Specialist Frailty Occupational Therapist

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialist Frailty Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work flexibly while providing essential care to frail patients. You will play a crucial role in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position not only allows for professional growth but also emphasizes compassionate care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the necessary qualifications, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and hold a relevant degree or diploma.
• Extensive clinical experience with frail patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess frail patients and develop individual treatment plans.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and advocate for patient needs.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Holistic Assessment

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree / Diploma

Registered with HCPC

Clinical Educator Training

Job description

Specialist Frailty Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Specialist frailty occupational therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

15.5 hours per week Job ref 372-MED2256-A

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Huddersfield Royal infirmary Town Huddersfield Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2024 23:59 Interview date 09/01/2025

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

To work as a specialist Frailty Occupational Therapist within the CHFT Acute Frailty service. This is a rapidly developing service with the aim of providing a comprehensive geriatric assessment to frail patients presenting to the acute areas of CHFT.

This is a challenging and exciting post working within an evolving integrated multidisciplinary team.

You will be required to assess frail patients across CHFT, which will include the new emergency department, medical assessment unit, and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care unit (FSDEC). You will utilise your core occupational therapy skills to support the complex needs of frail patients.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic assessment meeting the needs of our patients with a strong focus on the home first approach.

You will have opportunities to expand your knowledge with skill sharing competencies alongside your occupational therapy skills to formulate individual treatment plans.

The Acute Frailty Team has growing opportunities for development with positive encouragement for individuals to be involved in service development.

Our service operates 7 days per week including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• To act as specialist clinician for the Acute Frailty Service within the Acute Medicine directorate.
• Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date records.
• To manage own specialist caseload, demonstrating excellent skills in effective prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide and develop the core components of the specialist therapy role including clinical practice, management and education.
• Act as a clinical role model ensuring best practice in all assessments.
• To support the Team Leader in the day-to-day running of the Acute Frailty service.
• To support and advise in the wider MDT, on the delivery of excellent care of the frail patient.
• To participate in the assessment, planning, implementation of individualised treatment plans for frail older adults.
• To recognise the changes in patients’ conditions which require intervention.
• To advocate for patients following holistic assessment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To effectively identify patients living with frailty.
• To complete Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment on patients presenting to CHFT, ensuring a holistic approach.
• To assess, plan and implement specialist therapy interventions, ensuring that each patient has a coherent and comprehensive management plan.
• To maintain accurate, appropriate and concise patient records.
• To promote and provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carers and families.
• Act as the patient’s advocate, supporting and promoting their involvement in decision making.
• To provide specialist advice and information to professional colleagues, patients, carers and the public.
• To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk.
• To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written.
• To ensure effective care pathways and transfers of care.
• To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

• Registered with HCPC
• Relevant Degree / Diploma
• Clinical Educator Training

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

• Recent and extensive clinical experience working with frail patients.
• Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF’S/ Local and National initiatives.
• Excellent Clinical Reasoning skills in situations of complex health and social needs.
• Evidence of CPD, self-directed learning and reflective practice.
• Knowledge and experience of assessing risk on discharge and implementing risk reduction measures.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Ability to recognize the emotional demands of the post and demonstrate the necessary resilience.

Communication and relationships

• High level of communication skills effective with patients, carers, relatives and other professionals within the wider MDT.
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records.
• Confidence in teaching and presenting skills.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.