Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First Therapy team in Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the team, which supports patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, to regain their independence and remain in their own homes.
The ideal candidate will be able to take a holistic and person centred approach to supporting patients to recover from their recent hospital admission, and to achieve their short term goals, maximising independence.
The role will include working with other Advanced Therapists in the team to effectively manage a complex caseload and see patients within the expected timescales. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to support, teach and supervise Therapy staff within the team, to ensure that high standards and efficiency are consistently maintained.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for jointly leading and developing the Home First Therapy team, in regard to all aspects of clinical governance within this specialty. To perform specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex presentations and needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and others.
To undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a skilled, autonomous and advanced practitioner.
To actively lead development of professional and service initiatives, and contribute to organisational objectives.
To supervise, teach and appraise Therapy staff and students within the specialty.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
1. Diploma /Degree in Occupational Therapy
2. Field work/clinical educators course
3. Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable criteria
4. Masters degree in related field
5. COT / MCSP Membership
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
7. Experience in student clinical supervision
8. Experience in supervision of junior staff
9. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
10. Participation in audit and research activities
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Intermediate and Advanced knowledge Discharge planning
12. Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
13. Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area
14. Ability to participate in 7 day working
15. Car driver / access to vehicle able to use for work.
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.
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