Total 179 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Wood Green, N22 5NJ

Please visit Haringey Council website to apply for this job as only applications made on the Haringey Council's website will be considered. https://jobs.haringey.gov.uk/jobs/public-health-practitioner-midwife-health-visitor-paediatric-nurse-10813 Public Health Practitioner (midwife, health visitor, paediatric nurse) - Haringey Jobs London Public Health Practitioner - Haringey Jobs London

The posts will be suitable for qualified NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Practitioners, or Qualified CBT Therapists. BABCP provisional or full accreditation is essential.Enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to work flexibly and without close direction are essential. In return, you will have the opportunity of being in the forefront of primary care mental health service delivery. In addition to the satisfaction of working in a progressive, dynamic service there will be excellent development opportunities. Please note these are essential car user posts.

Key Responsibilities: Providing leadership and guidance to the team in Hospice Community Services. The post holder will support the teams to ensure the delivery of the right care at the right time to individuals with a palliative care need in the community. The post holder will have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health care professionals and agencies. The post holder will have responsibilities ensuring high quality care is delivered across Hospice Community Services, supporting the patient journey to ensure appropriate and seamless care. To facilitate effective communication within the team and across departments to promote collaborative efforts. To assist in audit and research projects, particularly within the service, taking a lead on specified projects as appropriate. To monitor and evaluate team performance, providing guidance and support where necessary. To foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

This Lead Medical Support Assistant (MSA) position is located at the Milo C. Huempfner NEWAC, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Major Duties:

• Monitors and makes work assignments.
• Conducts ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work.-Assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures accurate and timely scheduling of appointments.
• Provides guidance to staff members to include changes in policies and procedures.
• Organizes the work structure of assigned areas.
• Creates and maintains employee work schedules.
• Acts as a liaison between MSA and staff in order to resolve day to day conflicts.
• Schedule appointments and utilize the Electronic Waiting List accurately in a timely manner
• Notifies his/her supervisor when clinic access is less than desirable or if an individual patient cannot be scheduled within mandated clinic timeframes
• Daily review of active/pending consults, Electronic Wait List, Recall list and Audiocare
  communications for accuracy and disposition.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees and instructs all employees on new and revised procedures.
• Assists in achieving compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state, federal, and Joint Commission Standards.-
• Interprets and communicates requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and complete and accurate scheduling responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide patient care and support to routine and specialized procedures for a staff of Podiatric surgeons.
Major duties include, but not limited to:

• Performs a variety of specialized clinic procedures such as preliminary examination and evaluation of patients.
• Prepares podiatric work-up (show fitting, monofilament testing, etc.).
• Performs a variety of standardized and routine procedures that are not invasive (debriding corns and calluses, trimming nails and providing blister care).
• Requests, obtains and prepares aerobic cultures and pathology specimens.
• Provides prophylactic instruction on nail and blister care.
• Performs prep and variety of ankle/foot tapings in treatment for injuries.
• Writes history, findings and treatments in outpatient records in the appropriate format.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (Podiatry)/PD15171A
Physical Requirements: Work may involve frequent bending, stooping, stretching, etc. as well as re-positioning patients. Manual dexterity in handling instruments is required.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

This position is located in the Green Bay Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), in the Northeast Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic (NEWAC) Division. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Cardiology Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The Cardiology NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position.

• Provide high-quality care, increasing access & improving outcomes for Veterans.
• Obtain and evaluate medical histories. Perform physical examinations and therapeutic/ diagnostic procedures. Order and interpret laboratory studies, radiographs, EKGs, and other special examinations.
• Make arrangements for further care if appropriate (e.g., by entering consults) and serve as a consultant to other providers.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced educational, and collegial environment.
• Perform/ assist with procedures including echocardiograms, cardioversion, and exercise stress tests.
• Obtain informed consent from patients for procedures, such as stress testing.
• Monitor anticoagulation therapies and adjust therapies as indicated within desired ranges.
• Initiate and/or expedite requests for consultations, special tests or studies on assigned patients and keep the managing physician apprised of results and progress, to include angiographic studies.
• Develop appropriate medical management plan for cardiology.
• Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice.
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies - such as, but not limited to, laboratory, X-rays, imaging studies/EKGs, blood and urine tests, as well as any other special testing and studies, whenever indicated.
• Review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
• Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition, prescribed treatments and drugs, diagnostic options, review of treatment plans, discussions of patient goals, etc.
• Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical, physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses.
• Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling; and communicating with multidisciplinary team members, such as pharmacy, dietary, IT, lab, other specialists/providers.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and provide dermatology education as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, and actively participate in patient safety initiatives
• Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards, and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted RN license from any US State or territory
Nurse Practitioners: A nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State, possess a master's degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.
Work Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday (0800-1630)
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $96,265 Per Year (VN 00)

