Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 OT to join the Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation Trust Therapy Hub. The Therapy Hub is a community based team comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation technicians, rehabilitation assistants and administrative support. The post is 22.5 hours per week.

As part of the Therapy Hub, you will be responsible for maximising the independence and autonomy of people, ensuring that interventions are provided fairly and in a manner that is sensitive to individual needs. You will have good assessment and treatment planning skills, an ability to prioritise workload and enjoy a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation approach. You will work in partnership with the Early Intervention Community Team to assist in the prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions and the facilitation of hospital discharge in line with the overall objectives of the service.

Please not that this is a community post and a vaid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

1. To work in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) 'Code Ethics/ Professional Conduct', and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 'Standards of Proficiency'.

2. To be responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within the Division in a variety of settings.

3. To be responsible for carrying and prioritising own caseload and assisting junior staff, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants to manage their caseloads ensuring effective handover of caseloads during periods of absence.

4. To actively contribute in the promotion and development of Falls Awareness, in conjunction with partner agencies raising general awareness within the community with the aim of reducing falls risk factors.

5. To ensure, where possible, that all intervention is evidence based, utilising appropriate outcome measures when applicable.

6. To assist in setting professional and service standards and participate in the auditing of these standards.

7. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the generic and or specialist assessment of clients with a variety of conditions, ascertaining appropriate information, analysing their physical, social and psychological needs and sign posting to the appropriate professionals within the team and external agencies.

Be Part of Our Team...

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.

We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.

Please see full job description and person specification for details as per attached for main responsibilities.

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Health and Care Professionals Council registration.
• Extensive evidence of relevant post registration training and CPD

• Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary team.
• Relevant rehabilitation experience for a variety of people in a community setting.
• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Ability to plan and delegate daily workload.
• Ability to demonstrate and share knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical trends and practices within the filed of occupational therapy.
• Proven Supervisory skills.
• Clinical Supervisors / Fieldwork education.

• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and treatment approaches for the client group.
• Demonstrates a problem solving approach.
• IT skills in Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge and application of clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice.
• Understanding and application of the College of Occupational Therapy code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety issues and their relevance in the Community.
• Awareness of legislation related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge and awareness of current government and initiative drivers.
• Ability to safely…