Job summary
Are you a passionate, innovative Occupational Therapist looking for a new and exciting challenge with older adults? An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our newly formed community/inpatients OT team based in Tameside working with older people with mental health difficulties. Our patients come to us from many different settings needing assessment and support to remain as independent as possible. Patients can have a variety of mental and physical health conditions. The Occupational Therapy role is crucial in ensuring patients health, wellbeing and independence are appropriately assessed and facilitated. A part of the role is to support with discharge planning, working closely with the discharge social workers, including assessments on the ward and in the home setting. You will be based within a supportive team of OT's and will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills around both functional and organic mental health conditions. There will lots of opportunities to work alongside the wider MDT consisting of consultant psychiatrists, nurses, CPN's, community support workers/HCA's, physiotherapists, psychologists, OT students and apprentices. This post would suit a passionate OT who is looking to develop their skills and practice in an Older Adult Mental Health setting.
This is a full-time post 37.5 hrs.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide occupational therapy to inpatients using evidence based, person centred principles as part of the multidisciplinary ward team. You will be responsible for delivering the occupational therapy pathway to service users on the ward, including assessment, facilitating interventions (individual and group) and reviewing and evaluating the outcome of agreed goals.
Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinicalTo use principles of evidence based Occupational Therapy to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.To prioritise service users' occupational needs following screening, applying effective professional reasoning in line with the occupational therapy pathway.To select and use validated assessment tools routinely, informed by the Model of Human Occupation, to identify service users' occupational participation and performance needs.To agree goals with the service user to address identified occupational needs.To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions with the service user to achieve their identified goalsTo undertake home and environmental visits and any necessary follow up visits as part of discharge planning.To assess for, recommend and/or order equipment and adaptations necessary for safe community living.To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure service users' progress, prepare for discharge and ensure effectiveness of intervention
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and documentationTo establish effective communication networks with service users and carers, team members and other involved agencies for example, social servicesTo participate in multi-disciplinary meetings contributing to decisions regarding service users careTo provide support and education to service users and carers for example, fitting and use of equipmentTo provide written and verbal reports to members of the multi-disciplinary team and involved othersTo ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Trust policy.Service Development and DeliveryTo respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needsTo participate in the development and delivery of Occupational TherapyTo participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways, policies, procedures and protocols within your areaTo contribute to the service and team quality, safety and governance agendaTo demonstrate an understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provisionTo be responsible for the effective use of resources needed to undertake service user interventions and treatment in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
Professional developmentTo comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Professional Standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics and Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists and national and Trust procedures.To be aware of and work within the parameters of own knowledge, skills and personal limitations and seek appropriate adviceTo actively participate in management and clinical supervision and appraisalTo review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of management and clinical supervision and annual appraisalTo attend all essential to role trainingTo apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop and maintain competence to practice as an Occupational TherapistTo maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunitiesTo demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to own clinical practiceTo participate in the induction, training and education of occupational therapy learners, other students and staff in the work area.
This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and documentationTo establish effective communication networks with service users and carers, team members and other involved agencies for example, social servicesTo participate in multi-disciplinary meetings contributing to decisions regarding service users careTo provide support and education to service users and carers for example, fitting and use of equipmentTo provide written and verbal reports to members of the multi-disciplinary team and involved othersTo ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Trust policy.Service Development and DeliveryTo respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needsTo participate in the development and delivery of Occupational TherapyTo participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways, policies, procedures and protocols within your areaTo contribute to the service and team quality, safety and governance agendaTo demonstrate an understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provisionTo be responsible for the effective use of resources needed to undertake service user interventions and treatment in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
Professional developmentTo comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Professional Standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics and Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Occupational Therapists and national and Trust procedures.To be aware of and work within the parameters of own knowledge, skills and personal limitations and seek appropriate adviceTo actively participate in management and clinical supervision and appraisalTo review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of management and clinical supervision and annual appraisalTo attend all essential to role trainingTo apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop and maintain competence to practice as an Occupational TherapistTo maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunitiesTo demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to own clinical practiceTo participate in the induction, training and education of occupational therapy learners, other students and staff in the work area.
This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Range of clinical experience working in health or social care settings either on placement or within employment
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of planning and facilitating 1:1 and group interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of working with partnership agencies including statutory and third sector
- Experience of contributing to the training and education of students and staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Model of Human Occupation and basic understanding of its application within mental health settings
- Knowledge of occupational therapy process (OT assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation) and its application in mental health.
- Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can impact on service user functioning and recovery.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of mental health act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues
- Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of risk and risk management.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to manage own time, to complete tasks and manage own caseload.
- Ability to report back service user outcomes and progress at professional/MDT meetings.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Range of clinical experience working in health or social care settings either on placement or within employment
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of planning and facilitating 1:1 and group interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health services
- Experience of working with partnership agencies including statutory and third sector
- Experience of contributing to the training and education of students and staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Model of Human Occupation and basic understanding of its application within mental health settings
- Knowledge of occupational therapy process (OT assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation) and its application in mental health.
- Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can impact on service user functioning and recovery.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of mental health act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues
- Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of risk and risk management.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Ability to manage own time, to complete tasks and manage own caseload.
- Ability to report back service user outcomes and progress at professional/MDT meetings.
- Computer literacy
- Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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).
