Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT IS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK
The Role
- Are you looking for a new challenge, providing dynamic, high-quality inpatient mental health care in the UK?
- Are you an International Occupational Therapist looking to join the NHS and be part of something special?
- Are you, or could you, be eligible to work in the UK as an Occupational Therapist?
We are searching for motivated and innovative internationally trained mental health professionals across all our services in Devon. Join us and you will play a central role within committed and dynamic teams that are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives.
This is an incredible opportunity to establish a career with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, in one of the countrys most exciting and progressive mental health and learning disability trusts. You will be supported with dedicated supervision and encouraged to develop your clinical competencies within a stimulating learning environment.
You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using your skills and experience to help define and deliver a package of care to people on one of our mixed gender wards that helps them on their road to recovery. We believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health, to recover independence and return to their local community.
We will help you to learn, develop & grow in this role.
- Interviews are scheduled for 27th Nov and 1st Dec
Main duties of the job
You will initially join as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
- 3 months paid Trust accommodation upon arrival in the UK
- Full professional and pastoral support throughout your application process and induction into the NHS
- Fully paid VISA and flights to the UK
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you excel
We have no preconceptions about the people we employ. What matters to us is your passion, commitment and determination to succeed and being able to demonstrate you share our values and those of the NHS.
You will be able to demonstrate how you have worked effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting. You will need to demonstrate your commitment to personal development and if experienced how you have supported a team to succeed.
We welcome independent and critical thinkers. You will be encouraged and supported to use quality improvement methodology to help improve our services. Our Quality Improvement Academy is on hand to provide access to expert advice and support in your work area that will help you to improve the work you do every day.
If you are committed to providing person-centred care and a focus recovery we believe that with your help and dedication, people can improve their mental health, recover independence and return to living a meaningful life.
Please submit an application at the earliest opportunity. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and offering shortlisted candidates an interview date as soon as possible.
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.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- Acute & Urgent Inpatient Services provide recovery-focused support to adults aged 18 and
above.
- The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high quality Occupational Therapy
service to service users.
- This vacancy is suitable for both newly qualified applicants as well as established members of
staff, as the work and CPD can be tailored accordingly. Devon Partnership NHS Trust offers a
preceptorship programme to newly registered professionals, who will attend a facilitated
preceptorship programme, continue with the development of a professional portfolio and receive
structured support within the workplace in order to develop their competence as an autonomous profession
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with service
users, MDT members, carers, and Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies and
services.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT service.
- Communicate complex and/or sensitive information consistent with service users level of
understanding, culture and background.
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to
service users rehabilitation programmes.
- To adhere to confidentiality policy set by trust and RCOT code of ethics.
- To maintain professional boundaries at all times with patients.
- To attend clinical meetings to discuss progress and recovery plans for patients.
- To promote an understanding of the role of OT in the unit
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- To allocate, undertake and supervise occupational therapy assessments, addressing
occupational performance and skills deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-care,
productivity and leisure.
- Monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and effectiveness of
intervention.
- To demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills in your everyday practice.
To demonstrate effective activity analysis when planning and conducting interventions with
patients.
- To demonstrate use of initiative in daily practice.
- To provide specialised assessment of patients regarding functional performance.
- To contribute to transition planning when patients are leaving hospital
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Responsible for organising and planning own caseload and managing clinical/non-clinical
time effectively to fit with service needs and demands.
- Plan and implement the effective use of resources within designated area.
- To effectively manage independent caseload on ward and delegate appropriately to OT
support staff.
- To participate in the planning and delivery of the group programme.
- Comply with Occupational Therapy policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the
service and to communicate problems or discrepancies to the line manager.
- Participate in Team meetings, contribute to service planning and show leadership qualities in
the management of operational issues as appropriate.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Plan and implement individual and/or group OT interventions in collaboration with the service
users, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Ensure that accurate, up to date written and electronic records and activity data are
maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
- Enable service users skills development through the implementation and use of qualified
occupational therapy knowledge and skills which is grounded in up to date research and
evidence.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of planned therapeutic activities and making any necessary
relevant modifications.
