Job summary
Here is a great opportunity for a registered Occupational Therapist who is interested in working with our third sector partners in supporting the delivery of the Recovery College within the South East of Essex.
We are seeking a creative and motivated Occupational Therapist to work closely with key stakeholders to define and develop the role of the OT within the Recovery College. Building on both the principles of the recovery college and co production defined by IMROC, and utilising their core skills of Occupational Therapy within this educational rather than clinical setting.
The successful applicant will be based within the Recovery College, support the co-production and co-delivery of courses identified by the students of the college. Maximising student engagement during their individual journey's through the college.
While working as the sole OT within Reach Recovery college you will be supported to maintain close ties with fellow OT's working within Recovery College across Mid and South East Essex, through regular shared reflective practise sessions and joint CPD. You will also be supervised by the Band 7 Clinical Lead OT from the local Recovery and Wellbeing Team and be linked with the wider Occupational Therapy network within the Trust, affording opportunities for development, supporting the wider AHP agenda.
Main duties of the job
To help students of the college within their recovery journeys 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
Please see more details within the attached job description.
To work with third sector providers to co-develop and deliver appropriate recovery focused learning opportunities for students of the college.
To support and guide fellow workers in the use of group work/interventions to support recovery.
To work with students of college to help identify the learning that might support them within their recovery journey.
To work across a range of locations including: Trust-Links sites, local community sites, EPUT Trust sites and client homes as indicated. Ability and willingness to travel in a timely way between these locations essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see more details within the attached job description.
To work with third sector providers to co-develop and deliver appropriate recovery focused learning opportunities for students of the college.
To support and guide fellow workers in the use of group work/interventions to support recovery.
To work with students of college to help identify the learning that might support them within their recovery journey.
To work across a range of locations including: Trust-Links sites, local community sites, EPUT Trust sites and client homes as indicated. Ability and willingness to travel in a timely way between these locations essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
Additional Qualities
Essential
- Drivers licence and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes, or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. Please note not all office locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport
Skills
Essential
- Delivery of a range of recovery focused groups/workshops
- Knowledge of mental health presentations
Desirable
- Experience of co-production
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
Additional Qualities
Essential
- Drivers licence and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes, or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. Please note not all office locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport
Skills
Essential
- Delivery of a range of recovery focused groups/workshops
- Knowledge of mental health presentations
Desirable
- Experience of co-production
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
REACH Recovery College Trustlinks House
College Gardens
Rochford
SS4 1YL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
