Job summary
You will be working in a well established and skilled Occupational Therapy Team within the Specialist Community Learning Disability Service (SCLDS) at Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust.
We are a supportive and friendly team and you will have lots of opportunities for continued professional development with regular supervision.
You will hold an independent caseload of adult service users with Learning Disabilities and associated needs, You will also have the opportunity to be involved in multidisciplinary pathways such as Dementia, Autism and Eligibility .
You'll work closely with an MDT including , Nursing , SLT, Physio, Music and Art therapy, and Psychology.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centredprinciples to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions incommunity settings and on home visitso To maintain accurate clinical recordso To develop skills and knowledge through participation in supervision,preceptorship and PDRo To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highestprofessional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programs.o To participate in multidisciplinary pathways which may includeAutism/dementia and Eligibility.
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To select and apply Occupational Therapy Assessments for a caseloadaddressing occupational performance, skill deficits. Enabling the client inareas of self maintenance, productivity, leisure and engagement. To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. Completing outcome measures To provide OT advice and training to carers, clients and otherprofessionals. To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment ofOccupational Therapy students on practice placement within the Trust on completion of competencies. To participate in the operational planning, and implementation of policyand service development within the team. To maintain a high level of knowledge of resources, service and nationalissues relating to people who have a learning disability. To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practise as an Occupational Therapist. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of the new service structure
The LD Service operates from 8am to 8pm and staff will be expected to workflexibly to meet the needs of the service and be able to travel independentlyacross two bases: Firshill Rise and Grenoside Grange
Please read Job description and Person Specification attached for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To select and apply Occupational Therapy Assessments for a caseloadaddressing occupational performance, skill deficits. Enabling the client inareas of self maintenance, productivity, leisure and engagement. To plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals. To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. Completing outcome measures To provide OT advice and training to carers, clients and otherprofessionals. To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment ofOccupational Therapy students on practice placement within the Trust on completion of competencies. To participate in the operational planning, and implementation of policyand service development within the team. To maintain a high level of knowledge of resources, service and nationalissues relating to people who have a learning disability. To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practise as an Occupational Therapist. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of the new service structure
The LD Service operates from 8am to 8pm and staff will be expected to workflexibly to meet the needs of the service and be able to travel independentlyacross two bases: Firshill Rise and Grenoside Grange
Please read Job description and Person Specification attached for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Willingness to participate in relevant continued professional development and training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an interest in working with adults with Learning Disabilities
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory
- Knowledge of the importance of people's rights and acknowledgement of peoples' expressed beliefs preferences and choice, valuing people, taking into account own behaviour and its effects on others.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess health and well being needs as an Occupational Therapist in relation to the post applied for
- Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post applied for
- Understanding of legislation relevant to post
- Ability to keep accurate and concise records. Excellent word processing and IT skills
- The ability Monitor and prioritise own workload and work as an effective member of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Willingness to participate in relevant continued professional development and training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an interest in working with adults with Learning Disabilities
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory
- Knowledge of the importance of people's rights and acknowledgement of peoples' expressed beliefs preferences and choice, valuing people, taking into account own behaviour and its effects on others.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess health and well being needs as an Occupational Therapist in relation to the post applied for
- Ability to develop monitor and review care/treatment plans to meet assessed need in relation to the post applied for
- Understanding of legislation relevant to post
- Ability to keep accurate and concise records. Excellent word processing and IT skills
- The ability Monitor and prioritise own workload and work as an effective member of a team
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).
