Job summary
37.5 hours per week
Hello my name is Dawn, one of the OT
professional leads within SWYPT & I am excited to share the opportunity for
you join our Band 5 Occupational therapy rotation across Kirklees and
Wakefield. Whether you are unsure of which field of mental health you want to
work in or just like variety this really could be the post for you.
Rotations not only allow you to experience
working a variety of clinical settings, it also allows you to transfer & develop your clinical skills & knowledge within each area & overall develop
your Occupational therapy skills within mental health services.
Each rotation will be for between 6 - 9 months in
duration & the proposed rotational posts are available within:
Adult
in patient services (Wakefield)
Adult
Forensic service Medium secure (Wakefield)
Adult
forensic service Low secure (Wakefield)
In
patient/Community Adult Rehabilitation Services (Kirklees)
You will work alongside skilled Occupational
therapists who will provide support, regular supervision and a preceptorship
programme is also available.
You will have the opportunity to join in
with Occupational therapy specialist forums relevant to your rotation & you
will be part of the wider Occupational Therapy network.
The trust supports learning & there will
be a variety of learning opportunities available to you throughout your
rotations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will rotate
every 6 months to a new specialism within the field of mental health. You will
be able to highlight your preferences to the service of your choice and where
possible this will be accommodated. You will receive supervision and support
within each rotation and your appraisal will be completed by the service you
are in at that time.
You will work with services users within
ward, clinic, a service users home environment
and within the community to provide holistic assessment and treatment.
You will carry a caseload and prioritise your intervention. You will 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.
Excellent communication skills are
required for this post both verbal and written skills. You will communicate
accurate and sensitive information to clients and carers using an appropriate
and accessible medium, taking into consideration relevant factors such as
background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning
difficulties, adopting an empathic approach at all time.
You will work in line with HCPC standards and
within the Trusts policies and guidelines at all times.
For further information or to ask any questions please email or phone Dawn Gogan, emaildawn.gogan@swyt.nhs.ukPhone 0782766421
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
JOB SUMMARY
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.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
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.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration. MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
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).
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration. MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
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).
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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.
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).