- Ensure up to date risk assessments and group protocols are in place for all OT activities.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
- Contribute to professional clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of
the service provided.
- Contribute to evaluation and future planning of the service.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Report any issues of health and safety to the line manager, following Trust guidelines and
policies.
- Order/monitor and maintain any stock requirements in liaison with the line manager.
- To have an awareness of and work within the OT budget.
- To keep receipts for items purchased to enable budget keeping by Senior Occupational
Therapist.
- To monitor maintenance of equipment used by OT department.
- To ensure the safe use of equipment by patients, assessing safety before recommendation
and use.
- To promote cost consciousness within service by using resources economically and
effectively
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
- Provide supervision for OT Support Team and act as fieldwork educator for students as
requested by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
- To comply with the Trust Supervision and Appraisal Policy.
- To access HR support when required.
- To provide supervision to OT support team and students.
- To take responsibility to identify and organise training needs.
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
- To record contemporaneous and accurate records of patient interventions, in accordance
with professional standards and Trust policy.
- To make accurate statistical records in order to demonstrate the provision of an efficient and
effective quality service.
- Assist with departmental/service audits as required
Responsibility for Research and Development
- To be involved with audit and research as directed by the Senior Occupational Therapist,
inform OT clinical practice and support governance.
- To support OT staff to develop robust outcome measures.
- To support the Senior OT with the development of OT clinical practice.
Freedom to Act
- Accountable for own professional actions and behaviour.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
To promote an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist within Adult Inpatient
Services in order to facilitate effective multi-disciplinary work and an enabling, therapeutic
environment for patients.
Availability of Support & Supervision
- Clinical and professional supervision is delivered in accordance with College of OT and Trust
guidelines.
- Line management from Advanced Occupational Therapist.
Responsibility for Personal and Professional Development
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of clinical and
management supervision and appraisal as per Departmental and Trust Policy.
- Assist with the induction of new staff, students and staff training as appropriate.
- Participate and facilitate the staff appraisal scheme and to be responsible for complying with
agreed personal development programme.
- Responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain
an up to date portfolio which reflects personal development.
- Demonstrate a commitment and evidence of Lifelong Learning (e.g., short courses and reflection
on previous experience) and to participate in departmental/service projects/audits.
- Attend in-service training, as appropriate.
- Responsible for continually updating compulsory and essential training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- Acute & Urgent Inpatient Services provide recovery-focused support to adults aged 18 and
above.
- The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high quality Occupational Therapy
service to service users.
- This vacancy is suitable for both newly qualified applicants as well as established members of
staff, as the work and CPD can be tailored accordingly. Devon Partnership NHS Trust offers a
preceptorship programme to newly registered professionals, who will attend a facilitated
preceptorship programme, continue with the development of a professional portfolio and receive
structured support within the workplace in order to develop their competence as an autonomous profession
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with service
users, MDT members, carers, and Occupational Therapy colleagues and other agencies and
services.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT service.
- Communicate complex and/or sensitive information consistent with service users level of
understanding, culture and background.
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to
service users rehabilitation programmes.
- To adhere to confidentiality policy set by trust and RCOT code of ethics.
- To maintain professional boundaries at all times with patients.
- To attend clinical meetings to discuss progress and recovery plans for patients.
- To promote an understanding of the role of OT in the unit
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- To allocate, undertake and supervise occupational therapy assessments, addressing
occupational performance and skills deficits, enabling the service user in areas of self-care,
productivity and leisure.
- Monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and effectiveness of
intervention.
- To demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills in your everyday practice.
To demonstrate effective activity analysis when planning and conducting interventions with
patients.
- To demonstrate use of initiative in daily practice.
- To provide specialised assessment of patients regarding functional performance.
- To contribute to transition planning when patients are leaving hospital
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Responsible for organising and planning own caseload and managing clinical/non-clinical
time effectively to fit with service needs and demands.
- Plan and implement the effective use of resources within designated area.
- To effectively manage independent caseload on ward and delegate appropriately to OT
support staff.
- To participate in the planning and delivery of the group programme.
