Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Care Home Educator, Occupational Therapist
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Exciting Opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Care Homes
Do you have a passion for Education, Occupational Therapy, and Community-Based Practice? Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to use your clinical expertise to improve the quality and safety of care for residents living in Care Homes?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary Care Home Education Team (CHET) within the Care Navigation Centre.
About the Role
We are looking for a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, education, and negotiation skills, and the ability to inspire and influence people at all levels. You will be an autonomous practitioner who can bring innovative thinking, professional expertise, and a positive approach to the delivery of education, training, and clinical support across care homes in Dudley.
Responsibilities
Based at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, you will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team including Registered General Nurses, Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, and Physiotherapists, while working closely with care home staff and colleagues across health and social care.
The post holder will play an active role within the wider Care Navigation Centre, providing clinical leadership, education, advice, and support to care home staff. You will help care homes to identify risks, changing needs, and unmet care needs, enabling staff to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care for residents within their care home environment.
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A key part of the role will be to identify, develop, and deliver education and training that improves the knowledge, confidence, and competency of care home staff. You will use your Occupational Therapy expertise to support evidence-based practice, promote independence, and help Care Homes develop their capability to meet the changing needs of their residents.
Alongside education and training, you will provide appropriate clinical support for individual residents where required, including assessment and review, clinical advice, action planning, signposting, and onward referral to other services. You will support care homes to recognize deterioration and respond appropriately within professional boundaries.
Goals
The overall aim is to promote residents' independence, function, safety, and quality of life within the care home environment. Improve the quality and safety of care provided by care home staff. Reduce unnecessary, unplanned, and avoidable hospital admissions. Support safe and effective transitions and return of residents from hospital to their care homes.
About Us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
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As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Arthur Villanueva
- Job title: Lead for Care Home Education Team
- Email address: arthur.villanueva@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07535936145
For all enquiries and interests in the post, please call or email:
Arthur Villanueva
Lead for Care Home Education Team
Mob: 07535936145
Email: arthur.villanueva@nhs.net
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