Occupational Therapist - Rotational in Lowestoft

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist to join the East Coast Community Healthcare Rotation, covering Neurology, Primary Care Network (community) and Wheel Chair services.

The Integrated Community and Neurology Team supports patients with long-term neurological conditions across the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, consisting of specialist nurses, physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation assistant practitioners. Assessment and intervention is completed in clinic settings as well as in patients' homes and care homes. We provide timely assessments and treatment to facilitate and improve patients' quality of life and maximise independence. You will take responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, supporting them throughout their journey from initial diagnosis, management and palliative care.

Primary Care Homes support patients in the community with complex care needs who require specialist occupational therapy input to aid in their occupational performance, helping patients achieve optimal independence. You will be working as part of the MDT teams which include Nurses, Occupational therapists, paramedics, rehabilitation support workers, assistants practitioners, therapy assistants, pharmacy support, health care assistants and community matrons.

Wheel Chair Services aim to aid mobility, independence, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals who have a long-term disability or medical conditions that significantly affect their ability to walk. Our clinicians provide thorough assessments to establish the most beneficial wheelchair within NHS guidelines and eligibility criteria. Assessments can include postural assessments, pressure relief, alterations and adjustments of NHS wheelchairs to meet specific needs, and reassessment when a patient's needs and requirements change.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. We provide a structured supervision program, including clinical support and regular in-service training. In return, we expect applicants to show a commitment to Continued Professional Development and evidence-based practice.

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is evolving into a multidisciplinary, multi-organisational workforce as we continue to deliver community care. There is an expectation that as this new system develops, the role will also evolve and change providing an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to further develop their skills and knowledge.

About us: ECCH is a well-established health care provider delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders. We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits. We are a social enterprise and staff-owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.

Job responsibilities:

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
• To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management and support others to do likewise.
• To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form an accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently.
• To develop the skills and dexterity for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
• To recommend/prescribe equipment and minor adaptations, following assessment and use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To facilitate safe provision of equipment and instruct patients, family and carers in the use of equipment.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and work within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Professional responsibilities include maintaining own clinical professional development (CPD), participating in staff appraisal schemes, and adhering to the Professional Code of Conduct.

Organisational responsibilities involve planning and organising efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time, ensuring compliance with organisational and service policies and procedures.

All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. Our Values are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE': Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, Registration with HCPC, Evidence of CPD folder, Evidence of Preceptorship.
• Experience: Evidence of clinical placements in appropriate areas as a student or previous working, Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant area, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently.
• Personal Attributes: Capacity to deal sensitively with patients, Able to work collaboratively within a team, Committed to personal and team development.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.