsible for the assessment,
prescription and evaluation of specialist equipment and adaptations for
patients with multiple and complex needs.
-
To demonstrate a detailed clinical knowledge of
a wide range of medical and neurological conditions.
-
To be able to use research, clinical reasoning
and problem solving skills to identify the therapeutic benefit of client centred
interventions and make professional judgements with individuals with diverse or
complex needs, or multiple problems according to outcome, changes in patient
needs and environmental influences.
-
To use specialist knowledge, training and
experience to plan and implement client centred individual and/or group
treatment programmes for people with complex physical, cognitive, mental health
and social needs.
-
To be able to formulate specific and appropriate
management plans including the setting of time scales to accurately prioritise
needs with individuals and the multi disciplinary team, in relation to
available resources and professional demands.
-
To monitor, analyse, evaluate and modify Occupational
Therapy intervention and treatment in order to measure progress and ensure
effectiveness.
-
Using highly specialised knowledge, carry out
and supervise a variety of physical interventions that require a high level of
physical and manual dexterity.
-
To apply a high level of knowledge of the effect
of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and
adaptations to the individuals social and physical environment.
-
To demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of medical
conditions and current Occupational Therapy approaches to their treatment and
apply a high level of knowledge of the effect of disability to provide training
and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the individuals social and
physical environment.
-
To work in a variety of environments, which may
include confined and unhygienic spaces that could present a risk to personal
health and safety.
-
When necessary, to be responsible for the
co-ordination of the individuals clinical care package.
-
To be a car driver and drive as required
throughout the day in all weather conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties/Patient Contact
-
To be professionally and legally accountable for
all aspects of own practice, including the management of individuals in your
care.
-
To effectively self manage a complex, multiple
caseload within the Neurology element of the Community Rehabilitation Service.
-
To know the professional and personal scope of
own practice and make referrals to other agencies.
-
To demonstrate specialist knowledge and
understanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social,
psychological and clinical sciences in relation to Occupational Therapy in
neurology.
- To
provide a rapid specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and comprehensive
risk assessment, using a high level of clinical reasoning skills to formulate
an appropriate care pathway to prevent unnecessary hospital admission or
facilitate safe and timely discharges.
- To
be flexible to work in a variety of clinical settings i.e. Accident and
Emergency, Fracture Clinic, Medical Assessment unit, Residential/Nursing Home,
Resource Centres and in the community settings (patients home).
- To
be flexible to cover for the co-ordinator of Intermediate Care Service in times
of absence to act as a gate keeper to the services.
- To
provide a specialist Occupational Therapy opinion to the co-ordination team on
the suitability and appropriateness of potential patients/referrals to the Intermediate
Care Service and particularly the neurology element of the service.
- Following
a comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy and risk assessment give
accurate feedback and advice to relevant staff i.e. GP, medical staff, nurses,
co-ordination, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Health Care Assistants, Third
Sector colleagues and family/carers.
-
To be responsible for the assessment,
prescription and evaluation of specialist equipment and adaptations for
patients with multiple and complex needs.
-
To demonstrate a detailed clinical knowledge of
a wide range of medical and neurological conditions.
-
To be able to use research, clinical reasoning
and problem solving skills to identify the therapeutic benefit of client centred
interventions and make professional judgements with individuals with diverse or
complex needs, or multiple problems according to outcome, changes in patient
needs and environmental influences.
-
To use specialist knowledge, training and
experience to plan and implement client centred individual and/or group
treatment programmes for people with complex physical, cognitive, mental health
and social needs.
-
To be able to formulate specific and appropriate
management plans including the setting of time scales to accurately prioritise
needs with individuals and the multi disciplinary team, in relation to
available resources and professional demands.
-
To monitor, analyse, evaluate and modify Occupational
Therapy intervention and treatment in order to measure progress and ensure
effectiveness.
-
Using highly specialised knowledge, carry out
and supervise a variety of physical interventions that require a high level of
physical and manual dexterity.
-
To apply a high level of knowledge of the effect
of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and
adaptations to the individuals social and physical environment.
-
To demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of medical
conditions and current Occupational Therapy approaches to their treatment and
apply a high level of knowledge of the effect of disability to provide training
and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the individuals social and
physical environment.
-
To work in a variety of environments, which may
include confined and unhygienic spaces that could present a risk to personal
health and safety.
-
When necessary, to be responsible for the
co-ordination of the individuals clinical care package.
-
To be a car driver and drive as required
throughout the day in all weather conditions.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post-qualification experience
- Involvement in professional practice education.
- Experience of working within Neurological rehabilitation
- Supervision of junior and/or support staff
Desirable
- Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings.
- Involvement in a relevant clinical special interest group.
- Experience of having a lead role for designated projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Have completed a recognised professional practice educator course.
- Have completed a post graduate qualification in the field of neurological rehabilitation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use complex communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques specific to the speciality of neurological rehabilitation.
- Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to work autonomously and utilise supervision and formal appraisal systems.
- Be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions.
- Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
Desirable
- Contributing to the development of students and other staff.
- Experience of using appropriate presentation skills.
- Experience of completion of leadership training e.g. LEO, ILM.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A wide range of interpersonal skills including ability to prioritise, delegate, negotiate.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working.
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
- Commitment to change management processes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post-qualification experience
- Involvement in professional practice education.
- Experience of working within Neurological rehabilitation
- Supervision of junior and/or support staff
Desirable
- Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings.
- Involvement in a relevant clinical special interest group.
- Experience of having a lead role for designated projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Have completed a recognised professional practice educator course.
- Have completed a post graduate qualification in the field of neurological rehabilitation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use complex communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques specific to the speciality of neurological rehabilitation.
- Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to work autonomously and utilise supervision and formal appraisal systems.
- Be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions.
- Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
Desirable
- Contributing to the development of students and other staff.
- Experience of using appropriate presentation skills.
- Experience of completion of leadership training e.g. LEO, ILM.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A wide range of interpersonal skills including ability to prioritise, delegate, negotiate.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working.
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
- Commitment to change management processes.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
