Job summary
We have a fabulous opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the Pathway 2 therapy team, we offer rehab and complex discharge planning to our patients, enabling a safe discharge home.

The role supports 7-day working and there will be a requirement to cover some weekends and bank holidays as part of our rapid response service, approx. 1 in 6 weekends.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated band 5 occupational therapist to join the Amber Valley Community Therapy team.

The posts will be based at Bennerley Fields and will include providing cover across Ilkeston Hospital and Ripley Hospital as part of the wider Community Therapy Service.

Our multi-disciplinary approach to care supports patients with a wide range of conditions; including complex comorbidities, palliative care and frailty.

The successful applicant will require the ability to integrate into our MDT, understanding the roles we all have to play.

The successful candidates must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, have the ability to work on their own initiative, but also be an effective team worker.

Main duties of the job
You will need to effectively engage with your patients, peer groups, and service users in all elements of your role, leading by example and promoting a supportive and caring culture.

This will require an inclusive, transparent, open approach to your role, whereby you are happy to be accountable to others and to go that extra mile when required. You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do.

As a key person in the directorate you will act as a role model, be inspirational, dynamic and a courageous individual. As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way. The opportunity to develop advanced skills across a variety of different settings, the right candidate can expect to be supported and coached within this role. DCHS provides a preceptorship programme for newly-qualified staff and is committed to investing in both clinical and leadership development of its staff through a robust process of regular appraisal and supervision.

About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 842-CCS-7956-26

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: HCPC registered or working towards this
• Essential: Occupational Therapy Diploma/Degree or working towards this
• Desirable: L'Apple accredited or equivalent

Experience

• Essential: Varied clinical experience
• Desirable: Community experience
• Desirable: Experience of implementing service improvement

Skills and Attributes

• Essential: Excellent communication skills
• Essential: Ability to problem solve
• Essential: Excellent IT skills
• Desirable: Teaching/Mentoring skills or willingness to acquire

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address: Bennerley Fields Centre, 22 Bennerley Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 8PF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/

Contact
Integrated Community Team Lead: Gemma Kitchinson, Gemma.kitchinson@nhs.net, 07500050846

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