Job summary
An innovative vacancy has arisen for an Occupational Therapist working to co-deliver and co-produce courses and workshops to Thurrock Inclusion Recovery College and to assist individuals in the transitioning from secondary mental health services to utilise Recovery College.
Thurrock Inclusion Recovery College is a partnership between Inclusion (part of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust), Thurrock and Brentwood Mind (a local charity), Essex Partnership University NHS Trust and the students of the college. Together, we deliver an exciting and innovative wellbeing service for Thurrock that is free, confidential and focused on supporting Thurrock's communities and residents.
The Inclusion Recovery College is all about providing an educational learning environment for people who experience difficulties with, or have an interest in, mental health and wellbeing. Our courses across Thurrock help us learn what gives us the best chance of staying well and living the most fulfilling lives we can. Our belief is that recovery is a journey of discovery, to find hope, happiness, health and opportunities. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over and residing in Thurrock, or working in a caring or professional role with Thurrock residents.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be based within the Inclusion Recovery College, and work to identify Individual Learning Plans and support the co-production and co-delivery of courses identified by the students of the college. However, you will be linked with the wider Occupational Therapy network within the Trust, affording opportunities for development, supporting the wider AHP agenda.
To help students of the college within their recovery journey identify their learning objectives, and help co-produce and co-deliver courses that support them within meeting the identified objectives.
To provide a level of clinical skills and expertise in delivering the Recovery College agenda, in supporting a larger number of people within Primary Care provision in managing their mental health needs.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role will
- Leading in the design, implementation and evaluation of co-produced occupational focused psychoeducational groups which are delivered both face to face and online.
- Supporting students (service users of Recovery College) in identifying Individual Learning Plans to support their recovery journeys.
- Liaising closely with community mental health teams and wider stakeholders to enable clients to step down from/ step up to secondary mental health services as required.
The therapist will work alongside both EPUT services and our partners. It is important that you are able to work autonomously with partner organisations; supervising junior staff / students as indicated, whilst adopting a flexible and positive approach.
As an individual you will have commitment to continue your own development and actively participate in providing a variety of learning opportunities for students and the rest of the team. In return we offer excellent training and development through our Workforce Development Department and within the service. Support is maintained through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you the successful candidate in setting realistic objectives enabling you in maintaining a positive attitude towards delivering quality customer care. Opportunities to help you continue to develop throughout your carer including a Band 5 and Band 6 development forums, Expert training in the VDT MOCA, leadership training programmes and a wide range of career progression and training opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role will
- Leading in the design, implementation and evaluation of co-produced occupational focused psychoeducational groups which are delivered both face to face and online.
- Supporting students (service users of Recovery College) in identifying Individual Learning Plans to support their recovery journeys.
- Liaising closely with community mental health teams and wider stakeholders to enable clients to step down from/ step up to secondary mental health services as required.
The therapist will work alongside both EPUT services and our partners. It is important that you are able to work autonomously with partner organisations; supervising junior staff / students as indicated, whilst adopting a flexible and positive approach.
As an individual you will have commitment to continue your own development and actively participate in providing a variety of learning opportunities for students and the rest of the team. In return we offer excellent training and development through our Workforce Development Department and within the service. Support is maintained through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you the successful candidate in setting realistic objectives enabling you in maintaining a positive attitude towards delivering quality customer care. Opportunities to help you continue to develop throughout your carer including a Band 5 and Band 6 development forums, Expert training in the VDT MOCA, leadership training programmes and a wide range of career progression and training opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- BAOT membership
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with clients with MH difficulties
- Knowledge and experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- BAOT membership
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with clients with MH difficulties
- Knowledge and experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment planning
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Inclusion Recovery College
Thurrock Health Centre
55-57 High Street, Grays
RM17 6NB
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
