Job summary
The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of occupational-based therapeutic activity interventions to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of individuals with a Learning Disability whilst residing within Astley Court.
Astley Court is a Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment inpatient unit. The service aims to provide a safe, caring, supportive environment where individuals can recover before continuing their life within a community setting. The Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) aim to provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment of an individuals holistic needs. The staff member will work under the direction of the Occupational therapy team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. Interventions may be offered as part of a group or individual basis. The post holder will work in collaboration with the nursing staff supporting the holistic needs of the service users.
The postholder will be expected to work weekends/bank holidays and some early evenings as part of this role.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To attend mandatory training.
To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
To keep a record of your training and development activities.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 4500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibility
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
To contribute to the Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibility
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
To contribute to the Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
- Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post
Desirable
- Health and Social Care NVQ level 3
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post
- Experience of working with individuals and groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Basic problem solving and clinical judgement skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to the changing needs of service users
- Good Observational skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
- Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post
Desirable
- Health and Social Care NVQ level 3
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post
- Experience of working with individuals and groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Basic problem solving and clinical judgement skills
- Ability to respond appropriately to the changing needs of service users
- Good Observational skills
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.
