Job summary
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be working with a small number of people, enabling them to live their lives and achieve their own goals with support from a Multi-Disciplinary team of nurses, occupational therapists, art therapists, psychologists, social workers and doctors.
Under the supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist the post holder will be expected to use personal and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, client centred programme of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users with challenging mental health needs.
All team members will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the team and we will offer induction and training in a wide range of areas which will give you the skills to feel confident in your role. You will be supported to recognise strengths and difficulties and respond to changes in person that may lead to increased risks.
We invite you to share your story and reasons for wanting to work at CERT alongside ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in community settings and on home visits
- To maintain clinical records
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorship and PDR
About us
We are a Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust providing a range of diverse services including: generic & specialist mental health care; services for people withlearning disability; drug & alcohol services; Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT); GP Primary Care services; dementia care services; and community based services for those withlongtermneurologicalconditions. We promote emotional health and well being through the provision of accessible high quality modern services designed around the needs of our local population. Our culture is founded upon effective partnership working and close working relationships with staff, service users and their families/carers. We strive to deliver consistently high quality care through our high performing, dedicated & skilful workforce which you could now become a part of.
CERT was set up in 2014 to provide intensive, bespoke packages of care to service users in their own homes, as an alternative to being in Locked Rehabilitation, out of city hospital placements. Over the past 6 years the team has expanded to work with up to 45 service users with mental health problems, personality disorders and/or learning disabilities to support them to move from hospital into their own tenancies. Referrals are primarily received from inpatient acute and rehabilitation services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic gaols
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
Communication
- To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies
- To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes
- To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy eg equipment fitting, rehab programmes
Documentation
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
Professional ethics
- To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Leadership supervision & appraisal
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Training staff & students
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting
Service development & delivery
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within you area
- To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
Professional development
- To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practise as an OT
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship
Clinical governance, quality, standards
- To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda
- To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety
- To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision
Self and resource Management
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate
Research & practice development
- To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic gaols
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
Communication
- To establish effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, OT colleagues and other agencies
- To participate or work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to client care programmes
- To provide support and education to clients and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy eg equipment fitting, rehab programmes
Documentation
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
Professional ethics
- To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Leadership supervision & appraisal
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
Training staff & students
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting
Service development & delivery
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within you area
- To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
Professional development
- To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practise as an OT
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD recording learning outcomes through participation in relevant development opportunities and achieve preceptorship
Clinical governance, quality, standards
- To contribute to the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trusts, clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda
- To demonstrate awareness and personal responsibility with regard to Health and Safety
- To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision
Self and resource Management
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To be responsible for maintaining stock, advising on resources to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash as appropriate
Research & practice development
- To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply to practice
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oAbility to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post applied for
- oThe ability to monitor and prioritise own workload and work as an effective member of a team
Training and qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- oParticipation in and documentation of continuing professional development.
- oCurrent and previous work experience relevant to the post applied for
Other
Essential
- oAbility to develop own practice using reflection, critical appraisal and commitment to lifelong learning
- oKnowledge of the importance of peoples rights and acknowledgement of peoples expressed beliefs
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oAbility to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post applied for
- oThe ability to monitor and prioritise own workload and work as an effective member of a team
Training and qualifications
Essential
- oDiploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- oParticipation in and documentation of continuing professional development.
- oCurrent and previous work experience relevant to the post applied for
Other
Essential
- oAbility to develop own practice using reflection, critical appraisal and commitment to lifelong learning
- oKnowledge of the importance of peoples rights and acknowledgement of peoples expressed beliefs
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).
