Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Social inclusion & occupation are vitally important for the robust & sustained recovery of our patient group. Do you have specialist technical & creative skills that you can utilise to support our gentleman in this area? Are you motivated, creative & passionate about supporting
individuals to make positive changes as part of their recovery & community facing work. If so we would like to hear
from you.
Lee Mill Low Secure Unit is a 12-bed male inpatient ward set 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
needs. The staff at Lee Mill are
passionate about providing the highest level of patient centred care to an
often challenging & disadvantaged patient group.
As a valued member of the team, you will receive regular
supervision & 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 & remain effective in maintaining the safety and
wellbeing of all. This post covers a 24/7 shift pattern & driving is an important part of this role.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
Main duties of the job
To
use specialist technical &creative skills to assist in the provision of a
flexible, inpatient based therapeutic activity programme.
Liaise
with OT &Nursing colleagues in the Lee Mill Unit to ensure fair access to
scheduled group work activities for patients.
To
provide self-directed, individual activities for specified patients both on & off the unit, working within risk management guidelines, as this may
include working alone in the unit for periods of time.
To
be responsible for planning & implementing specialist activities & other
appropriate interventions; both individual & group activities and
treatments in accordance with identified needs, as sole or co-facilitator at
Lee Mill or in the community.
Participate
in the team which responds to any untoward incidents & undertake associated
training.
To work closely with OTs &Nurses in the unit to ensure
restrictions & escort arrangements are communicated & understood in order
to comply with the agreed management of individual patients on the unit.
To participate in the planning & development of Occupational Therapy Services within the Lee Mill unit. This
may involve participating, where appropriate, in defined projects.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for contributing to
the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or
group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements.
To use technical and creative skills
to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological
and physiological well being.
To develop observation, reporting and
recording skills in relation to individual priorities and activity
programmes, working with the patient, carers and other members of the
multi-disciplinary and OT team as appropriate.
To develop own knowledge base of the
principles and practice of the use of technical and creative group work and
individual activities in relation to people with mental illness and
associated issues.
To contribute to the assessment of
patients; to report presentations, changes, performance and progress etc in
relation to formal OT assessments.
To form professional relationships
with patients, maintaining clear boundaries for effective working practices.
To participate in policy and service
developments as appropriate.
To participate in induction and
support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers as directed by the
Senior OT.
To ensure that contemporaneous,
written and electronic records, and activity data are maintained in accordance
with professional and Organisational standards.
To liaise and communicate with
patients, carers, other professionals and other agencies as appropriate.
To actively engage in clinical
supervision.
Administration
To adhere to all policies and
standards of Livewell Southwest in general and of the Mental Health Service
in particular. To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
and national policies and procedures.
To
plan and prioritise own workload under direction of Senior OT.
To
participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies,
projects and service development within the occupational therapy team.
To
be aware of, and adhere to, the correct procedures for ordering, maintaining
and using materials and equipment as directed by Senior OT.
Self Development
In line with local guidelines review,
reflect and develop own practice and performance through effective use of
professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To demonstrate ongoing personal and
professional development through participation in internal and external development
opportunities, reflecting and recording learning outcomes in a professional
portfolio. This would include support groups and induction opportunities.
Notes
Although the post holder is an
inpatient based member of staff they will be expected to travel around Plymouth in the course
of their duties as appropriate.
The post holder may be exposed
to unpleasant working conditions including exposure to vomit, sputum and body
fluids.
The post holder may be exposed
to emotionally distressing situations on a frequent basis as some people with
mental illness have physical disabilities and complex health needs. These
include challenging and unpredictable behaviour and learning disability
issues. Also there is a need to develop rapport and effective therapeutic
working in a pressured environment with a high turnover of patients whose
needs are many and varied.
The postholder will be exposed
to a working environment that is challenging because of systems and
procedures that are in place to protect patients and staff. The postholder
may be exposed to the risk of physical assault and injury and will have to
carry an alarm with them at all times and work within the constraints of the
safety procedures in the unit.
The post holder may, on occasions,
be required to assist with other duties to cover periods of staff absence.
This job description is a guide
to the main duties and is not exhaustive. These duties may change as services
develop and the job description will be reviewed annually as part of the post
holders performance review. Appropriate training will be provided for new
duties.
Health and
Safety
The post holder is required to take
reasonable care for his / her own health and safety and that of other persons
who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions. The post holder is also
required to assist in ensuring that all staff adhere to relevant statutory regulations,
Organisational Policies, department safety procedures, COSHH and encourage
attendance in relevant training programmes.
Protection of Children
Disclosure of criminal background of
those with access to children (HC 88/9). Applicants are advised that, in
accordance with local procedures for the protection of children, the
successful applicant will be required to give consent to a police check
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for contributing to
the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or
group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements.
To use technical and creative skills
to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological
and physiological well being.
To develop observation, reporting and
recording skills in relation to individual priorities and activity
programmes, working with the patient, carers and other members of the
multi-disciplinary and OT team as appropriate.
To develop own knowledge base of the
principles and practice of the use of technical and creative group work and
individual activities in relation to people with mental illness and
associated issues.
To contribute to the assessment of
patients; to report presentations, changes, performance and progress etc in
relation to formal OT assessments.
To form professional relationships
with patients, maintaining clear boundaries for effective working practices.
To participate in policy and service
developments as appropriate.
