Job Introduction
Join our dynamic Integrated Neighbourhood Team as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within the community. The Integrated Neighbourhood team is a community-based service which supports and works with people, either in their own home or in Residential or Nursing Homes. The aim of the service is to maximise and maintain independence based on patients identified needs through rehabilitation. Following an initial assessment and, in consultation with the service user, a care plan and rehabilitation programme is drawn up. As our services transform, there may be times you will be expected to support both nursing and therapy in the delivery of care, within an appropriate scope or practice and following relevant on-the-job training.
Main Responsibilities
* To carry out therapeutic assessment, diagnosis and treatment with patients using person-centred goals, who may have diverse presentations and a range of physical and psychological conditions within the context of a community-based, multi-disciplinary team.
* Responsibility for up-to-date record keeping within professional guidelines and HCRG Care group Record keeping policy – currently using SystmOne as our electronic clinical records system.
* To hold responsibility for own caseload and capacity working with Community Support Workers to deliver therapeutic programmes as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide an evidence-based Occupational service of a high standard, to patients in a community setting by undertaking comprehensive assessments, reassessments, care planning, rehabilitation and therapeutic care and support. This will involve using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice to inform the appropriate intervention and developing comprehensive discharge plans from the service.
Essential Qualifications
* Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Membership of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and/or evidence of other professional liability insurance to practice
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) recorded in a portfolio, as recommended by HCPC.
* Experience in a range of practice areas from student placements and/or recent experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist
* Knowledge of principles and practices within Occupational Therapy to include knowledge of medical conditions prevalent in the elderly such as Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, MS, COPD, falls, orthopaedic conditions, general ageing and diabetes.
* Good working knowledge of typical work-related systems, procedures, equipment and technology
* Knowledge and understanding of the legislation that applies to care and health work
* Car driver with access to vehicle, business insurance and ability to travel independently around the Bath and North‑East Somerset area
Desirable Qualifications
* Previous recent experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within a community setting.
Package and Benefits
* Band 5 Agenda for Change salary with NHS Pension and full terms and conditions
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving access to discounts, cashback and vouchers for everyday purchases
* Access to wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
* Online and face‑to‑face support with mental and physical wellbeing, legal, debt and life management help, and career coaching and counselling
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through the Learning Enterprise
* An open, just culture encouraging ideas for delivering our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
* Commitment to high clinical and quality standards, with majority of rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission
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