Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a skilled, motivated, and passionate Occupational
Therapist to join the team at the Elgar Unit.
The role is rewarding
and challenging, with a focus on working within our adult mental health
inpatient services.
We care for
working age adults with mental health illnesses who may be detained under the
Mental Health Act.
You will work as part of a dedicated in-patient therapies team and within
the wider multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of the Lead Allied
Health Professional. You will manage a
caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred
principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these
interventions will be underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
The successful
candidate will have a can-do attitude, energy and enthusiasm with an
understanding of how to work alongside individuals to promote recovery, health
and wellbeing.
The successful
candidate will join an established therapies team within the Elgar Unit,
working full time (37.5 hours per week), with the option to work
weekends/evenings. Flexibility considered - minimum of 30
hours per week.
Candidates
should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with people
with mental health conditions, have excellent communication skills and an
ability to build rapport with vulnerable patients.
Regular
supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities will be actively
encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Behave consistently with the values and beliefs
of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility
for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
Manage a caseload of clients with complex
needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be underpinned
by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Commission services where required.
Provide leadership for junior staff, through
supervision and appraisal.
Participate in the planning, development and
evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services, within a designated area/team,
holding responsibility for defined projects.
Provide outcomes for the service and service
users by using agreed tools/assessments underpinned by MOHO.
Contribute to the maintenance and development
of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service.
Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy
students on practice placement
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;
-
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
-
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.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within/related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team, with guidance and support as required.
- To demonstrate a flexible approach to work
- Able to manage time effectively
- Self-awareness and self-management in the context of being in a complex environment
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training (Safety Intervention/Breakaway) (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
- Good observational skills
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills, which include both verbal and written communication.
- Shares the Trust Values and models this in their attitude and behaviour
- Literate in IT skills
- 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
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory/appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
Desirable
- Supporting relatives and carers of people with mental illness
- Able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning about caring for people with mental health illness
- Presentation and training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Knowledge/experience of audit procedures
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
- Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within/related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team, with guidance and support as required.
- To demonstrate a flexible approach to work
- Able to manage time effectively
- Self-awareness and self-management in the context of being in a complex environment
- Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training (Safety Intervention/Breakaway) (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
- Good observational skills
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills, which include both verbal and written communication.
- Shares the Trust Values and models this in their attitude and behaviour
- Literate in IT skills
- 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
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory/appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
Desirable
- Supporting relatives and carers of people with mental illness
- Able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning about caring for people with mental health illness
- Presentation and training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Knowledge/experience of audit procedures
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
- Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation
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).
