Bank Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Bank Occupational Therapist

Company

NHS

Job description

• Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest or skills in Palliative Care?
• Can you demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member, managing competing practices?
• You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
• Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the effective delivery of Occupational Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients at the hospice.
• The postholder will carry out clinical duties in accordance with hospice policies, procedures and standards.
• The post holder must act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct at all times and will contribute and work collaboratively with the wider MDT in line with the clinical and hospice strategy, values and business objectives.
• The post holder will deliver specialist clinical services as a Bank Occupational Therapist
• St Ann’s delivers a service across 2 sites and the post holder will lead a service that delivers services across both sites. There will therefore be occasions where you are required to travel and provide cross-site cover.

About usAt St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.Contract: This post will be a permanent bank positionSalary: Band 6 Competency Based Framework, £19.64 per hourWorking pattern: Ad hoc to cover service needs. The service operates between 8:00-17:00, Monday – Friday.Based at: Cross-site (Heald Green and Little Hulton)Free Car Parking at St Ann’s sitePlease contact Gemma Spedding, Advanced Occupational Therapist, for an informal chat on 0161 498 3659.Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.Closing Date: 12th November 2024Interview Date: 25th November 2024Date posted11 October 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£19.64 an hour Band 6 Competency Based FrameworkContractBankWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference numberB0256-24-0047Job locationsSt. Anns HospiceSt. Anns Road NorthHeald GreenCheadleCheshireSK8 3SZSt. Anns HospicePeel LaneWorsleyManchesterM28 0FEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Bank Occupational Therapist will:

• Assess and develop Occupational Therapy treatment plans to meet the needs of a range of patients with palliative care/life limiting conditions in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Lead, assess, plan and facilitate timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit in conjunction with the MDT.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to promote and assist the delivery of effective personalised rehabilitation services.
• Support student learning and education when on duty.
• Be aware of and contribute to delivering and maintaining the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.
• Facilitate group programmes/ sessions on topics relevant to the profession of Physiotherapy.
• Use the incident reporting system appropriately.
• Support the collection of relevant data and patient feedback to assist with service development and organisational needs.
• Maintain their own professional development in line with HCPC requirements.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Bank Occupational Therapist will:

• Assess and develop Occupational Therapy treatment plans to meet the needs of a range of patients with palliative care/life limiting conditions in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Lead, assess, plan and facilitate timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit in conjunction with the MDT.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to promote and assist the delivery of effective personalised rehabilitation services.
• Support student learning and education when on duty.
• Be aware of and contribute to delivering and maintaining the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.
• Facilitate group programmes/ sessions on topics relevant to the profession of Physiotherapy.
• Use the incident reporting system appropriately.
• Support the collection of relevant data and patient feedback to assist with service development and organisational needs.
• Maintain their own professional development in line with HCPC requirements.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Have post registration clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist including working with people with long-term conditions or palliative care needs.
• Have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy in a range of settings ideally including lone working and community work.
• Have experience of assessing and managing needs in relation to safe moving and handling.

QualificationsEssential

• Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.

SkillsEssential

• Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting or with people with palliative care needs.
• Demonstrate Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills relevant to or transferrable to the field of palliative care.
• Contribute to managing a complex Occupational Therapy caseload, assessing and managing risk appropriately and facilitating timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit.
• Support the development of others including students.
• Manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively to meet service needs.
• Use their own initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Care Quality Commission requirements.
• Work effectively with the wider hospice MDT.
• Be able to access and use hospice IT systems including the patient administration system EMIS.
• Travel between hospice sites and into the community to visit patients homes.
• Demonstrate the values of the organisation with a sensitive, flexible, resilient and compassionate manner.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Have post registration clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist including working with people with long-term conditions or palliative care needs.
• Have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy in a range of settings ideally including lone working and community work.
• Have experience of assessing and managing needs in relation to safe moving and handling.

QualificationsEssential

• Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.

SkillsEssential

• Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting or with people with palliative care needs.
• Demonstrate Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills relevant to or transferrable to the field of palliative care.
• Contribute to managing a complex Occupational Therapy caseload, assessing and managing risk appropriately and facilitating timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit.
• Support the development of others including students.
• Manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively to meet service needs.
• Use their own initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Care Quality Commission requirements.
• Work effectively with the wider hospice MDT.
• Be able to access and use hospice IT systems including the patient administration system EMIS.
• Travel between hospice sites and into the community to visit patients homes.
• Demonstrate the values of the organisation with a sensitive, flexible, resilient and compassionate manner.

Expected salary

£19.64 per hour

Location

Manchester – Cheadle, Greater Manchester

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:24:46 GMT

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