Clinical Care The post holder will: Put the patient at the centre of everything they do. Assess and plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model Caring for level 2 and level 3. Will be expected to undertake the introduction to Critical care work base module which if successful will gain 30 credits at level 6 (degree level) level 7 ( MSc level). Carry out nursing responsibilities with high standards of care according to Trust Policies, Practice and Clinical Guidelines and National Critical Care guidance. Ensure that documentation is comprehensive, up to date and reflects the nursing care/ interventions given to the patients. The post holder will embrace the philosophy of the multi-disciplinary team and take steps to ensure such working relationships are fostered at every opportunity. Staff will be expected to undertake internal rotation. Practice evidence-based clinical nursing taking steps to ensure that all nursing interventions are justified. The post holder will undertake to learn methods of literature searching, gathering evidence and critical appraisal to underpin nursing practice. Ensure that all equipment is maintained in safe working order and demonstrate competence of how to use the equipment safely and effectively with training and support. Promote psychological care and rehabilitation of critically ill patients. This will include use of patients diaries and increased awareness of critical care follow up. Report all incidents / accidents involving patients, visitors or staff to Matron or the shift co-ordinator, in the first instance. The post holder will ensure that the correct documentation is fully completed and forwarded to the appropriate personnel in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. Report all complaints immediately to the shift co-ordinator and Lead of Critical Care in the first instance. In cases where investigation is required, verbal or written statements and any other evidence, such as copies of documentation, must be provided promptly and professionally. Team Working and Communication The post holder will: Communicate daily with patients, relatives and carers to ensure that they are informed of nursing goals and medical objectives and are involved in decision-making. This requires a high level of interpersonal skill. The post holder will arrange for patients, relatives and carers to see senior nursing or medical staff, as required. Provide support for relatives and patients in a sensitive and respectful manner. Exhibit a thorough awareness of the patient activity in the entire unit regardless of the patient allocation system employed on a shift basis. The post holder will inform the shift co-ordinator of any activity which affects patient care. Actively seek out opportunities to participate in the education of learners allocated to the ward. Supervise a range of clinical skills and conduct teaching. At all times exhibit a nurturing attitude to the students to maximise their learning experience during their allocation. Assist in the induction of new staff to the unit under the guidance of more senior staff. Maintain a dynamic learning environment within the ward, distributing up to date information of nursing practice and developments, and compiling teaching programmes for the ward. The post holder will be aware of the requirements of a quality review of practice learning environments. Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team. Act as an effective role model and to attend departmental meetings as required. Professional Development The post holder will: Be responsible for their own professional development and updating by reading the nursing press, attending relevant courses both in-house and external, in line with the NMC requirements. Through the Appraisal and Development System, the post holder will construct a personal development plan in conjunction with the Line Manager that reflects individual and organisational needs. Ensure all professional performance is underpinned by NMC documents, e.g.) Code of Professional Conduct and Revalidation. Acquire new skills and knowledge to expand nursing practice. Will be familiar with local policies, protocols and guidelines. When representing the department, trust or profession, the post holder will ensure that this is conducted in a professional manner. Other Responsibilities The post holder will: Wear uniform at all times, in accordance with the uniform policy. Interact with patients, visitors to the ward, other members of the nursing team and managers in positive, supportive and co-operative ways. Carry out such other reasonably related duties appropriate to the grade, as assigned by the Lead or shift co-ordinator. Be prepared to work across the Trust, if required to do so, to meet the needs of the service. Be responsible for reporting their sick leave directly to the shift co-ordinator or CCU Lead, giving as much notice as possible. Study leave must be negotiated with the CCU Lead/Line manager and must reflect the organisation and individual requirements of the personal development plan. All learning should make a positive contribution to the unit and nurses are expected to share their learning with their colleagues after attending a course or study day.

Duties
This position is located in the Green Bay CBOC, WI in Supply Chain Management Division. The Materials performs warehouse work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. The primary purpose of this position is to provide warehousing, distribution and receiving of supplies goods and equipment.

