Job summary
Willow Ward, based in Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking an Occupational therapist to contribute to providing an excellent rehabilitation service within Somerset. The post holder will be either band 5 or 6 depending on their level of experience and knowledge within the specialist field of mental health rehabilitation.
Willow Ward is an 11-bed inpatient rehabilitation ward which provides a county wide service for mixed gender, working age adults who require a high level of support and intensive rehabilitation; due to severe and enduring complex mental health conditions and sometimes accompanied by substance or alcohol dependency.
Patients who come to Willow Ward may have experienced long periods of in-patient care and need a high level of rehabilitation support to develop good management of their mental health difficulties and to develop the skills that they need to live independently, with the appropriate level of support.
We aim to provide expert supportive and individualised care provided under the ethos and principles of relational recovery; which promotes social inclusion and works in partnership with service users, their families, and carers. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with the newly developed Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team who offer the community aspect of Somerset's rehabilitation pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the Occupational Therapy provision in Willow Ward, receiving clinical supervision from a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist.
Working within a multidisciplinary team having supervisory responsibility for OT assistant/activity organisers and being line managed by the Ward Manager.
To work with Patients and Carers, with Nursing Staff and other Multi-Disciplinary Professionals, Social Workers and with other Occupational Therapists. (Internal).
To plan and organise own time effectively on a day to day basis.
To plan and organise effective Occupational Therapy care and treatment for all patients, applying proven application of the OT process and outcome own practice and to lead in individual and group therapies as required.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure a beneficial and positive communication with clients, their family/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs, and promoting user involvement/decision-making.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team having supervisory responsibility for OT assistants/activity organisers, supporting students and being line managed by the Ward Manager.
- Work closely with Patients and Carers, with Nursing Staff and other Multi-Disciplinary Professionals, Social Workers and with other Occupational Therapists. (Internal).
- With other stakeholders involved with a patients care such as OMHRT and social care colleagues.
- To perform occupational therapy assessment, goal setting and treatment/intervention of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
*Please refer to the job descriptions for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure a beneficial and positive communication with clients, their family/carers and other professionals involved, respecting individual needs, and promoting user involvement/decision-making.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team having supervisory responsibility for OT assistants/activity organisers, supporting students and being line managed by the Ward Manager.
- Work closely with Patients and Carers, with Nursing Staff and other Multi-Disciplinary Professionals, Social Workers and with other Occupational Therapists. (Internal).
- With other stakeholders involved with a patients care such as OMHRT and social care colleagues.
- To perform occupational therapy assessment, goal setting and treatment/intervention of patients who may have diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
*Please refer to the job descriptions for full details.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists
- CPD - evidence of ongoing, dynamic and position
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- To have gained effective experience of rehabilitation from student placements or post-graduate experience
- Experience of autonomous working.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with this client group
- Experience of service development and review
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Experience of carrying out supervision to junior staff, coordinating the care of clients and delegating tasks.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
- Awareness of current OT models of practice/assessment tools and current evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Able to supervise Rehabilitation staff (Band 3 and 2) and students effectively when required
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.
- Desire to work within a rehabilitation setting in
OTHER
Essential
- To be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists
- CPD - evidence of ongoing, dynamic and position
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- To have gained effective experience of rehabilitation from student placements or post-graduate experience
- Experience of autonomous working.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with this client group
- Experience of service development and review
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Experience of carrying out supervision to junior staff, coordinating the care of clients and delegating tasks.
- High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
- Awareness of current OT models of practice/assessment tools and current evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Able to supervise Rehabilitation staff (Band 3 and 2) and students effectively when required
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients.
- Desire to work within a rehabilitation setting in
OTHER
Essential
- To be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
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).
