Community Occupational Therapist

at  Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

We are looking for a experienced and self-motivated B6 Occupational Therapist to join our established and friendly integrated NN1 Community Nursing & Therapy team as a Community Occupational Therapist based in the area serving Fakenham, Wells, Holt and Sheringham surgeries.
If you have a positive “can do” attitude that reflect the Trust values of compassion, creativity and community, we would love to hear from you!
The role requires a flexible individual who is able to work independently to ensure the delivery of a quality service.
You will work with the Community Nursing and Therapy teams based across North Place and carry a varied caseload including neurology, falls, orthopaedic, MSK, long-term conditions, palliative care, supporting with triage and providing cover on the community in-patient units.
You must be self-motivated, able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills and have good communication skills. Applicants should have a positive, enthusiastic approach to working in a community setting.
The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.
You will receive support and development through in service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.
North Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Key Areas of Responsibility
To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions,
the frail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to

achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

• To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
• To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to

hospital.

• To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory

agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
Responsibilities
Clinical

Please refer the Job description for details