Job summary
37.5 hours per week. The Lee Mill Low Secure Unit is a 12-bed male inpatient ward
set in the small village of Lee Mill just outside of Plymouth. We provide specialist mental health care for
men who have often been involved in the legal system due to their mental health
difficulties. The staff at Lee Mill are
passionate about providing the highest level of patient centred care to an
often challenging and disadvantaged patient group.
The Lee Mill team has recently been the recipients of the
Mary Seacole Peoples award which has celebrated our dedication to promote
recovery and work collaboratively with our patient group, the kindness and
respect demonstrated by the team and the high number of successful discharges
out of secure care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic OT to join our successful and highly motivated team. We will offer a comprehensive and supportive
programme with access to further training and experience with good promotion
prospects within the team. The team receive regular supervision and support
from psychological services along with continuing professional development
training including essential training for staff working within secure services.
Due to the nature of the role, all staff are required to
attend a physical interventions training session to ensure we can meet the
needs of our patients and remain effective in maintaining the safety and
wellbeing of all. This post covers a 24/7 shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible to the Lead OT for the provision of Occupational
Therapy through Assessment, implementation and evaluation of treatment
programmes within agreed Care Programme Approach, for patients within Lee Mill.
To promote patient centred care for Adult patients with severe and
enduring mental health needs and Learning Disabilities.
To carry out group and individual interventions within Lee Mill and in
the community wherever treatment will be most effective, utilising a range of
treatment techniques within the areas of cognitive, psychological and physical
functioning, self-care, productivity and leisure needs.
This role
may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please
refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to
eligibility.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. CLINICAL
1.1 To
work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good clinical
liaison with health and non-statutory care providers, attending all relevant
meetings.
1.2 To
provide the full range of Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment
interventions and evaluation in accordance with identified needs within an
Occupational Therapy framework.
1.3 To
act as Named Occupational Therapist for designated patients within Lee Mill
and those that are outreached.
1.4 To
carry out a range of individual and group based interventions using a range
of treatment techniques as necessary under the supervision of the Lead OT and
within the most appropriate setting.
1.5 To
plan and execute occupationally therapeutic interventions over seven days as
per low secure standards.
1.6 To
record interventions, providing verbal and written reports under the
supervision of the Lead OT in accordance with College of Occupational Therapy
standards and agreed Care Programme Approach procedures.
1.7 To
gain an understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and other national/local
policies and procedures.
1.8 To
assist with the assessment of risk within the work environment and of
individual patients.
1.9 To participate in local and professional Clinical Governance
initiatives such as audit and use of evidence based practice.
1.10
To provide direction to
technical Instructors, as necessary and as delegated by the Lead OT, in the implementation of the
OT programme.
1.11
To develop and maintain effective
communication systems and networks appropriate to the needs of the patients
and the service in general.
1.12 To
arrange for patients to access other mental health services and community
resources as appropriate to the needs of the patients.
2
ADMINISTRATION
2.1
To ensure that contemporaneous, written and
electronic records are maintained in accordance with Professional and PCHC
standards including clinical notes, CPA and other relevant paperwork.
2.2
To be aware and handle unit petty cash and
patients money in accordance with unit policies.
2.3
To take responsibility for other unit
administration tasks as directed by unit manager.
3
PROFESSIONAL
3.1
To be individually accountable
for maintaining standards of own practice in accordance with the Occupational
Therapy and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and PCHC policies and
procedures.
3.2
To actively participate in Clinical /
Professional / Line Management Supervision and regular Appraisals.
3.3
To attend relevant profession meetings as
necessary e.g. Band 5 support group, and Occupational Therapy Forum
3.4
To participate in clinical governance
activities within clinical area e.g. clinical audit and use of evidence based
practice.
3.5
To contribute to the development of the
Occupational Therapy Service within Lee Mill, under the supervision of the
Lead OT.
4
EDUCATIONAL
4.1
To participate in multi and uni professional
teaching programmes for staff.
4.2
To ensure continuing professional
development continues in keeping with job and personal requirements.
4.3
To attend all mandatory training as
required.
4.4
To contribute to the supervision of
Occupational Therapy students.
4.5
To keep up to date with developments in
Occupational Therapy and Recovery generally.
5
STATEMENT ON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The responsibility for engaging in CPD
activity and for producing and maintaining a professional portfolio
ultimately lies with the individual. The Line manager / Professional Lead
have responsibility to ensure that Occupational Therapist have the opportunity
to undertake CPD activities and document them effectively.
Plymouth Community Healthcare will support
the Occupational Therapy profession with their continuing development
activity through the professional supervision and appraisal process.
The individual professional should endeavour
to take advantage of training and other CPD opportunities that the PCHC
offers. Training and CPD needs should be clearly identified by the individual
when developing the Personal Development Plan in the appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. CLINICAL
1.1 To
work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good clinical
liaison with health and non-statutory care providers, attending all relevant
meetings.
1.2 To
provide the full range of Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment
interventions and evaluation in accordance with identified needs within an
Occupational Therapy framework.
