Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen to lead in the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service across the 3 Acute Adult Assessment In-patient wards and the PICU unit at Hopewood Park.
You will work alongside the Band 5 Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners leading and contributing to the Occupational Therapy Assessments/Interventions and discharge planning process. You will have an active role in leading upon the pathways group activity provision and in supporting the MDT with complex cases and clinical decision making. We are therefore looking for experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists with well-established clinical skills, knowledge and preferably in-patient experience. Training in relevant specialist areas would also be beneficial e.g. sensory interventions, restrictive interventions, HOPES.
You will support in the development of the Band 5 Occupational Therapists within the pathway, providing leadership, clinical supervision, appraisals and learning opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to have post-graduate experience of working within a mental health setting, specifically Adult Mental Health.
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop and progress with the guidance and support of the experienced on-site, Band 7 Occupational Therapist who will be provide regular supervisions, appraisals and development opportunities. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend Band 6 peer support, CPD sessions and training.
We require confident, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapists who would like to join a well established, dynamic, and progressive ream who strive to offer staff a supportive environment in which to work. Band 6 opportunities within the team rarely arise therefore this is an opportunity not to be missed if you are an experienced Band 6 seeking a career development or an existing Band 6 looking for a change of setting
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Occupational Therapy team and the wider multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatry, Nursing and Psychology.
The service has a robust supervision structure, therefore the post holder will benefit from excellent training and development opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a highly specialist and experienced group of health professionals, as part of wider multi-disciplinary team, working in this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.To act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Clinical Lead.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th November 2023
Closing date : 3rd December 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.To act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Clinical Lead.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th November 2023
Closing date : 3rd December 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year experience working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Demonstration and understanding of RCOT standards
Desirable
- Demonstration of clinical knowledge and skills in working age adults
- Experience working in an inpatient setting
- Service User and Carers Involvement
- Experience using the Model of Human occupation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Delegation skills.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Role/Team
Essential
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Innovative and creative
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year experience working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- Demonstration and understanding of RCOT standards
Desirable
- Demonstration of clinical knowledge and skills in working age adults
- Experience working in an inpatient setting
- Service User and Carers Involvement
- Experience using the Model of Human occupation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Effective time and case management skills
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Delegation skills.
- Training & Induction of staff.
- Teaching/Presentation skills.
Role/Team
Essential
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Innovative and creative
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).
