Job summary
37.5 hours per week
Are you
passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities (LD) and
committed to improving their quality of life?
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a full-time Occupational Therapist join the Kirklees
Community Learning Disabilities Health Service.
Our well-established Team provides service in Kirklees, which consists
of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team including psychiatrists, clinical
psychologists, learning disability nurses, occupational therapists,
physiotherapist, speech & language therapists, dietician and healthcare
support staff. The Team works together deliver therapeutic assessment and
treatment and to support adults with LD and their families/carers.
The Trust is committed to staff development and in-house
training to enable the applicant to fulfil the requirements of the role. There
is a trust wide OT Forum led by the professional lead which offers support and
CPD opportunities. Also, an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner offers
supervision and support to all OT in the development of their sensory
integration skills.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Main duties of the job
You will be a highly motivated and conscientious individual, who
has the desire to work creatively with people with learning disabilities within
the community.
We are looking for a
dynamic person who will support the team to provide the highest standards of
safe and compassionate planned care to clients to maximise their potential.
You will be required to use
your specialist occupational therapy skills to support the assessment and
delivery of high-quality therapeutic interventions to address the occupational
needs of service users. This will require effective MDT working skills, close
liaison with other agencies and use of excellent communication skills.
The
successful applicant will manage a community caseload of service users who have
a variety of presentations enabling activity participation and independence in
a community setting, including training of family carers and paid carers in
different settings.
For an informal discussion and further information about the
role, please contact:Andrew Birkenshaw (Team
Manager)or Neil Leppard (AHP Lead) on 01924 413714.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of community based treatment activities.
You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy
within the service area. The post holder
will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the
client group.
To provide occupational therapy assessments for
people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and
urgency of each individual case.
To plan and implement an occupational therapy
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity
to achieve therapeutic goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To act as care coordinator for a designated
caseload with support and supervision from a senior practitioner in line with
CPA procedures and risk management protocol.
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
To select and conduct occupational therapy
assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual,
cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact
of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and
adaptations to the clients psychosocial and physical environment, making
referrals where appropriate.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide occupational therapy reports on
assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and
other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to
caseload is dealt with promptly.
To provide occupational therapy perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To work to the standards and comply with
professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT 2010),
relevant DoH and other local and national standards.
To ensure that up to date
records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and
Trust standards and policies.
For further job information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of community based treatment activities.
You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy
within the service area. The post holder
will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the
client group.
To provide occupational therapy assessments for
people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and
urgency of each individual case.
To plan and implement an occupational therapy
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity
to achieve therapeutic goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To act as care coordinator for a designated
caseload with support and supervision from a senior practitioner in line with
CPA procedures and risk management protocol.
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
To select and conduct occupational therapy
assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual,
cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact
of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and
adaptations to the clients psychosocial and physical environment, making
referrals where appropriate.
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To provide occupational therapy reports on
assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and
other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to
caseload is dealt with promptly.
To provide occupational therapy perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
To work to the standards and comply with
professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT 2010),
relevant DoH and other local and national standards.
To ensure that up to date
records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and
Trust standards and policies.
For further job information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently using own initiative.
- Values contributions of others in all disciplines. Willingness to work flexibly.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy
- HCPC State Registration
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
- Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently using own initiative.
- Values contributions of others in all disciplines. Willingness to work flexibly.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy
- HCPC State Registration
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
- Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.
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).
