Job summary
We have an opportunity available for a full time Occupational Therapist (salary £38,006 per annum) to join the team working across our two mental health rehabilitation units , Ashwood Court based in Lowton, WA3 2RB and Kingshill Court based in Wigan, WN6 0AR within Making Space.
Are you a passionate and dynamic leader who is looking for a new challenge?
As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing a person-centred occupational therapy support for people with severe and enduring complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and other associated disabilities including behaviours that challenge.
On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.
We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.
Main duties of the job
You will conduct initial assessments at hospitals and in the community with potential new service users when referrals are made to the service.
In addition you will supervise the Activities Co-ordinators at Ashwood Court and the Social Inclusion Coordinators at Kingshill with the delivery of rehabilitation and provide advice and guidance based on service user needs.
You'll provide leadership and management to your team, continuously identifying their training and development needs to ensure they can deliver the best possible care.
About us
At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.
Our focus onKind Heartsis about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.
Tailor Makingis about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every persons needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.
Dreaming Bigis about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.
Having Courageis about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.
Being Readyis about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out the Occupational Therapy process with service users: including
standardised and non-standardised assessment of occupational performance,
client centred goal setting, implementation of intervention and evaluation of
progress using outcome measures.
2. Conduct initial assessments at hospitals and in the community with potential
new service users when referrals are made to the service.
3. To support service users to develop their skills and increase their independence;
subsequently improving quality of life.
4. To support Activity Coordinators, Social Inclusion Coordinators and Health Care
Support Workers with the provision of activities and delegate tasks as
appropriate.
5. To supervise the Activity Coordinators at Ashwood Court and the Social
Inclusion Coordinators at Kingshill with the delivery of rehabilitation and provide
advice and guidance based on service user needs.
6. To oversee the use of the rehabilitation kitchen.
RS(PR)-FM1 (issue 2, 30.03.2009) Page 2 of 6
7. To be involved in the risk assessment of service users when attending activities
in the community to ensure it is suitable for the individual and all potential risks
are managed.
8. To work closely with the MDT, including attending professionals meetings to
ensure appropriate support is provided to service users when discharged.
9. To ensure full and accurate documentation is completed.
10.To work closely with psychology staff to ensure service users occupational and
psychological needs are supported appropriately.
11.To involve patients and carers in the planning of care programmes and
encourage self-management where appropriate.
12.To communicate effectively with all members of the team using various methods
of communication, this will include oral, written, electronic or other verbal or
non-verbal methods.
13.To have a basic level of knowledge of support services within the community
and to build links and networks with community organisations, to facilitate
service user involvement in community activities, courses and volunteering.
14.To demonstrate responsibility and leadership for promoting and championing
all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing diversity in all areas of work.
15.To take responsibility for ensuring and achieving the objectives of the Making
Space Health and Safety Policy.
16.To undertake any other duties in order to meet personal, team and
organisational objectives following consultation with your manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out the Occupational Therapy process with service users: including
standardised and non-standardised assessment of occupational performance,
client centred goal setting, implementation of intervention and evaluation of
progress using outcome measures.
2. Conduct initial assessments at hospitals and in the community with potential
new service users when referrals are made to the service.
3. To support service users to develop their skills and increase their independence;
subsequently improving quality of life.
4. To support Activity Coordinators, Social Inclusion Coordinators and Health Care
Support Workers with the provision of activities and delegate tasks as
appropriate.
5. To supervise the Activity Coordinators at Ashwood Court and the Social
Inclusion Coordinators at Kingshill with the delivery of rehabilitation and provide
advice and guidance based on service user needs.
6. To oversee the use of the rehabilitation kitchen.
RS(PR)-FM1 (issue 2, 30.03.2009) Page 2 of 6
7. To be involved in the risk assessment of service users when attending activities
in the community to ensure it is suitable for the individual and all potential risks
are managed.
8. To work closely with the MDT, including attending professionals meetings to
ensure appropriate support is provided to service users when discharged.
9. To ensure full and accurate documentation is completed.
10.To work closely with psychology staff to ensure service users occupational and
psychological needs are supported appropriately.
11.To involve patients and carers in the planning of care programmes and
encourage self-management where appropriate.
12.To communicate effectively with all members of the team using various methods
of communication, this will include oral, written, electronic or other verbal or
non-verbal methods.
13.To have a basic level of knowledge of support services within the community
and to build links and networks with community organisations, to facilitate
service user involvement in community activities, courses and volunteering.
14.To demonstrate responsibility and leadership for promoting and championing
all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing diversity in all areas of work.
15.To take responsibility for ensuring and achieving the objectives of the Making
Space Health and Safety Policy.
16.To undertake any other duties in order to meet personal, team and
organisational objectives following consultation with your manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Active HCPC Pin Registration number
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in physical disability
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to mental health and well being
- Ability to deliver on targets
- Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence based practice
- Knowledge, understanding and application Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice
- Demonstrate sound techniques in applying range of sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments
- Ability to analyse tasks and activities, Synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
- Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice
- Up to date knowledge of national initiatives and legislation relating to health and social care
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Well developed personal, organisational and time management skills
- Proactive and innovative approach
- Adherence to college of Occupational Therapy and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct
- Ability to prioritise tasks for self and others
- Apply Clinical governance principles and practice
- Computer literate
- Ability to manage and recognises differences of opinion in both patient related and interpersonal settings coping positively with interpersonal tensions/barriers
- Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and unpleasant.
- Excellent communication and interactive skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing service users perspectives and choices
- Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open and trusting environment
- Awareness of the issues around working with vulnerable adults and the boundaries of professional relationships
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Active HCPC Pin Registration number
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in physical disability
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups
- Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to mental health and well being
- Ability to deliver on targets
- Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence based practice
- Knowledge, understanding and application Occupational Therapy process relating to client centred practice
- Demonstrate sound techniques in applying range of sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments
- Ability to analyse tasks and activities, Synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.
- Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice
- Up to date knowledge of national initiatives and legislation relating to health and social care
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Well developed personal, organisational and time management skills
- Proactive and innovative approach
- Adherence to college of Occupational Therapy and HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct
- Ability to prioritise tasks for self and others
- Apply Clinical governance principles and practice
- Computer literate
- Ability to manage and recognises differences of opinion in both patient related and interpersonal settings coping positively with interpersonal tensions/barriers
- Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and unpleasant.
- Excellent communication and interactive skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and valuing service users perspectives and choices
- Motivated to work towards creating a safe, open and trusting environment
- Awareness of the issues around working with vulnerable adults and the boundaries of professional relationships
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
