Job summary
This exciting role is based within the inpatient rehabilitation service in North Devon. It forms part of the Rehabilitation and
Recovery service which has been developed to meet the needs of a cohort of adults
with complex psychosis.
The ward environment aims to support a person on their recovery journey. The team aims to enable a person to develop and maintain their roles, routine and functioning, focussing on their individual goals in a person centred and holistic manner.
The post holder will be working in a friendly and supportive environment, with a focus on providing the very best patient care in a locality combining sea, moor, history and opportunity.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6
Occupational Therapist to join the team. The post holder
will work within a multi-disciplinary team across a 7 day service and be will
be responsible for completing evidence based assessments and interventions with
our service users.
The applicant will have responsibility for a defined caseload of
patients with complex mental health needs, alongside facilitating team and
service development. The post holder will have knowledge of relevant
legislation, the use of occupational therapy models and interventions for
mental illness, and will be skilled in liaising with the multi-disciplinary
team and external agencies.
The successful post holder will need to have a passion for working
with adults with mental health conditions, whilst being flexible, motivated and
a team player.
The post holder will be required to have a high level of adaptable
communication skills, be compassionate, respectful and value individual patient
needs. They will have the ability to recognise and manage challenging
situations in a calm and professional manner, be resilient and emotionally
intelligent and engage positively with service users and their families and
carers.
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
- Assess and treat own specialist caseload of clients within identified settings
- Act as clinical OT within the Rehabilitation service, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service and manage a team, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service
- To ensure supervision for all OT staff within the setting to ensure a high standard of client care.
- Contribute to the development of high quality occupational therapy services through the professional clinical governance frameworks including audit
- Provide professional advice and expertise to the rehabilitation management team
Please see attached document for full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess and treat own specialist caseload of clients within identified settings
- Act as clinical OT within the Rehabilitation service, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service and manage a team, ensuring effective planning and delivery of the service
- To ensure supervision for all OT staff within the setting to ensure a high standard of client care.
- Contribute to the development of high quality occupational therapy services through the professional clinical governance frameworks including audit
- Provide professional advice and expertise to the rehabilitation management team
Please see attached document for full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of further training, with particular emphasis on mental health
Desirable
- Short specialist courses to Masters equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post-graduate experience working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of supervising a range of people
Desirable
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of working in rehabilitation and/or Urgent inpatient services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Sound knowledge of current OT theory and practice
- 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 deal with complex and emotionally charged situations, being flexible and adaptable to change. Able to deal with unforeseen circumstances and remain calm under pressure
- Have good problem solving skills
- Ability to form positive relationships with staff at all levels, service users, partner organisations
- Leadership skills. Ability to use a range of approaches
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of further training, with particular emphasis on mental health
Desirable
- Short specialist courses to Masters equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post-graduate experience working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of supervising a range of people
Desirable
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of working in rehabilitation and/or Urgent inpatient services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Sound knowledge of current OT theory and practice
- 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 deal with complex and emotionally charged situations, being flexible and adaptable to change. Able to deal with unforeseen circumstances and remain calm under pressure
- Have good problem solving skills
- Ability to form positive relationships with staff at all levels, service users, partner organisations
- Leadership skills. Ability to use a range of approaches
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).
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