Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT), an experienced Band 5 OT or an OT returning to practice to join our Mental Health OT inpatient Hub.
The post is to provide OT provision across a 18bedded male inpatient environment alongside other health professionals.
You will be required to provide holistic and evidence-based OT assessments and interventions in order to support service-users to develop the skills required to return safely and independently back into the community.
All Humber OTs are part of the Professional Network groups and are an integral to the ongoing development of the OT provision across the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to the Mental Health Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Group, as training and professional development is encouraged by Trust, and the wider OT service is also very committed to support undergraduate/postgraduate/ apprentice student education.
You will be part of a great service and have the opportunity to grow and develop interests and skills to enhance the overall service.
Main duties of the job
You will use your Occupational Therapy skills and develop collaborative working relationships with staff and service users.
You will clinically oversea the OT provision ensuring delivery of evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions that facilitate recovery and optimising functioning in all areas of daily living, vocation and leisure, within the most enabling environment.
You will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and delegation to the OT support staff to ensure they have the opportunity to grow and develop.
Majority of the Service user interventions take place in the inpatient setting; however, you will also be required to complete community interventions to support and develop independence and community living skills of our service users, as well as developing networks with our community agencies in order to support social inclusion.
You will be an integral part of the Inpatient OT Hub ensuring that Occupational Therapy at the heart of what you do. There will be opportunities to work on service improvement to support the continued development of the OT and wider service.
You will receive regular clinical/ professional supervision from the Advanced Occupational Therapist (Band 7) and have access to a monthly Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and wider OT Network meetings.
The Occupational Therapy Service is committed to undergraduate student education via SLIP training.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale & Whitby. We deliver safe, effective and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of patients and service users.
To find out about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services
You'll join our team of over 3600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialities to change lives daily. We're extremely proud of our Trust community, knowing you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post offers a relocation package. Contact Fiona Holland Advanced Occupational Therapist 07970482376 for an informal chat.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post offers a relocation package. Contact Fiona Holland Advanced Occupational Therapist 07970482376 for an informal chat.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Registration within the specialist RCOT sections
- Willingness to consider undertaking the training required to be a Practice Placements for students
Experience
Essential
- Completed preceptorship programme
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
Desirable
- Successful completion of preceptorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Evidence of good time management skills
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Registration within the specialist RCOT sections
- Willingness to consider undertaking the training required to be a Practice Placements for students
Experience
Essential
- Completed preceptorship programme
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
Desirable
- Successful completion of preceptorship
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Evidence of good time management skills
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
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).