Major Duties:
-Receives incoming shipments and checks the items against the electronic purchase orders and other related documentation to verify correctness.
-Records, annotates and forwards all appropriate information in accordance with current procedures and notes discrepancies such as shortages and damages.
-Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials and equipment per appropriate procedure.
-Works with the Warehouse supervisor and Equipment Inventory Management Specialists to ensure the appropriate disposition of equipment.
-Places items appropriately on shelving, pallets on bins to ensure adequate safeguards and access.
-Prepares authorized materials for shipment both small package and bulk.
-Sorts and delivers incoming mail, picking up intra-office and processing outgoing mail, supporting the mail center with off campus deliveries.
-Operates and maintains a variety of powered industrial vehicles, including powered hand trucks, fork lifts, and other vehicles.
-Electronically receiving items into inventory, scanning floor stock, picking and filling orders, putting and stocking shelves in primary and secondary inventory points in a clean/sterile environment.
-Performs other duties as assigned.


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD20151O
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Starting at $25.87 Per Hour (WG 6)

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Registered Nurse. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus asa Registered Nursewill beto act as person in charge,standingin for the Manager asrequiredandobserveall instructions to act upon his/her behalfwhilst youensurehigh standardsof care toourresidents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Undertakingnursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions. Advisingfamilies of residents andGPsof any changes in condition, which gives rise to concern and keeps them informed and involved in choices for ongoing care. Responsibilityfor the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care. Providing high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Hold a First Level qualification and current NMC Registration. Demonstrate a minimum 2 years experience and up to date knowledge of care,supported by relevant post-basic studies/qualification. Display goodinterpersonal skills and ability to instruct and demonstrate care activities. Have sound knowledge of care planning and its practical application. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

• Provide an advanced level of specialized nursing care to complex, critically ill patients having multiple complicating conditions.
• Independently make decisions and implement proper emergency measures after identifying and interpreting life-threatening conditions.
• Administer special medications via oral, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, intradermal and intravenous.
• Assist in the performance of endotracheal intubation and administer a variety of respiratory therapy treatments as prescribed.
• Consult with physician regarding medical and nursing management.

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11)

An opportunity exists for a full or part-time Cardiologist at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, located in Green Bay, WI. The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic is a new 162,000 square foot VA primary care and multi-specialty clinic located in Green Bay. The Milo C. Huempfner VA Outpatient Clinic has a full scope outpatient Cardiology clinic along with an outpatient diagnostic testing center.

The successful candidate should be comfortable performing all aspects of adult cardiology. All care will be provided in an outpatient setting only with no inpatient care responsibilities. Qualified candidates should be BE/BC in Cardiology. The selected candidate should demonstrate the ability to work well with a large, diverse and dedicated patient care staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide cardiology care for outpatients at Milo C Huempfner Green Bay HCC and Appleton CBOC, with further referral management from the Cleveland CBOC and surrounding areas.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques. Maintain current knowledge and skills. Deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of Cardiology care, with a good diagnostic and therapeutic acumen.
• Perform full general cardiology examinations on established or newly consulted patients, including electronic consultations (e-Consults) in the Cardiology clinics, for signs or symptoms of cardiac disease.
• Identify, evaluate, and address cardiac diseases, prevention, and health promotion issues of the Veteran population.
• Consult manage and provide education and counseling of Veterans in preventative care and apply evidence-based care for various cardiac conditions.
• Supervise and interpret echocardiograms (including stress, dobutamine and transesophageal echocardiograms).
• Interpret holter monitor studies.
• Interpret event recorder studies.
• Interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs).
• Certified in Nuclear Cardiology.
• Supervise and interpret exercise stress tests.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Demonstrate knowledge of and promotes performance improvement in meeting organizational goals. Conduct point of care audits and peer reviews when requested by Division/ Department Chief.
• Teach effectively and creatively and provide guidance to others involved in the delivery of cardiology-related services.
• Completes all mandatory training by due date.
• Establish a professional relationship with clinical service providers within the outpatient center, and screen consultative and procedural requests for appropriateness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans.

Starting at $285,000 Per Year (VM 15)

An opportunity exists for a full-time Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, located in Green Bay, WI. The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic is a new 162,000 square foot VA primary care and multi-specialty clinic located in Green Bay.

