Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and creative individual to join the Solihull Community Learning Disability Team, to provide highly specialist clinical expertise and clinical leadership in the provision of Occupational Therapy to adults who have learning disabilities, complex health needs including behaviours of concern and sensory processing issues.
The service uses the Model of Human Occupation as a clinical model and experience of using this model and standardised assessments used would be an advantage. The post holder will hold a complex caseload and work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team.
Please contact Emma Hastings/ Jade Waterfield for further information on 0121 728 4890
Main duties of the job
1. To carry a clinical caseload of complex clients with learning disabilities.2. To interpret referrals, conduct initial interviews; assess the strengths and limitations of the client.3. To plan and implement appropriate treatment plans involving patients/clients/relatives/carers and multidisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Treatment may be delivered in a variety of community settings.4. To provide clinical leadership to the Occupational Therapist within the LD team in specific community localities and ensure the teams objectives are in line with the overall objectives of the Community LD Team. To ensure that the Occupational Therapy processes are standardised across teams.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
5. To coordinate the delivery of Occupational Therapy within locality team services and provide clinical and case management supervision to more junior members of the team in conjunction with other senior colleagues.6. To advise the management and professional leadership team of specific Occupational Therapy training/requirements for the OT staff with the team.7. To ensure timely and accurate data entry to demonstrate improving data quality on the electronic system.8. To professionally conduct yourself to ensure that you are an ambassador for the service that you work within and the Trust as a whole9. The post holder is required to remain eligible for State Registration through participation in appraisal, clinical supervision and Continuous Professional Development.10. Through highly specialist clinical reasoning and practical application determine specific occupational performance need of the service user11. Advanced knowledge of a wide range of conditions under the umbrella of learning disability and other associated comorbid conditions.12. To utilise a comprehensive range of evidenced based specialist assessments and treatment to service users13. To be an integral part in the provision of an effective and high quality Community Learning Disability Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
5. To coordinate the delivery of Occupational Therapy within locality team services and provide clinical and case management supervision to more junior members of the team in conjunction with other senior colleagues.6. To advise the management and professional leadership team of specific Occupational Therapy training/requirements for the OT staff with the team.7. To ensure timely and accurate data entry to demonstrate improving data quality on the electronic system.8. To professionally conduct yourself to ensure that you are an ambassador for the service that you work within and the Trust as a whole9. The post holder is required to remain eligible for State Registration through participation in appraisal, clinical supervision and Continuous Professional Development.10. Through highly specialist clinical reasoning and practical application determine specific occupational performance need of the service user11. Advanced knowledge of a wide range of conditions under the umbrella of learning disability and other associated comorbid conditions.12. To utilise a comprehensive range of evidenced based specialist assessments and treatment to service users13. To be an integral part in the provision of an effective and high quality Community Learning Disability Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PgD, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
- Significant post graduate experience in Learning Disabilities
- Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction.
- Fieldwork Educators Course (or be prepared to undertake this)
- Training in Sensory Integration Therapy (or be prepared to undertake this)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in working in Learning disability services
- Competence with clients with complex needs
- Significant experience in working in Community Learning Disability services
- Evidence of effective caseload management
Other
Essential
- Mobile-to attend meetings trust wide
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PgD, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
- Significant post graduate experience in Learning Disabilities
- Current Registration with Health and Care Professions Council without restriction.
- Fieldwork Educators Course (or be prepared to undertake this)
- Training in Sensory Integration Therapy (or be prepared to undertake this)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in working in Learning disability services
- Competence with clients with complex needs
- Significant experience in working in Community Learning Disability services
- Evidence of effective caseload management
Other
Essential
- Mobile-to attend meetings trust wide
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).
