Job summary
We are looking for a Occupational Therapist to
work in our Home Treatment Team based at North Devon District Hospital. The
successful candidate will be working on a shift based rota (including
weekends). You will play an essential role in providing 24/7 specialist mental
health services to those who need them.
Our Home Treatment Team (HTT) is a community based service
who support people experiencing severe mental health issues and who require
'crisis' support. The aim of the team is to help people to manage and resolve
their crisis through assessment and treatment in their home environment. Our
Home Treatment Team also supports individuals who are being discharged from
psychiatric hospital, enabling them to continue their recovery at home.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated, recovery-focused, experienced band 6 Occupational Therapist to be part of an ever-evolving MDT within our North Devon Home Treatment Team.
The successful candidate will become part of a multi
disciplinary team carrying out Home Treatment Team assessments, creating
collaborative care plans that includes families/carers, and signposting to
appropriate agencies.
The role includes assessing the suitability of home
treatment for individuals presenting with acute mental illness or severe
distress, which can be safely managed in the person's home.
It will be your job to devise interventions that will help
people to recover. You will play a key role in a dynamic multidisciplinary
team, working with multiple agencies on a daily basis.
We will help you grow in the role, and can provide a range
of training opportunities, that can help you develop the skills you need to
thrive in the job.
The post holder is required to hold a UK driving license to
carry out home visits in pool cars.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for the development
of the Occupational Therapy profession. Occupational therapists within the HTT
will utilise core Occupational Therapy skills to provide holistic
biopsychosocial assessment and treatment interventions concerning the client's
self-care, productivity and leisure, impacting an individual's mental health.
The post holder will participate in team and service development and evaluation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for the development
of the Occupational Therapy profession. Occupational therapists within the HTT
will utilise core Occupational Therapy skills to provide holistic
biopsychosocial assessment and treatment interventions concerning the client's
self-care, productivity and leisure, impacting an individual's mental health.
The post holder will participate in team and service development and evaluation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -A professional qualification in OT, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
- -Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- -A recognised relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- -Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
- -Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
- -Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
Experience
Essential
- -Post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in inpatient and community settings
- -Evidence of acting as clinician in charge on a regular basis;
- -Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;
- -Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- -Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- -Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students.
- -Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by ward managers or others.
- -Participation in user involvement in services.
Knowledge
Essential
- -An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health -Capacity Act requirements.
- -CPA Process
Desirable
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -A professional qualification in OT, on the appropriate professional body register and hold current registration with no restrictions.
- -Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- -A recognised relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- -Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff.
- -Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism.
- -Mentoring students in line with professional requirements.
Experience
Essential
- -Post registration experience working at band 5 in mental health care working in inpatient and community settings
- -Evidence of acting as clinician in charge on a regular basis;
- -Substantial experience of managing/leading a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health conditions within a community setting and without supervision;
- -Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- -Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
Desirable
- -Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring students.
- -Evidence of following through specific pieces of work or projects as delegated by ward managers or others.
- -Participation in user involvement in services.
Knowledge
Essential
- -An understanding of the NSF and Mental Health Act/ Mental Health -Capacity Act requirements.
- -CPA Process
Desirable
- Awareness of community structures and social care management responsibilities
- Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
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).