To participate in induction and
support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers as directed by the
Senior OT.
To ensure that contemporaneous,
written and electronic records, and activity data are maintained in accordance
with professional and Organisational standards.
To liaise and communicate with
patients, carers, other professionals and other agencies as appropriate.
To actively engage in clinical
supervision.
Administration
To adhere to all policies and
standards of Livewell Southwest in general and of the Mental Health Service
in particular. To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
and national policies and procedures.
To
plan and prioritise own workload under direction of Senior OT.
To
participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies,
projects and service development within the occupational therapy team.
To
be aware of, and adhere to, the correct procedures for ordering, maintaining
and using materials and equipment as directed by Senior OT.
Self Development
In line with local guidelines review,
reflect and develop own practice and performance through effective use of
professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
To demonstrate ongoing personal and
professional development through participation in internal and external development
opportunities, reflecting and recording learning outcomes in a professional
portfolio. This would include support groups and induction opportunities.
Notes
Although the post holder is an
inpatient based member of staff they will be expected to travel around Plymouth in the course
of their duties as appropriate.
The post holder may be exposed
to unpleasant working conditions including exposure to vomit, sputum and body
fluids.
The post holder may be exposed
to emotionally distressing situations on a frequent basis as some people with
mental illness have physical disabilities and complex health needs. These
include challenging and unpredictable behaviour and learning disability
issues. Also there is a need to develop rapport and effective therapeutic
working in a pressured environment with a high turnover of patients whose
needs are many and varied.
The postholder will be exposed
to a working environment that is challenging because of systems and
procedures that are in place to protect patients and staff. The postholder
may be exposed to the risk of physical assault and injury and will have to
carry an alarm with them at all times and work within the constraints of the
safety procedures in the unit.
The post holder may, on occasions,
be required to assist with other duties to cover periods of staff absence.
This job description is a guide
to the main duties and is not exhaustive. These duties may change as services
develop and the job description will be reviewed annually as part of the post
holders performance review. Appropriate training will be provided for new
duties.
Health and
Safety
The post holder is required to take
reasonable care for his / her own health and safety and that of other persons
who may be affected by his / her acts or omissions. The post holder is also
required to assist in ensuring that all staff adhere to relevant statutory regulations,
Organisational Policies, department safety procedures, COSHH and encourage
attendance in relevant training programmes.
Protection of Children
Disclosure of criminal background of
those with access to children (HC 88/9). Applicants are advised that, in
accordance with local procedures for the protection of children, the
successful applicant will be required to give consent to a police check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Technical qualifications, e.g., City & Guilds, or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent technical / life skills gained through work or personal experience.
Desirable
- Sports and recreation qualification.
- Music qualifications
- Art qualifications
- Photography qualification
- Nutrition qualification
- Physical health or personal training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults experiencing mental health needs.
- Experience of working with service users in groupwork
- Experience working within a hospital environment particularly mental health
- Experience working as part of a team and under own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with learning and physical disability
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work individually & as part of a team
- Ability to plan and facilitate groups
- Ability to work flexibly in an unpredictable environment
- Ability to take direction and to follow policies and protocols
- Ability to recognise limitations of role and importance of supervision
- Demonstrates ability to accept responsibility and use initiative
- Shows evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own workload as delegated
- Demonstrate good communication skill, both written and verbal
- Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to complete Physical Intervention training
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service users to provide a 7-day service.
Desirable
- Hobbies and interests that could be transferable into developing the skills and interests of our patient group.
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest and the ability to learn, practice and apply the role of Occupational Therapy TI with clients with mental health needs.
- Knowledge and application of a variety of practical activity-based interventions within a variety of internal and external environments
- Demonstrates knowledge related to Low Secure service users
- Ability to identify risk and explore safe solutions with the MDT to ensure positive risk taking
- Demonstrates knowledge of the roles of the MDT members
- Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.
- Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
Desirable
- Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge of government initiatives that shape mental health practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Technical qualifications, e.g., City & Guilds, or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent technical / life skills gained through work or personal experience.
Desirable
- Sports and recreation qualification.
- Music qualifications
- Art qualifications
- Photography qualification
- Nutrition qualification
- Physical health or personal training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults experiencing mental health needs.
- Experience of working with service users in groupwork
- Experience working within a hospital environment particularly mental health
- Experience working as part of a team and under own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with learning and physical disability
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work individually & as part of a team
- Ability to plan and facilitate groups
- Ability to work flexibly in an unpredictable environment
- Ability to take direction and to follow policies and protocols
- Ability to recognise limitations of role and importance of supervision
- Demonstrates ability to accept responsibility and use initiative
- Shows evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own workload as delegated
- Demonstrate good communication skill, both written and verbal
- Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to complete Physical Intervention training
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service users to provide a 7-day service.
Desirable
- Hobbies and interests that could be transferable into developing the skills and interests of our patient group.
Knowledge
Essential
- Interest and the ability to learn, practice and apply the role of Occupational Therapy TI with clients with mental health needs.
- Knowledge and application of a variety of practical activity-based interventions within a variety of internal and external environments
- Demonstrates knowledge related to Low Secure service users
- Ability to identify risk and explore safe solutions with the MDT to ensure positive risk taking
- Demonstrates knowledge of the roles of the MDT members
- Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.
- Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
Desirable
- Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge of government initiatives that shape mental health practice
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).
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).
