Rotational Community Occupational Therapist

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated Band 5 Occupational therapist to join our dedicated team here at CCICP, one post in SMASH and one in Northwich.

We offer a supportive induction, supervision and mentorship programme.

There is an expectation to work between multiple sites in the organisation.

The occupational therapist may be expected to join the 7-day, service and will be lone working within lone working policy.

The rotational program is currently being established for band 5 occupational therapists and successful candidates will be required to join the program. This may include both acute and community rotational opportunities across multi-sites. Potential rotations are D2A unit, Community therapy team, Paediatrics , hand therapy out patients, Pulmonary rehab team , Wheelchair services and MacMillan Service.

Main duties of the job

We provide a rapid, unplanned and planned response, we facilitate early discharge from hospital and aim to reduce hospital admissions. We also cover discharge to assess beds and provide therapy to Care Homes.

There is a varied caseload and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience, and relevant clinical skills with patients with complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will work as a member of our integrated multidisciplinary team alongside District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, MacMillan Nurses.

There will be associated administrative duties and you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilises digital technology to support remote working and accommodate a flexible working approach where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.

The candidate will need to have experience of working in the NHS either as a student or qualified occupational therapist.

There may be a requirement to join the urgent care response rota once competencies have been gained, with the full support of the senior Physiotherapists or Occupational therapists.

You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Purpose - To undertake assessment of patients , developing your skills and knowledge within a supportive environment. To work as an autonomous clinician, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists or Occupational therapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.

Person specification

Experience

• Previous NHS Experience either as student or qualified

• Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings
• Knowledge of assessment tools and interventions.

Skills

• Evidence of effective communication
• Ability to prioritise caseload
• Full UK driver's license and access to car for work purposes.

• Evidence of independent and team working
• Ability to reflect on practise

Knowledge

• Ability to assess variety of clinical conditions
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate documentation skills and maintain appropriate clinical records

• Ability to manage own caseload
• Ability to demonstrate good time management skills

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website.
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
• Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
• Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.