Job summary
This post is for a senior occupational therapist who will be responsible for the continuing delivery of theoccupational therapy treatment pathways alongside multidisciplinary approaches within the CommunityRehabilitation Team, Haringey for 3 days a week
In addition to other tasks the post holder will work closely with the team to work with our 18 month group programme for persons leaving locked rehabilitation to ensure safe transition to living in the community.
The role will include working with individuals, care homes, families, and care teamsto assist individuals in meeting occupational therapy goals, delivering groups and offering training to the supported livinghome staff to further enhance the support for service users.
The post holder will work with service users who have complex and substantial needs, often working with persons with dual diagnosis and coexisting conditions including physical health needs.
Having a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, 1983 (amended 2007) will be required as the post holder will support service users return to or adjust to new accommodation in the community following admission to hospital and with the aim of preventing hospital admissions.
This is a split post with the other 2 days working on Somerset Villa Ward (Enfield)
Trac ID: 7578727 AND Trac ID 7768405
Main duties of the job
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. To take a lead role in delivery of the occupational therapy pathway for service users under the care of the community rehabilitation team.2. To demonstrate an advanced, in-depth knowledge of theory and practice as relevant to profession in relation to adult mental health community settings based on evidence and research to informAssessment, Treatment and Evaluation of clinical interventions for this service.3. To hold clinical responsibility within the team to carry out and assist with assessment and/or treatment for service users accessing occupational therapy.4. To lead and be actively involved in the development of treatment pathways including a comprehensive group programme and training resources for supported living home staff.
5. To provide expert occupational therapy knowledge, advice and clinical support, verbally and in written communication to the multidisciplinary team and senior management.6. To use clinical expertise to advice colleagues on dealing with clients with complex needs, or behaviours that challenge.7. To effectively and accurately carry out Risk Assessments and be responsible for putting risk management plans into place in conjunction with all relevant parties.8. To co-ordinate and attend relevant MDT assessments, Care planning and review meeting, and case conferences
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Why NLFT?
- We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
- We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
- NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Excellent internal staff network
The post holder will be aligned with our values:
- We Are Kind
- We Are Respectful
- We Work Together
- We Keep Things Simple
- We Empower
- We Are Proudly Diverse
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To take a lead role in planning, developing and implementing an occupational therapy pathway for service users under the care of the community rehabilitation team.
2. To demonstrate an advanced, in-depth knowledge of theory and practice as relevant to profession in relation to adult mental health community settings based on evidence and research to inform Assessment, Treatment and Evaluation of clinical interventions for this service.
3. To hold clinical responsibility within the team to carry out and assist with assessment and/or treatment for service users accessing occupational therapy.
4. To lead and be actively involved in the development of treatment pathways including a comprehensive group programme and training resources for residential home staff.
5. To provide expert occupational therapy knowledge, advice and clinical support, verbally and in written communication to the multidisciplinary team and senior management.
6. To use clinical expertise to advice colleagues on dealing with clients with complex needs, or behaviours that challenge.
7. To effectively and accurately carry out Risk Assessments and be responsible for putting risk management plans into place in conjunction with all relevant parties.
8. To co-ordinate and attend relevant MDT assessments, Care planning and review meeting, and case conferences
9. To build up a knowledge of local resources and to liaise with relevant services in the interest of the service users, relatives and carers promoting Social Inclusion.
10. To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice that respects the service users ethnicity, customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times.
11. To work with sustainable health care principles in mind when developing and delivering occupational therapy services.
12. To attend multi-disciplinary clinical meetings, to support and share information regarding professional practice with other disciplines and work in collaboration to provide a coordinated package of care as necessary
13. To be aware of current legislation regarding safeguarding, and to have a thorough understanding of relevant team and Trusts policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To take a lead role in planning, developing and implementing an occupational therapy pathway for service users under the care of the community rehabilitation team.
2. To demonstrate an advanced, in-depth knowledge of theory and practice as relevant to profession in relation to adult mental health community settings based on evidence and research to inform Assessment, Treatment and Evaluation of clinical interventions for this service.
3. To hold clinical responsibility within the team to carry out and assist with assessment and/or treatment for service users accessing occupational therapy.
4. To lead and be actively involved in the development of treatment pathways including a comprehensive group programme and training resources for residential home staff.
5. To provide expert occupational therapy knowledge, advice and clinical support, verbally and in written communication to the multidisciplinary team and senior management.
6. To use clinical expertise to advice colleagues on dealing with clients with complex needs, or behaviours that challenge.
7. To effectively and accurately carry out Risk Assessments and be responsible for putting risk management plans into place in conjunction with all relevant parties.
8. To co-ordinate and attend relevant MDT assessments, Care planning and review meeting, and case conferences
9. To build up a knowledge of local resources and to liaise with relevant services in the interest of the service users, relatives and carers promoting Social Inclusion.
10. To promote and apply equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice that respects the service users ethnicity, customs, values and spiritual beliefs at all times.
11. To work with sustainable health care principles in mind when developing and delivering occupational therapy services.
12. To attend multi-disciplinary clinical meetings, to support and share information regarding professional practice with other disciplines and work in collaboration to provide a coordinated package of care as necessary
13. To be aware of current legislation regarding safeguarding, and to have a thorough understanding of relevant team and Trusts policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip/BSc(Hons)/MSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered OT
Desirable
- Evidence of other relevant Postgraduate education/ relevant CPD
- Membership of RCOT/specialist networks eg RCOTMHSS
- Practice placement Educator Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health inpatient and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health
- Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments
- Ability to write comprehensive ADL reports and make appropriate recommendations to optimise patient functioning
- Experience of facilitating a variety of groups
- Ability to address physical health needs of patients
- Experience with supervising junior staff
Desirable
- Involvement in research, clinical audit, quality improvement projects
- Able to prescribe small pieces of equipment/maintain equipment stores
- Knowledge of the MOHO model and its application
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team.
- Confidence to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Awareness of risk assessment/ management in an acute and/or community setting
- Sensitive to cultural, dynamic and diverse needs
Desirable
- Building links with local community services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Dip/BSc(Hons)/MSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered OT
Desirable
- Evidence of other relevant Postgraduate education/ relevant CPD
- Membership of RCOT/specialist networks eg RCOTMHSS
- Practice placement Educator Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of mental health inpatient and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health
- Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments
- Ability to write comprehensive ADL reports and make appropriate recommendations to optimise patient functioning
- Experience of facilitating a variety of groups
- Ability to address physical health needs of patients
- Experience with supervising junior staff
Desirable
- Involvement in research, clinical audit, quality improvement projects
- Able to prescribe small pieces of equipment/maintain equipment stores
- Knowledge of the MOHO model and its application
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team.
- Confidence to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Awareness of risk assessment/ management in an acute and/or community setting
- Sensitive to cultural, dynamic and diverse needs
Desirable
- Building links with local community services
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).
