Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join
the South Worcestershire Community Learning Disability team.
We offer remote and
flexible working, including an element of home working.
The Trust support its staff
with a range of benefits including car leasing, health and wellbeing support,
carer passports and staff networks e.g., LGBTQ+
The Occupational Therapy Team across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
are innovative in their service delivery using a mix of face-to-face visits,
remote working, and social media to support services users. We meet regularly
to offer peer support and look at clinical/service issues, developing resources
and regular CPD through journal club, training sessions and face to face away
days.
You will be joining a small but committed team and will receive regular
individual and group supervision, training, and support within this role to
help transfer your skills and develop competencies in this specialist field.
This is a full time post but we would consider applicants looking for part time.
This is a fixed term post to provide
cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required
for 12 months. We reserve the
right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Main duties of the job
You will provide assessment, diagnosis and develop bespoke therapy for a caseload of service users with a learning disability and complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles and delivered in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) requirements.
Manage a caseload of
service users with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred
principles.
Assess, plan, implement and
evaluate interventions.
Participate in the
planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Services.
Provide outcomes for the
service and service users by using agreed tools/assessments.
Contribute to the
development and maintenance of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service. Ensure
OT provision is delivered in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of
Occupational Therapy (RCOT) requirements.
Provide leadership and
mentoring for junior staff and students.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hold a caseload; this will include those people with complex
Occupational Therapy needs and be responsible for the entire process of
assessment, care planning, monitoring, and review.
Act as an experienced member of the Community Learning Disability Team in
relation to risk assessment; providing advice and direction as required.
Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions to measure progress and
ensure effectiveness.
Provide education, consultation, and advice to care settings and day
activity placements.
Have knowledge of legislation pertaining to Learning Disabilities e.g.,
Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, Best Interest, Reasonable Adjustments, and LeDeR
etc.
Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation and
collaboration.
Able to carry out a moderate physical effort throughout the working
day.
Be required to work with people who are often dysregulated and utilise
a wide range of Occupational Therapy skills to address distress.
Be required to carry out complex assessments and interventions in
difficult circumstances, e.g., poor environmental conditions, or at times when
service users' behaviour is unpredictable.
Be required to deliver complex and sensitive information/messages to
service users, carers, and families.
Be required to travel independently in and around the Worcestershire.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hold a caseload; this will include those people with complex
Occupational Therapy needs and be responsible for the entire process of
assessment, care planning, monitoring, and review.
Act as an experienced member of the Community Learning Disability Team in
relation to risk assessment; providing advice and direction as required.
Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions to measure progress and
ensure effectiveness.
Provide education, consultation, and advice to care settings and day
activity placements.
Have knowledge of legislation pertaining to Learning Disabilities e.g.,
Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, Best Interest, Reasonable Adjustments, and LeDeR
etc.
Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation and
collaboration.
Able to carry out a moderate physical effort throughout the working
day.
Be required to work with people who are often dysregulated and utilise
a wide range of Occupational Therapy skills to address distress.
Be required to carry out complex assessments and interventions in
difficult circumstances, e.g., poor environmental conditions, or at times when
service users' behaviour is unpredictable.
Be required to deliver complex and sensitive information/messages to
service users, carers, and families.
Be required to travel independently in and around the Worcestershire.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate training in relevant field, especially Sensory Processing Disorder
- HCPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Qualification approved by the Sensory Integration Network in Sensory Processing Integration
- Sensory Processing qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Excellent communication skills, and desire to be part of a team
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to present and provide comprehensive written reports
- Ability to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively
- Organisational skills particularly an ability to organise and prioritise caseload
- Competence in using IT systems such as RIO and ESR
Desirable
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals and provider services, especially in Sensory Processing and Meaningful Activity.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Motivated approach
- A demonstrable belief in the value of Occupational Therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Occupational Therapy models of practice particularly M.O.H.O
- Sensory Processing Theory and Integration
- Awareness of the impact of Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disability on functional performance
- A wide variety of clinical assessments and methods
- Relevant LD government directives and reports for e.g. "Valuing People", "Death by Indifference"
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability
- Significant post-qualifying experience
- Experience of leadership
- Evidence of using
- Person Centred approaches
- Evidence of robust risk assessment
- Previous management of complex cases
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of other fields of practice such as mental health, physical disability
- Participation in audit/research
- Participation in service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate training in relevant field, especially Sensory Processing Disorder
- HCPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Qualification approved by the Sensory Integration Network in Sensory Processing Integration
- Sensory Processing qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Excellent communication skills, and desire to be part of a team
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to present and provide comprehensive written reports
- Ability to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively
- Organisational skills particularly an ability to organise and prioritise caseload
- Competence in using IT systems such as RIO and ESR
Desirable
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals and provider services, especially in Sensory Processing and Meaningful Activity.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Motivated approach
- A demonstrable belief in the value of Occupational Therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Occupational Therapy models of practice particularly M.O.H.O
- Sensory Processing Theory and Integration
- Awareness of the impact of Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disability on functional performance
- A wide variety of clinical assessments and methods
- Relevant LD government directives and reports for e.g. "Valuing People", "Death by Indifference"
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability
- Significant post-qualifying experience
- Experience of leadership
- Evidence of using
- Person Centred approaches
- Evidence of robust risk assessment
- Previous management of complex cases
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of other fields of practice such as mental health, physical disability
- Participation in audit/research
- Participation in service development
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).
