Substantive post in the High Peak Integrated Community Team at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT, covering Community Therapy, Bedded Care Therapy and Rapid Response. The work is goal-focused rehabilitation and specialist assessment for complex adults and older people in Pathway 2 bedded care, patients' homes and care homes, with triage involvement. The post involves daytime shifts including weekends and bank holidays, and driving across the High Peak, so a vehicle is essential. HCPC registration and Band 5 clinical experience in a physical setting are required.
What the job involves
- Provide community assessments and goal-focused rehabilitation in Pathway 2 bedded care, patients' own homes and care homes
- Develop specialist therapy assessment and treatment skills in a community setting
- Develop generic skills to assess a variety of complex patients
- Take part in therapy triage across Community Therapy, Bedded Care Therapy and Rapid Response
- Travel across the High Peak and surrounding area
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Uphold the behaviours and values set out in the DCHS Way
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Varied Band 5 clinical experience including a physical setting
- Case management experience
- Good understanding of the NHS and relevant national standards
- Community and bedded care experience with adults and older people
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Commitment to the clinical development of others
- IT skills
- Ability to work daytime shifts, weekends and bank holidays
Other
- Access to a vehicle
Nice to have
- Band 6 experience in a relevant clinical field
- Experience of working in rapid response with an interest in triage
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
