Specialist Community Occupational Therapist

• Assess, plan and deliver occupational therapy interventions in people's homes, helping them optimise functional ability and independence.
• Screen and triage new referrals to the Therapy Service and contribute to safe, effective prioritisation of care.
• Provide equipment and practical recommendations that support people to remain safe and independent at home.
• Work autonomously while collaborating closely with Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants, physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise Band 3 and Band 4 therapy staff, supporting their development and effective practice.
• Work with community nursing, complex care and frailty services, GPs, palliative care specialists, hospices, social care and voluntary and community organisations to provide coordinated care.
• Travel across the locality to visit people in their homes and, where required, transport equipment from satellite stores.

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Member of the RCOT
• Member of the RCOT

Essential

• Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience
• Experience working as an autonomous practitioner assessing and treating patients with physical conditions.
• Experience of current OT assessment and treatment techniques/modalities
• Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups.
• Experience of assessing, advising, and demonstrating to clients and carers about safe manual handling techniques (including use of equipment and adaptations)
• Experience of assessing for and reviewing of medical devices and other rehabilitative equipment for patient/clients, carers, and others. This includes safe handling, fitting and demonstration.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of community working
• Broad rotational experience at a junior level including experience in Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics and Neurorehabilitation
• Experience in supervising staff and students

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls.
• High level skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies.
• Ability to apply core occupational therapy skills across a range of clinical conditions with a client centred goal setting approach
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working.
• Ability to teach junior staff/students/peers through an in-service training programme.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in both verbal and written format, including report writing skills.
• Good IT skills, including ability to use Microsoft word.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies.
• Knowledge of relevant national frameworks and guidance e.g. NSF, NICE.

Desirable

• Ability to effectively use System One and Microsoft teams.
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit.

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)