Job summary
Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service (STaRS) is a unique, multi-disciplinary team offering community adult mental health rehabilitation services working with people across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The team currently works with people in the community and in-patient units to support discharge to the community. STaRs is currently undergoing a period of change and it is expected that the Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to contribute to these developments.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a truly multi-disciplinary way with colleagues including nurses, recovery workers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists as well as other occupational therapy staff. The team deliver interventions aimed at maximising service users' activities of daily living, skills development and social inclusion.
The post holder will base themselves at the STaRS base in Hull as well as being able to travel across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire to deliver the service. They are also expected to work shifts and weekends as required, with long days being the preferred working pattern to meet service needs. However, other patterns of working can be considered in line with Trust policies.
There is potential for this job to be offered as a Band 5-6 development post dependent on the applicant. Qualified occupational therapist wishing to return to practice are also encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
To offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for own autonomous practice, as well as other's supervised practice, to ensure effective patient/client care is maintained
Provide supervision, leadership and support to more junior staff and students within the team
Act as keyworker (and care co-ordinator where applicable) for a caseload of complex clients
Undertake role of Duty Officer on a regular basis as per rota
Contribute to the development and leadership of STaRS as part of the senior leadership team Demonstrate "Being Humber" values and behaviour and be a positive role model to all staff
Attend and engage in appraisal processes, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, supervision and reflective practice
Contribute to team audits and/or link worker roles
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need 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.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for own autonomous practice, as well as others supervised practice, to ensure effective patient/client care is maintained
Provide supervision, leadership and support to more junior staff and students within the team
Act as keyworker (and care co-ordinator where applicable) for a caseload of complex clients
Undertake role of Duty Officer on a regular basis as per rota
Contribute to the development and leadership of STaRS as part of the senior leadership team Demonstrate Being Humber values and behaviour and be a positive role model to all staff
Attend and engage in appraisal processes, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, supervision and reflective practice
Contribute to team audits and/or link worker roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
To offer a high standard of evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team
To be responsible for own autonomous practice, as well as others supervised practice, to ensure effective patient/client care is maintained
Provide supervision, leadership and support to more junior staff and students within the team
Act as keyworker (and care co-ordinator where applicable) for a caseload of complex clients
Undertake role of Duty Officer on a regular basis as per rota
Contribute to the development and leadership of STaRS as part of the senior leadership team Demonstrate Being Humber values and behaviour and be a positive role model to all staff
Attend and engage in appraisal processes, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, supervision and reflective practice
Contribute to team audits and/or link worker roles
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- 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
- Knowledge and understanding of the evidence base relevant to the clinical area
- Experienced and competent practice educator with up to date SLiP training
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Registration with relevant RCOT specialist section(s)
- Willingness to consider undertaking Practice Educator training
Experience
Essential
- Completed preceptorship programme
- Appropriate knowledge/experience working in a relevant service area
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/ communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Provide working hours to support the service needs
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- 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
- Knowledge and understanding of the evidence base relevant to the clinical area
- Experienced and competent practice educator with up to date SLiP training
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
- Registration with relevant RCOT specialist section(s)
- Willingness to consider undertaking Practice Educator training
Experience
Essential
- Completed preceptorship programme
- Appropriate knowledge/experience working in a relevant service area
- Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to clinical area
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective interpersonal/ communication skills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Ability to commute between the various sites
- Provide working hours to support the service needs
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
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).
