Job summary
As a Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Intensive Support Team for individuals with learning disabilities, you will play a key role in providing specialized occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing crisis situations. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver intensive community-based support, focusing on promoting independence, enhancing daily functioning, and facilitating individuals' engagement in meaningful activities within their familiar environment. In-reach into inpatient settings may be required at times.
Main duties of the job
Functional Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to evaluate individuals' physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional abilities.
- Assess individuals' skills and challenges in activities of daily living (ADLs), including self-care, meal preparation, household tasks, and community participation.
Activity Modification and Adaptation:
- Collaborate with individuals and their families to modify or adapt activities and environments to promote independence and participation.
- Recommend and facilitate the use of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to optimize functional performance.
Skill Development and Rehabilitation:
- Provide interventions to help individuals develop or regain specific skills necessary for daily functioning.
- Implement therapeutic techniques and activities to improve fine motor skills, coordination, visual-perceptual skills, sensory integration, and cognitive abilities.
Sensory Integration:
- Address sensory processing difficulties by developing strategies to regulate and process sensory information effectively.
- Collaborate with individuals, families, and support networks to create sensory-friendly environments and develop sensory plans.
- Be willing to undertake training and development opportunities to increase confidence and competence in addressing individuals sensory needs.
About us
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
oConduct functional assessments to individuals' cognitive, sensory, and emotional abilities.
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Registration with Health Professionals Council
- Evidence of CPD in Portfolio (with recent learning relevant to clinical field).
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Member of COT
- Member of Specialist Interest group
oAddress sensory processing difficulties by developing strategies to regulate
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience, 3 years of which in learning disability setting, mental health setting or related field.
- Working with people with severe and enduring mental illness and/or complex needs.
- Care-coordinating under CPA / experience of case management
Desirable
- Developing collaborative care plans
- Applying O.T models of practice in a complex setting
- Evaluating evidence base for mental health and occupational therapy.
oProvide interventions to help individuals develop specific skills for daily functioning.
Essential
- Advanced understanding of occupational therapy process and its application to complex case presentation
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- How mental health and learning disabilities impact upon occupational functioning & performance
Desirable
- Applied social, health & medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology & sociology
- Good understanding of O.T models
- Specialist OT interest / knowledge relating to area of practice
Person Specification
oConduct functional assessments to individuals' cognitive, sensory, and emotional abilities.
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Registration with Health Professionals Council
- Evidence of CPD in Portfolio (with recent learning relevant to clinical field).
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Member of COT
- Member of Specialist Interest group
oAddress sensory processing difficulties by developing strategies to regulate
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience, 3 years of which in learning disability setting, mental health setting or related field.
- Working with people with severe and enduring mental illness and/or complex needs.
- Care-coordinating under CPA / experience of case management
Desirable
- Developing collaborative care plans
- Applying O.T models of practice in a complex setting
- Evaluating evidence base for mental health and occupational therapy.
oProvide interventions to help individuals develop specific skills for daily functioning.
Essential
- Advanced understanding of occupational therapy process and its application to complex case presentation
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- How mental health and learning disabilities impact upon occupational functioning & performance
Desirable
- Applied social, health & medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology & sociology
- Good understanding of O.T models
- Specialist OT interest / knowledge relating to area of practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
