Job summary
Hello,
my name is Adam Carter and I am the manager of the Community Rehabilitation
Team. We are looking for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner (Occupational Therapy)
to join our established and supportive team. Our team prides itself on
providing a recovery focused, client centred service of functional rehabilitation.
The team provides assessment, goal setting, intervention, review and evaluation
to a high standard and works in collaboration with service users to develop
holistic plans of care. We work in the community, within peoples homes and
across community mental health bases. We work in a safe and supportive way for
both staff and service users.
As
a Trust, we pride ourselves on being open and honest and delivering the best
possible care to our service users. It would be great to have you as part of
our team. We can promise you will be well supported and encouraged to
continually develop your clinical skills and knowledge in a varied, sometimes
challenging, but always stimulating environment. The team and the Trust as a
whole is committed to staff health and wellbeing and I can honestly say that
you will receive a consistent, respectful and supportive approach to your personal
growth and development.
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 are available.
Main duties of the job
The Community Rehabilitation Team consists of Band
6 Specialist Occupational Therapists and Band 4 Associate Practitioners. The service currently operates Monday to Friday
9am-5pm with future plans of becoming a 7 day service. The service provides recovery focused, Occupational
Therapy assessment and intervention across Wakefield and the 5 Towns. As such,
you will need your own vehicle for this role.
We
are a supportive therapy team, who work closely with the Enhanced, Core and
Insight community mental health teams. We provide evidence based interventions
informed by the Recovery model and ensure the delivery of a high quality of
care with access to specialist resources and training, as well as regular,
robust supervision.
We
are committed to providing person centred, holistic care and you will gain
experience of working with a wide range of conditions and complexities,
including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, personality disorder and OCD. You
will have the opportunity to work with other professionals and care providers
to meet the needs of our service users. Service 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 role
further.
Adam
Carter (Team Manager)
adam.carter@swyt.nhs.uk 07824350180
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients.
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
Undertake delegated duties under
the supervision of registered health care
professionals. Consulting as necessary and working
collaboratively within the health care team to deliver therapeutic interventions,
psychological and physical care to a defined group of service users.
deliver evidence based planned care, which is
safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and enables
service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
provide care
within well established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and
established clinical care plans, whilst acting within the required sphere of clinical competences for the role at all times.
following intial assessment by a registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
working collaboratively and in partnership with
others, develop knowledge to promote holistic care.
demonstrate sound knowledge of the
care and treatment programmes of
individual service users toenable
the post holder to contribute and
inform the decision making of registered health care professionals.
make appropriate care
adjustments, within the agreed level
of autonomy for the post, and be able to communicate any changes
to service users, carers and the
health care team. This may include regular assessment, evaluation,
reporting and escalating relevant
information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
undertake enhanced training and preparation to
meet the specific clinical needs of the service and to equip the post holder
for an enhanced leadership role.
contribute to enabling service users to reach
their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches eg,
providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
undertake and
maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the
specific area of service.
may be
required to work in challenging environments which could include using managing
aggression and violence techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
supervise and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Please view the full Job Description in the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake delegated duties under
the supervision of registered health care
professionals. Consulting as necessary and working
collaboratively within the health care team to deliver therapeutic interventions,
psychological and physical care to a defined group of service users.
deliver evidence based planned care, which is
safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and enables
service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
provide care
within well established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and
established clinical care plans, whilst acting within the required sphere of clinical competences for the role at all times.
following intial assessment by a registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
working collaboratively and in partnership with
others, develop knowledge to promote holistic care.
demonstrate sound knowledge of the
care and treatment programmes of
individual service users toenable
the post holder to contribute and
inform the decision making of registered health care professionals.
make appropriate care
adjustments, within the agreed level
of autonomy for the post, and be able to communicate any changes
to service users, carers and the
health care team. This may include regular assessment, evaluation,
reporting and escalating relevant
information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
undertake enhanced training and preparation to
meet the specific clinical needs of the service and to equip the post holder
for an enhanced leadership role.
contribute to enabling service users to reach
their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches eg,
providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
undertake and
maintain the required statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the
specific area of service.
may be
required to work in challenging environments which could include using managing
aggression and violence techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
supervise and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Please view the full Job Description in the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- RQF(Regulated Qualification Framework)/NVQ level 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, RQF/NVQ level3 with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 4
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing personal care and related procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- in user/carer involvement.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- RQF(Regulated Qualification Framework)/NVQ level 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, RQF/NVQ level3 with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 4
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing personal care and related procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- in user/carer involvement.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role
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.
