South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5/Band 6 Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist into a 37.5hr per week, who has enthusiasm, compassion and commitment to supporting and enabling people with Learning Disabilities. You will join our well established Community Learning Disability Team in South Tyneside. This post is open to secondment or fixed term for period of 12 months from start date.

You will work within the multi-disciplinary team and provide Occupational Therapy to adults with a learning disability. You will also work with all stakeholders, to contribute to learning and development of staff working with adults with Learning Disabilities, ensuring effective service delivery and the best possible outcomes for our service users

You must have broad knowledge and appropriate skills which will ensure that Occupational Therapy interventions are delivered in the way which meets the needs of the service user.

You will have an advanced level of knowledge in occupational therapy, and be able to demonstrate this with recent and on-going clinical professional development. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills

You will be flexible where required to meet the service need or service user need

You will ensure there remains a positive culture within the team

You will be responsible for a delegated clinical case load

You will be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to meet the requirements of this post

Main duties of the job

To provide an assessment and therapeutic service to Adults with a Learning Disability. Who have a range of complex needs in a variety of settings including day services, residential settings and the persons own home; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients autonomously (with support and advice from Clinical Lead).

To work as a member of the Community Learning Disabilities Team, contributing to multi-disciplinary working as necessary, to address the needs of clients referred to the team and manage a delegated caseload

To work collaboratively with other specialist services within Learning Disabilities to meet the Occupational Therapy needs of clients.

Be regularly involved in supporting and consulting on complex transitions e.g. to new home environments; leaving school; admission and discharge from inpatient services

To participate in Service Developments, Audit and R&D activities as directed by the Appropriate Lead.

To actively participate in a programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities under the guidance of senior clinicians. To work within guidance and framework for Safeguarding Adults / Child Protection Policies.

THIS IS A 12 MONTH FIXED TERM POSITION FROM START DATE.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMAHP-0623-18-1

Job locations

Monkton Hall Hospital

Monkton Lane

Monkton Village

Jarrow

Tyne And Wear

NE32 5NN

Job description

Job responsibilities

While this is band 6, band 5 Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Please refer to both band 5 and band 6 job descriptions for full duties of the role.

To provide verbal / written reports in respect of individual clients.
Work within clinical governance framework
To promote a healthy lifestyle within the client population.
To liaise and co-ordinate with multi agencies with regard to aspects of care.
Responsible for assessing clinical risk and devising risk management plans for delegated caseload.
Attend multi-disciplinary reviews and CPAs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

While this is band 6, band 5 Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Please refer to both band 5 and band 6 job descriptions for full duties of the role.

To provide verbal / written reports in respect of individual clients.
Work within clinical governance framework
To promote a healthy lifestyle within the client population.
To liaise and co-ordinate with multi agencies with regard to aspects of care.
Responsible for assessing clinical risk and devising risk management plans for delegated caseload.
Attend multi-disciplinary reviews and CPAs.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Car Driver and access to vehicle.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working.
Experience of supervising and appraising junior staff.
Experience of working in the community.

Desirable

Experience of group work with those who have a learning disability.
Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Skills/Attributes /Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy core skills.
Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
Well developed communication skills both written and oral.
Understanding of team dynamics.
Understanding of professional ethics and the application in practice.
Sound knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Excellent personal organisational skills.
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Health, Safety and Risk awareness.

Desirable

Advanced IT skills.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

Post graduate training in Theory and application of sensory integration.
AMPS post graduate qualification.
Clinical supervisors qualification for student placements.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Car Driver and access to vehicle.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working.
Experience of supervising and appraising junior staff.
Experience of working in the community.

Desirable

Experience of group work with those who have a learning disability.
Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Skills/Attributes /Knowledge

Essential

Sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy core skills.
Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
Well developed communication skills both written and oral.
Understanding of team dynamics.
Understanding of professional ethics and the application in practice.
Sound knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Excellent personal organisational skills.
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Health, Safety and Risk awareness.

Desirable

Advanced IT skills.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

Post graduate training in Theory and application of sensory integration.
AMPS post graduate qualification.
Clinical supervisors qualification for student placements.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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