Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patientsincluding those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team,other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills. Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, toidentify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment tomaximise their functional ability. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation andtreatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatmentprocess. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments inorder to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation intheir treatment plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionalsand the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinatedappropriately Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold StandardFramework. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritisedaccording to service targets and needs. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that Systmone inputting iscompleted daily. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,manual and mobilising skills. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Job responsibilities

1. Formulate and execute individualised occupational therapy treatment plans of patientsincluding those with complex presentation, in collaboration with the integrated team,other agencies and the patient, utilising a wide range of treatment skills. Provide assessment of functional ability and safety of patients in the community, toidentify care, equipment, adaptation and therapy needs. Assess & plan treatment including teaching patients to utilise techniques & equipment tomaximise their functional ability. Be aware of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. Assess patients holistic needs, communicating complex and sensitive information topatients and carers as to their assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation andtreatment potential, and to aid motivation and understanding throughout the treatmentprocess. Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacityimpairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments inorder to gain understanding, consent and concordance. Be required to use tact and persuasive skills in order to gain the patients co-operation intheir treatment plan. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionalsand the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinatedappropriately Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold StandardFramework. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritisedaccording to service targets and needs. Ensure patient held records are completed for each visit, and that Systmone inputting iscompleted daily. Plan and organise specialist services within the integrated team. Demonstrate dexterity and co-ordination when using specialist equipment and fine tools,manual and mobilising skills. Order equipment and supplies via electronic ordering systems for use within the team. Be aware of budget and ensure all effort is made to work within this. Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to initiating interventions. Will be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis,therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
• oCurrent HCPC registration
• oClinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of working at relevant level
• oGood observational and reporting skills
• oGood interpersonal skills
• oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• oDemonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• oExperience in complex moving and handling.
• oExperience in training and supervising staff
• oExperience working at Band 6 level

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• oHighly motivated
• oFlexible & Resilient

Communication

Essential

• oTact & diplomacy
• oEmpathy & sensitivity
• oAbility to use own initiative

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• oAbility to manage stressful situations
• oA team player

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• o Professional appearance
• o Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• o Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• o Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• o Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent experience
• oCurrent HCPC registration
• oClinical educators course

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of working at relevant level
• oGood observational and reporting skills
• oGood interpersonal skills
• oConcentrate when undertaking patient care & inputting data/patient records
• oWork flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
• oDemonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• oExperience in complex moving and handling.
• oExperience in training and supervising staff
• oExperience working at Band 6 level

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• oAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• oHighly motivated
• oFlexible & Resilient

Communication

Essential

• oTact & diplomacy
• oEmpathy & sensitivity
• oAbility to use own initiative

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• oAbility to manage stressful situations
• oA team player

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Essential

• oAble to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Other

Essential

• o Professional appearance
• o Must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• o Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
• o Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• o Manoeuvre patients using handling aids

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Extons Rd

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

Employer's website

https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)