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Overview
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
CPFT is an NHS health and social care organisation offering a wide range of services, including integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people; specialist mental health and learning disability services; children and young people's mental health services; children's community services in Peterborough; social care; and ground-breaking research. We are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion, including services delivered outside hospital and in the community.
Responsibilities
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own and delegated work.
* To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
* To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi-pathologies) using clinical reasoning skills.
* To use evidence-based practice to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
* To promote independence and, wherever possible, to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay, ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
* Organise and manage your own time, delegating work appropriately.
* Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments, including reporting any changes or newly identified risks immediately.
* Demonstrate the importance of gaining patient and carer consent in all interventions.
* Ensure accurate and timely written records comply with Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.
Staff development within CPFT is highly valued and you will be supported to attend relevant internal and external courses to develop your knowledge and skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of your Appraisal process.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, MSc or Diploma entry level qualification into the OT profession
* Current HCPC registration
* Documented evidence of own continuing professional development
* Willingness to undertake Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification
Desirable criteria
* Member of COT
* Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings
* Clinical supervisor
* Experience and knowledge of housing legislation, minor and major adaptations or willingness to train in this area
Desirable criteria
* Community Experience
* Equipment Provision
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
* Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* Good report writing
* Able to assess plan and implement care
* Support Integrated Care Workers
* Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word
* Time Management and prioritisation skills
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential criteria
* Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
* Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
* Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
* Understands the principle of confidentiality
* Demonstrates professional curiosity
* Responsible for maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies
* Knowledge of relevant outcome measures
Desirable criteria
* SystmOne
* Experience and knowledge of housing legislation, minor and major adaptations or willingness to train in this area
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
* The ability to kneel, bend & stoop and work in cramped environments
* Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
* Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids
* Travel around work base locality
Other
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
* Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
* Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
* Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances
* Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
* Positive approach to older people
* Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
* Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people; specialist mental health and learning disability services; children and young people's mental health services; children's community services in Peterborough; social care; and ground-breaking research.
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and inclusion work, please visit the URL: https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Documents to download
* Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist - Community JDPS (PDF, 206.7KB)
* CPFT Values (PDF, 114.7KB)
* CPFT Mindful Employers (PDF, 51.3KB)
* CPFT Accommodation (PDF, 296.6KB)
* CPFT Benefits (PDF, 74.4KB)
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