1.3 To
act as Named Occupational Therapist for designated patients within Lee Mill
and those that are outreached.
1.4 To
carry out a range of individual and group based interventions using a range
of treatment techniques as necessary under the supervision of the Lead OT and
within the most appropriate setting.
1.5 To
plan and execute occupationally therapeutic interventions over seven days as
per low secure standards.
1.6 To
record interventions, providing verbal and written reports under the
supervision of the Lead OT in accordance with College of Occupational Therapy
standards and agreed Care Programme Approach procedures.
1.7 To
gain an understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and other national/local
policies and procedures.
1.8 To
assist with the assessment of risk within the work environment and of
individual patients.
1.9 To participate in local and professional Clinical Governance
initiatives such as audit and use of evidence based practice.
1.10
To provide direction to
technical Instructors, as necessary and as delegated by the Lead OT, in the implementation of the
OT programme.
1.11
To develop and maintain effective
communication systems and networks appropriate to the needs of the patients
and the service in general.
1.12 To
arrange for patients to access other mental health services and community
resources as appropriate to the needs of the patients.
2
ADMINISTRATION
2.1
To ensure that contemporaneous, written and
electronic records are maintained in accordance with Professional and PCHC
standards including clinical notes, CPA and other relevant paperwork.
2.2
To be aware and handle unit petty cash and
patients money in accordance with unit policies.
2.3
To take responsibility for other unit
administration tasks as directed by unit manager.
3
PROFESSIONAL
3.1
To be individually accountable
for maintaining standards of own practice in accordance with the Occupational
Therapy and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and PCHC policies and
procedures.
3.2
To actively participate in Clinical /
Professional / Line Management Supervision and regular Appraisals.
3.3
To attend relevant profession meetings as
necessary e.g. Band 5 support group, and Occupational Therapy Forum
3.4
To participate in clinical governance
activities within clinical area e.g. clinical audit and use of evidence based
practice.
3.5
To contribute to the development of the
Occupational Therapy Service within Lee Mill, under the supervision of the
Lead OT.
4
EDUCATIONAL
4.1
To participate in multi and uni professional
teaching programmes for staff.
4.2
To ensure continuing professional
development continues in keeping with job and personal requirements.
4.3
To attend all mandatory training as
required.
4.4
To contribute to the supervision of
Occupational Therapy students.
4.5
To keep up to date with developments in
Occupational Therapy and Recovery generally.
5
STATEMENT ON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The responsibility for engaging in CPD
activity and for producing and maintaining a professional portfolio
ultimately lies with the individual. The Line manager / Professional Lead
have responsibility to ensure that Occupational Therapist have the opportunity
to undertake CPD activities and document them effectively.
Plymouth Community Healthcare will support
the Occupational Therapy profession with their continuing development
activity through the professional supervision and appraisal process.
The individual professional should endeavour
to take advantage of training and other CPD opportunities that the PCHC
offers. Training and CPD needs should be clearly identified by the individual
when developing the Personal Development Plan in the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of standardised / functional assessment and activity analysis
- Prior Mental Health or Learning
- Disability experience
Desirable
- Forensic placement or work experience
- Previous Band 5 post
- Prior experience supervising junior staff / students
Additional requirements
Essential
- An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.
- HCPC Registration
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development with commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy or College of Occupational Therapy Diploma, MSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy
- IT Skills
- Driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of core OT skills
- Awareness of the implications of long-term institutional care
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment management
- Awareness of legal restraints impacting on the rehabilitation of mentally disordered offenders
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to manage own workload and to prioritise effectively
Specific Skills
Essential
- Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Group work skills
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Analytical & Judgemental Skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, professional and ethical issues
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Planning & Organisational Skills
- Good self-management skills Ability to plan services according to needs
- Ability to work on own initiative as part of MDT & Occupational Therapy Team
- Physical Skills
- Able to carry out physical interventions with reasonable adjustments if required
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and develop new ideas
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Application of the OT Process
- Use of standardised / functional assessment and activity analysis
- Prior Mental Health or Learning
- Disability experience
Desirable
- Forensic placement or work experience
- Previous Band 5 post
- Prior experience supervising junior staff / students
Additional requirements
Essential
- An Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this role.
- HCPC Registration
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development with commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy or College of Occupational Therapy Diploma, MSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy
- IT Skills
- Driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of core OT skills
- Awareness of the implications of long-term institutional care
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice including CPA and risk assessment management
- Awareness of legal restraints impacting on the rehabilitation of mentally disordered offenders
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to manage own workload and to prioritise effectively
Specific Skills
Essential
- Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Group work skills
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Analytical & Judgemental Skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, professional and ethical issues
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Planning & Organisational Skills
- Good self-management skills Ability to plan services according to needs
- Ability to work on own initiative as part of MDT & Occupational Therapy Team
- Physical Skills
- Able to carry out physical interventions with reasonable adjustments if required
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and develop new ideas
- Leadership skills
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
