Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
We are seeking a highly motivated,
Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Intensive Support Team (IST) in
Calderdale. The IST is a small multidisciplinary team, working proactively and
intensively to support service users to remain in their home. We work closely
with support networks to develop their understanding of service users needs.
We have strong and effective links with our partner agencies. The IST is part
of the Community Learning Disability Health Team, a friendly and welcoming
team. There is an emphasis on multidisciplinary working with positive
relationships between professional groups.
Based in Hebden Bridge, a vibrant town
on the edge of picturesque countryside we benefit from free parking in the town
centre. We can offer flexible working hours and an agile working policy, with
opportunities for home working as well as alternative bases to support
effective cover of the wide geographical area of Calderdale.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
You will be
responsible for a small caseload of clients, held jointly across the IST. You will be required to use your specialist
Occupational Therapy skills to provide assessments and deliver high-quality
therapeutic interventions, to address the occupational needs of service users many of whom may present with complex
and challenging needs including challenging behaviour and mental health
difficulties. You will be required to support
the management of crisis situations.
The
team uses a co-ordinated approach to care to enable service users to live well
in their own homes. This will require effective MDT working skills, close
liaison with other agencies and use of excellent communication skills. You will
be highly resilient and self-motivating, determined to add value to the
organisation and committed to our vision and values.
You will have access to regular supervision, as
well as support from professional networks across the Trust.
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 part of a
cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the
other parts of the locality health team and In-Patient team where required. You will be involved in providing specialist assessment,
support and treatment for individuals receiving intensive support and care,
enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment
activities.
The
post holder will promote a positive behavioural approach which will be
underpinned by professional skills and additional training as required.
The
post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of
staff support and professional development and you will be expected to
participate in staff training and supervision.
To manage an individual caseload, providing
assessments for service users receiving
in-patient care and within the community, prioritising clinical
needs and providing an effective service.
To work with service users to identify goals as
part of the overall care plan, using appropriate assessment tools based on current
evidence based best practice.
To plan and implement a client centred
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, to achieve therapeutic
goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To demonstrate a broad level of understanding
of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles
changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
To be responsible for providing advice in the
multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and carers to ensure that an
integrated approach to assessment and treatment is achieved and maintained.
To work proactively alongside ward staff, community
agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
To maintain an effective communication network
within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the
voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
To maintain up to date service user records and
activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
To provide and
contribute to multi-disciplinary team
meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
To provide
reports (as required) on assessment and treatment by written and verbal
reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure that
all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
To empower
families and carers to support individuals with learning disabilities.
To involve
clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment
programmes.
To promote the
positive health and well being of the individual.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a
cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the
other parts of the locality health team and In-Patient team where required. You will be involved in providing specialist assessment,
support and treatment for individuals receiving intensive support and care,
enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment
activities.
The
post holder will promote a positive behavioural approach which will be
underpinned by professional skills and additional training as required.
The
post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of
staff support and professional development and you will be expected to
participate in staff training and supervision.
To manage an individual caseload, providing
assessments for service users receiving
in-patient care and within the community, prioritising clinical
needs and providing an effective service.
To work with service users to identify goals as
part of the overall care plan, using appropriate assessment tools based on current
evidence based best practice.
To plan and implement a client centred
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, to achieve therapeutic
goals.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
To demonstrate a broad level of understanding
of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles
changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
To be responsible for providing advice in the
multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and carers to ensure that an
integrated approach to assessment and treatment is achieved and maintained.
To work proactively alongside ward staff, community
agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
To maintain an effective communication network
within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the
voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
To maintain up to date service user records and
activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
To provide and
contribute to multi-disciplinary team
meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
To provide
reports (as required) on assessment and treatment by written and verbal
reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure that
all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
To empower
families and carers to support individuals with learning disabilities.
To involve
clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment
programmes.
To promote the
positive health and well being of the individual.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we 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.
Person Specification
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).
Training
Essential
- Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
- Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in learning disabilities.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision of staff and students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings eg; mental health positive behaviour support, Autism.
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
- Additional post grad qualification in positive behaviour support at Diploma/Degree level.
- HCPC State Registration/NMC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level.
- Leadership / first line management certificate.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to learning disabilities.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
- Understanding of outcome measure.
- Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guidance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues for the Learning Disability Community.
Person Specification
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).
Training
Essential
- Practice placement educators certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
- Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in learning disabilities.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision of staff and students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings eg; mental health positive behaviour support, Autism.
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
- Additional post grad qualification in positive behaviour support at Diploma/Degree level.
- HCPC State Registration/NMC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level.
- Leadership / first line management certificate.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of assessments and interventions relevant to learning disabilities.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
- Understanding of outcome measure.
- Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guidance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues for the Learning Disability Community.
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).
