Job summary
The Calderdale and Kirklees
In-Patient Occupational Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for a
motivated and dedicated Band 5 practitioner to become part of our Calderdale
team. The service is embracing positive change and developing pathways of care
to meet the diverse needs of adults and older people within an acute inpatient
setting.
We are looking for a skilled Band 5
OT to join our team and provide specialist assessments and therapeutic
interventions for service users currently in receipt of in-patient mental
health care. The post is a permanent part time position
(30hrs per week).
The post holder will work alongside a
dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising consultant psychiatrists, senior
clinical psychologists, nursing staff and physiotherapists.
We pride ourselves on being an open and honest Trust, providing the best
possible care to our service users across our sites. You will be well supported
and encouraged to develop your clinical and professional competencies within a
stimulating learning environment. The Trust is committed to staff health and
wellbeing, and you will be encouraged to learn, develop, and grow.
The organisation has a well-established professional leadership
structure led by a Chief AHP, with access to strong professional networks and a
wide range of profession specific training and career progression opportunities
available.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an innovative,
committed & caring OT, who will demonstrate sound clinical decision making,
work both autonomously & as part of the MDT. We pride ourselves on
providing the highest standard of assessment, treatment & client centred
care in a safe & therapeutic environment. The team supports the MDT in facilitating
safe & effective discharge of acute inpatients. The team consists
of band 6, band 5 OTs and OT assistants. The service
operates over 7 days with OTAs covering weekends & Bank Holidays. Shifts
are 8.3016.30, & staff are expected to work one late shift a week. There is an expectation for all staff to cross ward
and cross site work where necessary. We are a supportive
therapy team that work closely with the wider MDT. We adopt a recovery-based
approach using evidence-based interventions and professional models of working
to inform our practice and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. A range of
1:1 interventions and therapeutic groups are provided.
We are committed to providing
holistic care within acute mental health, and youll have opportunity to work
with other professionals & providers to meet the needs of our service
users. Professional networking is actively encouraged, and we have well
established links with our local partners. We actively welcome any prospective
applicants to make contact to discuss the roles further.
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
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can
only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of
£25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. Therefore,
sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and
working hours.
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 in-patient care. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of in-patient and community based treatment activities and supporting safe and
effective discharge. 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, and this
will include weekends and evening working.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Core Functions
Clinical
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 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 within
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To participate in the discharge process
identifying appropriate resources and/or support in order to facilitate
effective discharge
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
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT 2015), 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 full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
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
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can
only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of
£25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. Therefore,
sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and
working hours.
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 in-patient care. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of in-patient and community based treatment activities and supporting safe and
effective discharge. 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, and this
will include weekends and evening working.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Core Functions
Clinical
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 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 within
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
To participate in the discharge process
identifying appropriate resources and/or support in order to facilitate
effective discharge
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
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT 2015), 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 full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
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
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration. MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Special Knowledge & 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.
Personal 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.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration. MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Special Knowledge & 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.
Personal 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.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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).
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).
