Occupational Therapist

Central London Community Health Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of rehabilitation for adults with various disabilities. This role offers competitive pay between £32,602 and £39,686 annually, and includes a comprehensive induction and excellent benefits such as flexible working and a car lease scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training, support and development

Assistance with transport and childcare

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of an MDT.
• Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting.
• Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain high standards of rehabilitation.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists and nurses.
• Participate in a weekend therapy roster.

Skills

Knowledge of current best practice in OT

Ability to analyse, assess and implement treatment plans

Effective written and oral communication skills

IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Member of RCOT/special interest group

Job description

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our in-patient Intermediate care general rehabilitation service in West Hertfordshire. We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the OT team and wider MDT at St Peter's Ward, Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

This is a service for the rehabilitation of adults presenting with a range of physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease. Many of the patients are referred from an acute hospital, and some may be referred from the community settings and establishments.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team, who has the passion and skills for delivering and maintaining in the team, a high standard of rehabilitation. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, Nurses, Dietitian, Rehabilitation Assistants, Speech and Language therapists and Social Workers.

You can look forward to an award-winning training and development, excellent benefits including assistance with transport, childcare, parking and comprehensive pension and health care schemes.

If you are ready to join our team, then we are waiting to receive your application!

• To be part of a weekend therapy roster

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of RCOT/special interest group

Experience

• Application of the OT Process in a clinical setting
• Use of functional assessment and activity analysis
• Relevant work experience in a variety of clinical placements
• Experience of delegation to support staff
• Experience of working as part of an MDT

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Ability to analyse, assess and implement treatment plans for a wide range of individuals with rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to carry out cognitive assessments to inform your treatment plan.
• Awareness of how to adapt treatment approach to enhance the rehabilitation experience for those with cognitive impairments.
• Awareness of how to create a safe discharge plan, utilising external agencies to support the clients ongoing rehabilitation and care needs in the community.
• Awareness of prescription of simple aids and equipment to support with enhancing independent functioning.
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• IT Skills including Word processing and internet skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills

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.

£32,602 to £39,686 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS