Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to
join our inpatient team at Franklyn Hospital, Exeter as a Senior Occupational
Therapist (Band 6). Applications will be considered for full-time and part-time
applications.
Rougemont Ward is
a 16 bedded acute psychiatric ward for older adults which provides high quality care and treatment for people who have complex health needs and a functional illness. We are looking to appoint a motivated individual who is
passionate about caring for older people. The role of the Senior OT is an extremely
dynamic and rewarding role. The successful candidate will be an active
participant in the MDT process providing advice and support to the MDT Team
on Rougemont Ward, ensuring professional representation in the local decision-making
process and an awareness of the contribution of OT in an acute OPMH setting. You
will also help the team by completing comprehensive OT assessments to
contribute towards the assessment and needs of patients.This job opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities to consistently learn and develop.
We are looking for people who share our trust values in
delivering high quality care and treatment, who enjoy working as part of a
proactive multi-disciplinary team and want to make a difference in improving peoples
lives every day.
Main duties of the job
- Assess and treat own specialist caseload of clients within OPMH inpatient setting
- Act as clinical OT within the service, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service and manage a small team ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service
- To ensure supervision of OT and OTA staff within Rougemont Ward is to a high standard
- Contribute to the development of a high quality 7 day occupational therapy service through the professional clinical governance frameworks including audit
- Provide professional advice and expertise to the Rougemont Ward multi-disciplinary team
- Report to Rougemont Ward Manager and Professional OT Lead any OT and or professional issues and any operational issues.
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
Job Purpose
- Support the delivery of an evidence based Occupational Therapy service within Franklyn Hospital.
- Lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy staff, including preceptees and students on Clinical Practice Placement.
- Contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service within Franklyn Hospital as directed by the OT Manager.
- Manage a clinical caseload and contribute to the clinical leadership team as part of wider OT service.
- Support with quality improvement projects within the service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Develop and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with service users, MDT members, carers, OT colleagues and other agencies.
- Communicate complex and/or sensitive information consistent with recipients level of understanding, culture and background.
- Work with service users and the multidisciplinary teams to make decisions in regard to service users rehabilitation programmes and clinical risk assessment.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to assess and interpret complex fact or situations requiring analysis, interpretation or comparison of a range of options.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Responsible for organising and planning own designated caseload, supporting junior staff and working with managers on service development.
- Oversite of the Occupational Therapy Programme within the ward.
- Effective use of resources within designated area and delegating to support staff as appropriate.
- Support with team meetings and contribute to service planning and management of operational issues as appropriate.
- The post holder will be expected to be aware of, to understand and adhere to the policies and procedures in place for their area of responsibility with regard for the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments for a caseload identified in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, addressing occupational performance and skills deficits and Occupational needs.
- Supporting colleagues to develop skills and assessments.
- Plan and implement individual and/or group Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with the service users, and enable service users skills development through the implementation and use of occupational therapy knowledge and skills.
- Participate in audits to ensure that accurate, up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and ensuring all staff they line manage follow the same principles and processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of planned interventions in order to measure progress and make any necessary relevant modifications.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of clinical and management supervision and appraisal as per Departmental and Trust Policy.
- Engage in core clinical governance activities by contributing to the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within designated area.
- Responsible for maintaining own competency to practice at Band 6 Occupational Therapy through CPD activities and to maintain an up to date portfolio which reflects personal development, knowledge of current techniques and approaches in Occupational Therapy.
- Contribute in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy service development plan.
- Comply with Trust, service and Occupational Therapy team policies and standards at all times.
- Network with peers to maintain professional links across the Trust.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Report any issues of health, safety and safeguarding to the Occupational Therapy lead / clinical team manager, following Trust guidelines and policies.
- Order/monitor and maintain any stock requirements in liaison with the Lead Occupational Therapist / Clinical team manager.
- Undertake management of petty cash transactions as per Trust Financial Standing
- Orders/Procedures and Occupational Therapy service policy.
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
- Provide clinical supervision and preceptorship for Band 5 OTs and support staff when required and act as fieldwork educator for OT students as requested by the Lead OT.
- Assist with the induction of new staff, students and staff training as appropriate.
- Allocate work appropriately, contribute to training and annual appraisal of Band 5 OTs.
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records.
- Carry out administrative duties in relation to service provision.
Responsibility for Research and Development
- Assist with departmental/service audits as required.
- Undertake data collection and assist with validation exercises for all aspects of the service.
- Collate statistical information relating to service user related activity undertaken.
- Assist with research and development activities as requested.
Freedom to Act
- Works as an autonomous practitioner within COT code of practice and local guidelines.
- Responsible for ensuring quality and standards of band 5 OTs.
- Attend regular supervision from OT manager.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
- Ensure that statutory training associated with the post is undertaken.
- Participate in own clinical supervision and PDR.
- Deputise for the OT manager as required.
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- Support the delivery of an evidence based Occupational Therapy service within Franklyn Hospital.
- Lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy staff, including preceptees and students on Clinical Practice Placement.
- Contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service within Franklyn Hospital as directed by the OT Manager.
- Manage a clinical caseload and contribute to the clinical leadership team as part of wider OT service.
- Support with quality improvement projects within the service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Develop and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with service users, MDT members, carers, OT colleagues and other agencies.
- Communicate complex and/or sensitive information consistent with recipients level of understanding, culture and background.
- Work with service users and the multidisciplinary teams to make decisions in regard to service users rehabilitation programmes and clinical risk assessment.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance, professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to assess and interpret complex fact or situations requiring analysis, interpretation or comparison of a range of options.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Responsible for organising and planning own designated caseload, supporting junior staff and working with managers on service development.
- Oversite of the Occupational Therapy Programme within the ward.
- Effective use of resources within designated area and delegating to support staff as appropriate.
- Support with team meetings and contribute to service planning and management of operational issues as appropriate.
- The post holder will be expected to be aware of, to understand and adhere to the policies and procedures in place for their area of responsibility with regard for the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments for a caseload identified in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, addressing occupational performance and skills deficits and Occupational needs.
- Supporting colleagues to develop skills and assessments.
- Plan and implement individual and/or group Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with the service users, and enable service users skills development through the implementation and use of occupational therapy knowledge and skills.
- Participate in audits to ensure that accurate, up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and ensuring all staff they line manage follow the same principles and processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of planned interventions in order to measure progress and make any necessary relevant modifications.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of clinical and management supervision and appraisal as per Departmental and Trust Policy.
- Engage in core clinical governance activities by contributing to the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within designated area.
- Responsible for maintaining own competency to practice at Band 6 Occupational Therapy through CPD activities and to maintain an up to date portfolio which reflects personal development, knowledge of current techniques and approaches in Occupational Therapy.
- Contribute in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy service development plan.
- Comply with Trust, service and Occupational Therapy team policies and standards at all times.
- Network with peers to maintain professional links across the Trust.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Report any issues of health, safety and safeguarding to the Occupational Therapy lead / clinical team manager, following Trust guidelines and policies.
- Order/monitor and maintain any stock requirements in liaison with the Lead Occupational Therapist / Clinical team manager.
- Undertake management of petty cash transactions as per Trust Financial Standing
- Orders/Procedures and Occupational Therapy service policy.
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management
- Provide clinical supervision and preceptorship for Band 5 OTs and support staff when required and act as fieldwork educator for OT students as requested by the Lead OT.
- Assist with the induction of new staff, students and staff training as appropriate.
- Allocate work appropriately, contribute to training and annual appraisal of Band 5 OTs.
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records.
- Carry out administrative duties in relation to service provision.
Responsibility for Research and Development
- Assist with departmental/service audits as required.
- Undertake data collection and assist with validation exercises for all aspects of the service.
- Collate statistical information relating to service user related activity undertaken.
- Assist with research and development activities as requested.
Freedom to Act
- Works as an autonomous practitioner within COT code of practice and local guidelines.
- Responsible for ensuring quality and standards of band 5 OTs.
- Attend regular supervision from OT manager.
Any Other Specific Tasks Required
- Ensure that statutory training associated with the post is undertaken.
- Participate in own clinical supervision and PDR.
- Deputise for the OT manager as required.
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma from RCOT - HCPC Registration Evidence of Post Graduate Courses, on-going training and development in theory and practice in mental health OT.
Desirable
- APPLE or equivalent Practice Educator accreditation.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Sound impartial and objective judgement
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Ability to form positive relationships with staff at all levels, service users, partner organisations
- Leadership skills. Ability to use a range of approaches
Communication Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication / interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently to a range of people
- Excellent literacy and IT skills
- Ability to present information logically and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with complex and emotionally charged situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision for qualified and/or support staff Understanding of current challenges within Older Adults mental health services, clinical governance issues, practice education and implications for Occupational Therapy. Application of health and safety and risk management policies. Understanding of team dynamics and how to manage conflict.
Desirable
- Demonstrable Occupational Therapy experience at Band 5, minimum 2 years. Application of HR management policies.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and deliver service change and development
- Clarity of vision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy or Diploma from RCOT - HCPC Registration Evidence of Post Graduate Courses, on-going training and development in theory and practice in mental health OT.
Desirable
- APPLE or equivalent Practice Educator accreditation.
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Sound impartial and objective judgement
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Ability to form positive relationships with staff at all levels, service users, partner organisations
- Leadership skills. Ability to use a range of approaches
Communication Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication / interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and confidently to a range of people
- Excellent literacy and IT skills
- Ability to present information logically and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with complex and emotionally charged situations
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision for qualified and/or support staff Understanding of current challenges within Older Adults mental health services, clinical governance issues, practice education and implications for Occupational Therapy. Application of health and safety and risk management policies. Understanding of team dynamics and how to manage conflict.
Desirable
- Demonstrable Occupational Therapy experience at Band 5, minimum 2 years. Application of HR management policies.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and deliver service change and development
- Clarity of vision
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
