Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Personality Disorder Community Service. We welcome thoughtful and motivated candidates who enjoy working in a team, have experience of working with people with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder and would like to progress their learning and experience with this patient group.
The successful applicant will contribute to the facilitation of Occupational Therapy led groups and individual 1-1 work, as well as contributing the work of the wider personality disorder services, under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist.
The Personality Disorder Community Service (PDCS) is a specialist outpatient service offering NICE recommended treatment options to adults 17-65 years who present with increased needs and risk in the context of their Personality Disorder. Our main treatment offers include Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) an Occupational Therapy Pathway and an engagement and formulation pathway, informed by a Structured Clinical Management model. PDCS have a highly specialist and supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team, we manage and think about the risk our service users present with within a wrap-around MDT and there is a strong emphasis on reflection within our practice.
Please do get in touch to find out more about the role.
Main duties of the job
To contribute Occupational Therapy knowledge, skills and expertise within the Personality Disorder Community Service (PDCS)/Relational and Emotional Disorders Service (REDS).
The post holder will be responsible for conducting other specialist assessments to aid understanding of service users' functional skills and sensory sensitivities under supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist.
The post holder will contribute to the facilitation of psychoeducation and information-giving sessions and possible deliver / co- deliver group based sessions.
The post holder will contribute to the facilitation of Occupational Therapy led groups at PDCS/REDS under the Supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1. The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and clinical skill in relation to Occupational therapy.2. To have an understanding of Health and Social Care policy and legislation for theservice user group, in relation to professional practice.3. The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy interventionsunderpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery andenablement.4. The post holder will manage a caseload under the supervision of a seniorOccupational Therapist, within the multidisciplinary context of the team.5. The post holder will apply an understanding of the effects of disability onoccupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes andadaptations to the service users social and physical environment.6. The post holder will ensure that all modification to treatment plans/interventions willinvolve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifyingand reviewing goals in the context of care planning.7. The post holder will plan and implement individual and/or group interventionscollaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactoryoccupational performance outcomes.8. The post holder will promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect theirmental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health, and age.9. The post holder will promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-beingusing evidence-based practice.10.The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and across partner agencies to assure a high standard of care for service users and their relatives/carers.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
1. The post holder will demonstrate specialist knowledge and clinical skill in relation to Occupational therapy.2. To have an understanding of Health and Social Care policy and legislation for theservice user group, in relation to professional practice.3. The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy interventionsunderpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery andenablement.4. The post holder will manage a caseload under the supervision of a seniorOccupational Therapist, within the multidisciplinary context of the team.5. The post holder will apply an understanding of the effects of disability onoccupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes andadaptations to the service users social and physical environment.6. The post holder will ensure that all modification to treatment plans/interventions willinvolve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifyingand reviewing goals in the context of care planning.7. The post holder will plan and implement individual and/or group interventionscollaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactoryoccupational performance outcomes.8. The post holder will promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect theirmental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health, and age.9. The post holder will promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-beingusing evidence-based practice.10.The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and across partner agencies to assure a high standard of care for service users and their relatives/carers.
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc. MSc or diploma entry qualification in occupational therapy.
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Experience or additional training in sensory integration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement or work experience relating to Mental Health.
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of managing workload and ability to prioritise.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation. E.g. MHA, MCA & DoLS
- Ability to communicate effectively with people in distress or with communication difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of running groups, in person or online
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work closely with other professions.
- Self-motivated completer / finisher able to persist and see things through to their conclusion.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
- Motivated to own professional development and the development of the service.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent e.g., BSc. MSc or diploma entry qualification in occupational therapy.
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Experience or additional training in sensory integration
Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement or work experience relating to Mental Health.
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of managing workload and ability to prioritise.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation. E.g. MHA, MCA & DoLS
- Ability to communicate effectively with people in distress or with communication difficulties.
Desirable
- Experience of running groups, in person or online
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work closely with other professions.
- Self-motivated completer / finisher able to persist and see things through to their conclusion.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently around the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
- Motivated to own professional development and the development 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.
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).