The successful candidate should be comfortable performing all aspects of adult Orthopaedics. All care will be provided in an outpatient setting only with no inpatient care responsibilities. Qualified candidates should be BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery. The selected candidate should demonstrate the ability to work well with a large, diverse and dedicated patient care staff.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Evaluate general Orthopaedic conditions through complete history and physical examinations, and develop an operative or non-operative management/ treatment plan.
• Provide comprehensive Orthopedic care services as well as follow-up care of existing conditions.
• Provide Pre- and Post-Operative Orthopedic Services.
• Perform basic orthopedic surgical procedures at the Milo C Huempfner Green Bay HCC twice a week, with the opportunity to perform more complex cases once monthly at the Clement J Zablocki VA in Milwaukee.
• Conduct 3 times weekly outpatient clinics at the Green Bay HCC, with future opportunity for clinic expansion the Appleton CBOC.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Orthopaedics at the Clement J Zablocki VA, for operative management and follow up of higher complexity cases.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Orthopaedics at the Clement J Zablocki VA, providing sign out when necessary, for nightly and weekend call coverage.
• Work collaboratively with the Department of Orthopaedics at the Clement J Zablocki VA, to seek adjunct credentialing at the Medical College of Wisconsin, should there be interest in working with/ teaching residents.
• Document services through appropriate notes, such as History and Physical, Progress notes, Operative notes, and Discharge Summaries.
• Educate physicians and staff in the principles and therapy of basic and complex Orthopedic Services/Surgery.
• Provide patient and family education, including informed consent.
• Respond to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, and renewing medication prescriptions when necessary.
• Adhere to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards.
• Attend required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command, and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes.
• Complete indirect patient care requirements: open encounter and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, monitoring of clinic management.
• Maintain involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements (system redesigns).
• Remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field. The exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider will be approved by the Professional Standards Board.
• Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting


Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans.

Starting at $325,000 Per Year (VM 15)

Oxleas created and facilitate the nationally recognised Allied Health Professionals Preceptorship Programme. Preceptorships aim is to provide support and structure in during a career transition, such as student to newly qualified to help build confidence. At Oxleas, you will have access to a robust and successful AHP Preceptorship support package which is tailored to the individual. You will be part of a wider AHP community, not only within Oxleas but with our National Preceptorship Partners across the country. The programme has been shortlisted for National CAHPO Awards in 2023 and 2024. Listen to Katy & Ruthie, on why they love working for Oxleas and the AHP Preceptorship Programme. Why Katy & Ruthie, Occupational Therapists, Love Working For Oxleas (youtube.com) You will work alongside a large team of Therapists and Assistants and will have access to administrative, managerial and clinical support. Where appropriate you will receive higher levels of supervision for Newly Qualified Therapists to support the completion of your Occupational Therapy NQP Competencies Framework. Training and career development is well supported within Oxleas with the opportunity to attend both internal and external training. Please refer to attached Job Description for further details of the role and the Person Specification for essential and desirable requirements of the post holder. Person specification Registration Essential criteria HCPC Registration Royal College of Occupational Therapists Registration Qualifications Essential criteria Occupational Therapy Degree Experience Essential criteria Range of practical placement experience Experience of using standardised OT assessments Skills Essential criteria Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Effective written verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

MAIN DUTIES GENERAL To provide specialised client-centered occupational therapy falls interventions to clients/patients (aged 18 or over) who are resident in the Haringey community and are referred due to a physical and mental health disability/illness/condition. This includes clients who may present with complex physical, cognitive, psycho-social and housing needs as a result of a wide range of medical conditions. To be an influential member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing expert, integrated, client- centered, goal- orientated rehabilitation for clients. To work as an autonomous practitioner in managing a defined caseload of complex cases, in a community falls setting. To evidence high levels of problem solving and clinical reasoning skills in line with evidence based/client-centered principles. To formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan designed to reduce the impact of disability from a comprehensive assessment of the clients needs. To take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of junior occupational therapists, rehabilitation support workers, students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To work collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the planning, development and evaluation of the Locality Therapy Falls Service, taking a lead for designated projects. To continually engage with and develop the provision of occupational therapy within community services. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL 1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own professional activities. To adhere to and apply The College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (College of Occupational Therapists 2015) 2. To independently manage a caseload of complex cases, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions to clients with complex physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs arising from their medical conditions. To provide this service in the most appropriate setting to the client, e.g. clients homes, workplace and other community settings, working closely with the client, his/her family/carer and other professionals in doing this. 3. To be responsible for prioritising the occupational therapy referrals within the service to ensure that clients with urgent needs are seen within appropriate timescales. 4. To establish excellent therapeutic relationships with clients/family/carers to gain their participation in the therapeutic process by employing advanced interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, reasoning, negotiation skills, motivational tactics) and overcoming any barriers to communication (e.g. different languages, lack of understanding of the spoken word, visual or hearing impairments, fear, anxiety). 5. To assess for and diagnose any functional, physical, cognitive, perceptual, psychological and sensory deficits using functional assessments together with specialised standardised and non-standardised assessment batteries. 6. Based on the analysis of the assessment and a risk analysis, to determine occupational therapy aims and treatment goals as part of the overall care plan, and then to formulate intervention options which reduce the impact of disability. 7. To work closely with the client/family/carers to encourage participation in the therapeutic process. To negotiate and agree decisions relevant to the clients management whilst respecting their diversity. To identify and select with the client/family/carers the most appropriate intervention options, which balance the complex interactions of risk, safety, client choice, independence, areas of conflict, eligibility for services and cost effectiveness. 8. To develop specialised occupational therapy treatment programmes in collaboration with clients, carers and other involved professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, district nurses, clinical lead professionals, home care agencies) to be carried out in the clients home or community as appropriate. 9. To plan, coordinate and deliver client-centred interventions on either an individual or group basis, using the principles of graded activity and a wide range of treatment techniques e.g. functional and remedial activities, splinting, equipment provision, education and health promotion. 10. To use specialised therapeutic moving and handling skills in the assessment and treatment of clients, including providing advice and training to client/family/carers on correct handling techniques, having undertaken specialised manual handling risk assessments.

