Advanced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and flexible band 7 Occupational Therapist for a fixed term position within East Cheshire Trust Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH). The Home First Occupational Therapist role is funded as part of the discharge investment scheme supporting the implementation of the Home First model across Cheshire East, due to its proven success supporting people to return home and reducing care hours the scheme has been extended until March 26.

Hours per week: 37.5 (part time hours will be considered)
Main duties of the job

The main objective of the Occupational Therapist is to work in collaboration with inpatient and community therapies, Care4CE Reablement service and Right at Home Care provider to support discharge from hospital or a community bed.

1. Completing timely home assessment and put in place adaptations and equipment to reduce risks and support people to return home.
2. The Home First Occupational Therapist completes follow up reviews post discharge and links closely with the Community Connectors and Social Workers to ensure any identified needs are met and supporting people to be as independent as possible.
3. The Home First Occupational therapist will also provide education, training, and development of care to support goal setting, overcoming barriers such as carer anxiety, engagement and training to support independent daily living, though techniques, equipment and small aids.
4. To act as an Advanced Clinical Specialist responsible for the triage, assessment and treatment of patients admitted to the medical and surgical services providing advanced level assessment and intervention for patients with complex needs.
5. To provide advanced level clinical advice and work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support integrated working for this patient group, including support for patients in D2A beds.

Working for our organisation

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration Relevant professional degree /diploma
• Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area
• Clinical Educator training
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups

Desirable criteria

• Communication skills training

Skills
Essential criteria

• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team

Desirable criteria

• Critical appraisal
• Presentation skills

Experience
Essential criteria

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff

Specific Job Requirements
Essential criteria

• Advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention for patients admitted for medical, surgical and specialist elderly care

Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 520.3KB)
• East Cheshire NHS Trust Applicant Pack (PDF, 579.0KB)
• Benefits of Working for the NHS (PDF, 250.9KB)