- Comply with Occupational Therapy policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the
service and to communicate problems or discrepancies to the line manager.
- Participate in Team meetings, contribute to service planning and show leadership qualities in
the management of operational issues as appropriate.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Plan and implement individual and/or group OT interventions in collaboration with the service
users, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Ensure that accurate, up to date written and electronic records and activity data are
maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
- Enable service users skills development through the implementation and use of qualified
occupational therapy knowledge and skills which is grounded in up to date research and
evidence.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of planned therapeutic activities and making any necessary
relevant modifications.
- Ensure up to date risk assessments and group protocols are in place for all OT activities.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
- Contribute to professional clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of
the service provided.
- Contribute to evaluation and future planning of the service.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Report any issues of health and safety to the line manager, following Trust guidelines and
policies.
- Order/monitor and maintain any stock requirements in liaison with the line manager.
- To have an awareness of and work within the OT budget.
- To keep receipts for items purchased to enable budget keeping by Senior Occupational
Therapist.
- To monitor maintenance of equipment used by OT department.
- To ensure the safe use of equipment by patients, assessing safety before recommendation
and use.
- To promote cost consciousness within service by using resources economically and
effectively
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
- Provide supervision for OT Support Team and act as fieldwork educator for students as
requested by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
- To comply with the Trust Supervision and Appraisal Policy.
- To access HR support when required.
- To provide supervision to OT support team and students.
- To take responsibility to identify and organise training needs.
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
- To record contemporaneous and accurate records of patient interventions, in accordance
with professional standards and Trust policy.
- To make accurate statistical records in order to demonstrate the provision of an efficient and
effective quality service.
- Assist with departmental/service audits as required
Responsibility for Research and Development
- To be involved with audit and research as directed by the Senior Occupational Therapist,
inform OT clinical practice and support governance.
- To support OT staff to develop robust outcome measures.
- To support the Senior OT with the development of OT clinical practice.
Freedom to Act
- Accountable for own professional actions and behaviour.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
To promote an understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapist within Adult Inpatient
Services in order to facilitate effective multi-disciplinary work and an enabling, therapeutic
environment for patients.
Availability of Support & Supervision
- Clinical and professional supervision is delivered in accordance with College of OT and Trust
guidelines.
- Line management from Advanced Occupational Therapist.
Responsibility for Personal and Professional Development
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of clinical and
management supervision and appraisal as per Departmental and Trust Policy.
- Assist with the induction of new staff, students and staff training as appropriate.
- Participate and facilitate the staff appraisal scheme and to be responsible for complying with
agreed personal development programme.
- Responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain
an up to date portfolio which reflects personal development.
- Demonstrate a commitment and evidence of Lifelong Learning (e.g., short courses and reflection
on previous experience) and to participate in departmental/service projects/audits.
- Attend in-service training, as appropriate.
- Responsible for continually updating compulsory and essential training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Commitment to undertake continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound theoretical understanding of OT practice and recovery principles within Mental Health settings
- Understanding of therapeutic boundaries
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and relevant NICE guidelines/ national policies.
- Understanding of role of OT in the multidisciplinary team.
- Sound Risk Assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability to set clear boundaries and communicate these to others.
- Ability to teach practical skills to people with mental health difficulties
- Ability to use initiative and take responsibility.
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Understanding of Health, Safety, Risk Assessment and Management
- Ability to travel to meet the demands of the role
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient setting
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating groups.
- Experience of working with service users who have severe/complex mental health needs.
- Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Commitment to undertake continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Sound theoretical understanding of OT practice and recovery principles within Mental Health settings
- Understanding of therapeutic boundaries
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and relevant NICE guidelines/ national policies.
- Understanding of role of OT in the multidisciplinary team.
- Sound Risk Assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability to set clear boundaries and communicate these to others.
- Ability to teach practical skills to people with mental health difficulties
- Ability to use initiative and take responsibility.
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Understanding of Health, Safety, Risk Assessment and Management
- Ability to travel to meet the demands of the role
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient setting
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating groups.
- Experience of working with service users who have severe/complex mental health needs.
- Experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting.
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).
