- Regular supervision
- A friendly and supportive environment.
- An inclusive and thorough induction programme.
- Annual appraisal
- Commitment to learning and opportunity to develop clinical skills in the community setting
- The full job description is attached.
- To be professionally and legally accountable forall aspects of own practice, including the management of individuals in yourcare.
- To effectively self manage a complex, multiplecaseload within the Neurology element of the Community Rehabilitation Service.
- To know the professional and personal scope ofown practice and make referrals to other agencies.
- To demonstrate specialist knowledge andunderstanding of the key concepts of biological, physical, social,psychological and clinical sciences in relation to Occupational Therapy inneurology.
- Toprovide a rapid specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and comprehensiverisk assessment, using a high level of clinical reasoning skills to formulatean appropriate care pathway to prevent unnecessary hospital admission orfacilitate safe and timely discharges.
- Tobe flexible to work in a variety of clinical settings Accident andEmergency, Fracture Clinic, Medical Assessment unit, Residential/Nursing Home,Resource Centres and in the community settings (patients home).
- Tobe flexible to cover for the co-ordinator of Intermediate Care Service in timesof absence to act as a gate keeper to the services.
- Toprovide a specialist Occupational Therapy opinion to the co-ordination team onthe suitability and appropriateness of potential patients/referrals to the IntermediateCare Service and particularly the neurology element of the service.
- Followinga comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy and risk assessment giveaccurate feedback and advice to relevant staff GP, medical staff, nurses,co-ordination, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Health Care Assistants, ThirdSector colleagues and family/carers.
- To be responsible for the assessment,prescription and evaluation of specialist equipment and adaptations forpatients with multiple and complex needs.
- To demonstrate a detailed clinical knowledge ofa wide range of medical and neurological conditions.
- To be able to use research, clinical reasoningand problem solving skills to identify the therapeutic benefit of client centredinterventions and make professional judgements with individuals with diverse orcomplex needs, or multiple problems according to outcome, changes in patientneeds and environmental influences.
- To use specialist knowledge, training andexperience to plan and implement client centred individual and/or grouptreatment programmes for people with complex physical, cognitive, mental healthand social needs.
- To be able to formulate specific and appropriatemanagement plans including the setting of time scales to accurately prioritiseneeds with individuals and the multi disciplinary team, in relation toavailable resources and professional demands.
- To monitor, analyse, evaluate and modify OccupationalTherapy intervention and treatment in order to measure progress and ensureeffectiveness.
- Using highly specialised knowledge, carry outand supervise a variety of physical interventions that require a high level ofphysical and manual dexterity.
- To apply a high level of knowledge of the effectof disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes andadaptations to the individuals social and physical environment.
- To demonstrate a detailed working knowledge of medicalconditions and current Occupational Therapy approaches to their treatment andapply a high level of knowledge of the effect of disability to provide trainingand advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the individuals social andphysical environment.
- To work in a variety of environments, which mayinclude confined and unhygienic spaces that could present a risk to personalhealth and safety.
- When necessary, to be responsible for theco-ordination of the individuals clinical care package.
- To be a car driver and drive as requiredthroughout the day in all weather conditions. Person Specification
- Proven post-qualification experience
- Involvement in professional practice education.
- Experience of working within Neurological rehabilitation
- Supervision of junior and/or support staff
- Experience of a diverse range of clinical settings.
- Involvement in a relevant clinical special interest group.
- Experience of having a lead role for designated projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Have completed a recognised professional practice educator course.
- Have completed a post graduate qualification in the field of neurological rehabilitation
- Ability to use complex communication skills in a variety of settings.
- Be able to use appropriate assessment techniques specific to the speciality of neurological rehabilitation.
- Be able to analyse and evaluate the information collected and formulate appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to work autonomously and utilise supervision and formal appraisal systems.
- Be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions.
- Be able to formulate specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
- Contributing to the development of students and other staff.
- Experience of using appropriate presentation skills.
- Experience of completion of leadership training LEO, ILM.
- A wide range of interpersonal skills including ability to prioritise, delegate, negotiate.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working.
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks.
- Knowledge of the impact of disability and its effect on lifestyle.
- Commitment to change management processes.
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Description
Job summary
Anexciting opportunity has arisen within the Wakefield Community (MY Therapy)team to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapistto join the neurology therapy team.
The postis a fixed term contract for 12 months to provide backfill for internalprogression.
MYTherapy is a large MDT (incorporating Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapistsand support staff) providing goal led rehabilitation to patients in their ownhomes as well as offering a variety of group settings and out-patient clinicappointments all within Wakefield District.
Thesuccessful candidate will work within the community neurology team to providerehabilitation to individuals with a neurological disorder (including, Stroke,Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and other progressive neurological conditions)facilitating timely discharges from hospital, and support individuals to managetheir condition effectively to maximise function and prevent unnecessaryhospital admissions. This post will provide an opportunity to be involved inthe integration and delivery of health and social services to Wakefieldresidents in line with providing care closer to home.
Are youenthusiastic and pro active?
Do youpossess good communication skills?
Do youenjoy working within an MDT?
If so, wewould love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work together with colleagues, partners, patients and their families/carers in providing rehabilitation in the community thereby preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital / residential settings whilst also facilitating discharge and providing goal directed rehabilitation. We are an agile workforce and deliver care to patientsacrossthe Wakefield district.
The successful candidate would be working predominantly within the patients own home or within care home settings, providing specialist occupational therapy intervention to treat a range of neurological conditions.
Senior staff are expected to take an active part in the leadership of the team and offer support to junior and support staff and students. We encourage all staff to be instrumental in service development and alsooffer: -
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
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Clinical Duties/Patient Contact
Experience
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Qualifications
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Skills and Abilities
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Personal Attributes
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