Greenwich Children's Integrated Therapies Service are looking to appoint following increased interest in our services. This is an opportunity for shortly to qualify students, newly qualified or Band 5 Occupational Therapist with experience.

You will have the opportunity to work with early years or school-age children & young people with a range of functional difficulties. Providing assessment, advice & intervention, with a supportive team of therapists & assistants.

There is the opportunity for professional development & the support of a team of therapists & assistants. You will have access to admin, managerial & clinical support. CPD is supported & the development of clinical interests is encouraged. We have embedded support to offer for B5 therapists including:

-Regular 1:1 supervision

-Group supervision

-Peer support

-Oxleas preceptorship programme Www.OxleasAHPPreceptorship.com

Our friendly, well-established Services offer fantastic support & opportunities to develop your career.

Greenwich has a young and very diverse population and is a place where every child and young person can achieve their full potential. We recognise and value the importance of promoting participation and functional skills in children & young people.

The Greenwich Children's Integrated Therapies service consists of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy andSpeech and Language Therapy, and teams, providing services to Early Years, School Years and Special Schools. There will be ample opportunities to for joint working as part of multidisciplinary team.

The Greenwich Children’s Occupational therapy team has specialists in all key clinical areas including: Autism, Early years, Mainstream, Education & EHCP's, Complex needs in primary and secondary specialist settings. We work closely to provide clinical support and second opinions.

As the post holder you will:

-Provideoccupational therapyassessment and intervention to children and young people, with a variety of developmental disabilities. The CYP will present with a range of needs relating to self-care, play and school activities.

-Work as part of a integrated team with teachers supporting children with functional difficulties and their families

-Have opportunities for involvement in service development projects.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.



We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Oxleas created and facilitate the nationally recognised Allied Health Professionals Preceptorship Programme. Preceptorships aim is to provide support and structure in during a career transition, such as student to newly qualified to help build confidence. At Oxleas, you will have access to a robust and successful AHP Preceptorship support package which is tailored to the individual. You will be part of a wider AHP community, not only within Oxleas but with our National Preceptorship Partners across the country. The programme has been shortlisted for National CAHPO Awards in 2023 and 2024. Listen to Katy & Ruthie, on why they love working for Oxleas and the AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Why Katy & Ruthie, Occupational Therapists, Love Working For Oxleas (youtube.com)

You will work alongside a large team of Therapists and Assistants and will have access to administrative, managerial and clinical support. Where appropriate you will receive higher levels of supervision for Newly Qualified Therapists to support the completion of your Occupational Therapy NQP Competencies Framework.

Training and career development is well supported within Oxleas with the opportunity to attend both internal and external training.

Please refer to attached Job Description for further details of the role and the Person Specification for essential and desirable requirements of the post holder.


Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria• HCPC Registration
• Royal College of Occupational Therapists Registration
Qualifications
Essential criteria• Occupational Therapy Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
• Range of practical placement experience
• Experience of using standardised OT assessments
Skills
Essential criteria
· Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

· Effective written verbal and non-verbal communication skills.




This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

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