Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time B6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a well established OT Team within the Community Adult Neurodevelopmental services. Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) are working in an alliance with Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (DHcFT) within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Services/ Learning Disability Services.
We are seeking to recruit a OT who is enthusiastic & motivated to work with the Learning Disability Population in North Derbyshire, you will have experience as an OT & be registered with the HCPC .
You will have undertaken some post qualifying training relevant to your profession. We are hoping to recruit an OT with experience of working with LD services or an OT with good transferable skills.
This is a substantive post of 22.5 hours
The post will be within the North Derbyshire Locality.. The main base is at Ashgreen in Chesterfield but WFH/Hybrid working is possible depending on the service need. Due to the nature of the role the post holder will need to be a car driver or be able to demonstrate they will be able to travel within the North Derbyshire area to carry out their work duties.
Main duties of the job
You will use your professional knowledge and skills to follow the Occupational Therapy process, gathering and analysing complex information about the LD population you are working with within a variety of settings. You will be able to communicate sensitive information to people, undertake a range of OT assessments and set collaborative goals with them and the people who support them. You will design and implement OT interventions in the specialist field of LD and monitor the person's progress as you work with them. You will use outcome measures to evaluate your OT input and you will work with the person and those around them to support a safe discharge from our community LD service.
You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a wider multi - disciplinary team, including colleagues in the Social Care and voluntary sectors to ensure a holistic person - centred approach for the people we work with. You will manage your own caseload and contribute to the OT duty triage system as part of the OT duty process with the guidance of your manager and OT leads in your area. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in an MDT, you will be expected to always demonstrate leadership behaviour.
You may be asked to supervise Band 5 OTs and support staff and ensure that they have access to relevant training.
You will be a student practice placement educator (or willing to work towards this) and ensure that the team offers regular, high-quality student placement opportunities.
About us
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS trust is a great place to work, and we want people like you who will uphold our values to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will also be involved in the continuous development of the OT workforce and service in your area of practice and in the wider Trust.
You will be able to assess for, prescribe and order equipment to support independence and daily living skills, and you may design and facilitate therapeutic groups depending on your area of practice and needs of the service.
You will be expected to be IT literate and will keep concise and contemporaneous notes using an electronic patient record. You will participate in audits as required in line with Trust procedures and be involved in any quality improvement projects within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Services.
You will work within your scope of practice and will be expected to always work within HCPC and RCOT codes of practice as well as Trust policies and procedures, and evidence-based practice and guidance.
In return, you will have regular clinical and caseload supervision, flexible working options, training opportunities, access to CPD events and leadership development courses. You will also participate in the annual appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will also be involved in the continuous development of the OT workforce and service in your area of practice and in the wider Trust.
You will be able to assess for, prescribe and order equipment to support independence and daily living skills, and you may design and facilitate therapeutic groups depending on your area of practice and needs of the service.
You will be expected to be IT literate and will keep concise and contemporaneous notes using an electronic patient record. You will participate in audits as required in line with Trust procedures and be involved in any quality improvement projects within the Adult Neurodevelopmental Services.
You will work within your scope of practice and will be expected to always work within HCPC and RCOT codes of practice as well as Trust policies and procedures, and evidence-based practice and guidance.
In return, you will have regular clinical and caseload supervision, flexible working options, training opportunities, access to CPD events and leadership development courses. You will also participate in the annual appraisal process.
Person Specification
Education qualification & training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State registered/HCPC
Desirable
- Practice placement qualification to be completed or willing to work towards this in 2 years
- Post graduate study relevant to speciality
- Member of RCOT SIG
- Leadership training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Practical experience of working as a Qualified OT
- Experience of receiving & facilitating staff supervision
- Experience of working Autonomously
- Experience of working in a care environment of working with people with an LD or transferable skills
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Evidence knowledge of clinical governance & its applications
- Computer literate
- well developed organisational & management skills
- Able to carry out complex mental & Physical tasks
- Self motivated & enjoy taking on new challenges
- To be able to maintain concentration challenging environments
- Able to cope with stressful conditions,high caseloads & conflicting demands & difficult clients
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritise & manage own caseload
- Some experience of community/MDT working
Desirable
- Knowledge of prescription & use of aids & adaptations
- Skills in overcoming barriers to communication
- Knowledge of Learning Disability & main service drivers
- Post Qualification in Sensory Integration (SI) & AMPS
- Understanding of evidence base in LD
- Experience of audit
- Able to work using Highly analytical & interpretation skills
Skills & attributes
Essential
- Driver/use of a car
- Flexible working with occasional working outside of normal hours
- Highly developed problem solving skills
- Self reflective & self motivated to learn
Values,drivers & motivations
Essential
- Able to work well as a team member
- Flexible approach
- Empathic & compassionate
- Reliable
Person Specification
Education qualification & training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State registered/HCPC
Desirable
- Practice placement qualification to be completed or willing to work towards this in 2 years
- Post graduate study relevant to speciality
- Member of RCOT SIG
- Leadership training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Practical experience of working as a Qualified OT
- Experience of receiving & facilitating staff supervision
- Experience of working Autonomously
- Experience of working in a care environment of working with people with an LD or transferable skills
- Documented evidence of CPD
- Evidence knowledge of clinical governance & its applications
- Computer literate
- well developed organisational & management skills
- Able to carry out complex mental & Physical tasks
- Self motivated & enjoy taking on new challenges
- To be able to maintain concentration challenging environments
- Able to cope with stressful conditions,high caseloads & conflicting demands & difficult clients
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritise & manage own caseload
- Some experience of community/MDT working
Desirable
- Knowledge of prescription & use of aids & adaptations
- Skills in overcoming barriers to communication
- Knowledge of Learning Disability & main service drivers
- Post Qualification in Sensory Integration (SI) & AMPS
- Understanding of evidence base in LD
- Experience of audit
- Able to work using Highly analytical & interpretation skills
Skills & attributes
Essential
- Driver/use of a car
- Flexible working with occasional working outside of normal hours
- Highly developed problem solving skills
- Self reflective & self motivated to learn
Values,drivers & motivations
Essential
- Able to work well as a team member
- Flexible approach
- Empathic & compassionate
- Reliable
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).
