Job summary
Join our dedicated inpatient team in Jersey , where we are committed to providing exceptional mental health care. Our mental health wards are focused on creating a supportive and therapeutic environment for our patients.As a Senior Occupational Therapist in our mental health wards, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families during challenging times. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement effective social work interventions aimed at improving the well-being of our patients to support them retuning to the community.
We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist who has a genuine interest in working to support the recovery of people at the most vulnerable and complex stage of their mental health recovery including dementia assessment & care.
For an informal conversation, please contact Olivia Card ono.card@health.gov.je
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, the post holder will be expected to lead on Service Development, Quality Initiatives, Audit and CPD. There will be the opportunity to educate and support staff and students via supervision, appraisals, In-house team training and regular placements to OT students. Leadership skills and experience of people management are considered desirable for this post
This role will provide an opportunity for the post holder to continue to inform and shape the ongoing practice and development of occupational therapy within the ward environment. While working clinically on a ward to offer OT assessments and care planning.
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About us
Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We foster a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. Youll find countless opportunities to learn, develop and grow a rewarding career where we recognises the importance of your personal and professional well-being. By considering moving internally across the Public Service, you'll be proud of what you can achieve both for yourself and the people of Jersey.
Jersey is just 14 miles (20 km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137 km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island.
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Jersey is just 14 miles (20 km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137 km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island.
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Statutory Responsibilities
- OT Professional Qualification and HCPC registration.
- Evidence of training and development relevant to specialist Mental Health OT practice.
- Evidence of training and development relevant to the acute mental health and dementiasetting.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Field Work Educator accreditation.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of occupational therapy assessments and interventions, applicable to the setting.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload across inpatient services.
- Ability to analyse and respond efficiently to complex information / situations.
Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2
1. Assess, develop interventions and monitor needs for a range of highly complex conditions within the mental health setting. This includes specialist evaluation, diagnostic services, advice and training to clients, families and other professional staff on the management of physical and mental illness, injury or disability, prevention of deformity and deterioration, management of a client's environmental factors, vocational and educational opportunities and leisure activities. Undertake the role of care co-ordinator within a health and social services context, encompassing all required to assess for long term care benefit, and negotiate specialist care packages including budgeting.
2. Interpret, share, implement and monitor Government and National policies, standards and guidelines within specialist area to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with organization/service policies and within health and safety regulations.
3. Work as part of the multidisaplinary team on the wards with service users that may benefit from OT intervention, and providing subsequent comprehensive, holistic assessment using a variety of specialist clinical skills and individual intervention including prescription of Rehabilitation programmes and therapeutic activities in order to promote maximum independence of the client.
4. Maintain appropriate and timely service users records of assessment, intervention and progress to monitor effectiveness of intervention, to facilitate treatment planning and long term client management and to support the ongoing evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the service to inform departmental planning purposes.
5. Act as a mentor and provide regular clinical supervision to OT staff, including those employed from locum agencies. Manage, advise and support qualified staff, trainees and support staff to ensure they receive the training they need to deliver their roles to the best of their abilities and to support their continuing professional development.
6. Support the appraisal of the service's performance, identifying unmet needs, investigating complaints relating to professional practice, implementing the use of outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the service and interpreting and actioning developments in OT practice in order to make recommendations and contribute to organisational changes to improve the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Statutory Responsibilities
- OT Professional Qualification and HCPC registration.
- Evidence of training and development relevant to specialist Mental Health OT practice.
- Evidence of training and development relevant to the acute mental health and dementiasetting.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Field Work Educator accreditation.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of occupational therapy assessments and interventions, applicable to the setting.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload across inpatient services.
- Ability to analyse and respond efficiently to complex information / situations.
Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2
1. Assess, develop interventions and monitor needs for a range of highly complex conditions within the mental health setting. This includes specialist evaluation, diagnostic services, advice and training to clients, families and other professional staff on the management of physical and mental illness, injury or disability, prevention of deformity and deterioration, management of a client's environmental factors, vocational and educational opportunities and leisure activities. Undertake the role of care co-ordinator within a health and social services context, encompassing all required to assess for long term care benefit, and negotiate specialist care packages including budgeting.
2. Interpret, share, implement and monitor Government and National policies, standards and guidelines within specialist area to ensure that work is conducted in accordance with organization/service policies and within health and safety regulations.
3. Work as part of the multidisaplinary team on the wards with service users that may benefit from OT intervention, and providing subsequent comprehensive, holistic assessment using a variety of specialist clinical skills and individual intervention including prescription of Rehabilitation programmes and therapeutic activities in order to promote maximum independence of the client.
4. Maintain appropriate and timely service users records of assessment, intervention and progress to monitor effectiveness of intervention, to facilitate treatment planning and long term client management and to support the ongoing evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of the service to inform departmental planning purposes.
5. Act as a mentor and provide regular clinical supervision to OT staff, including those employed from locum agencies. Manage, advise and support qualified staff, trainees and support staff to ensure they receive the training they need to deliver their roles to the best of their abilities and to support their continuing professional development.
6. Support the appraisal of the service's performance, identifying unmet needs, investigating complaints relating to professional practice, implementing the use of outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the service and interpreting and actioning developments in OT practice in order to make recommendations and contribute to organisational changes to improve the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy, current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council, and be registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Care (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995.or or
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in clinical and or management
- Significant post qualification experience including a good level of experience of working in a specialised clinical environment. Experience in the application assessments and interventions relevant to client group. Experience of providing supervision for junior OT staff and students. Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Facilitation and tutoring of OT staff and monitoring their caseloads. Experience of reviewing, reflecting and critically appraising own practice and performance through CPD and professional/operational/ supervision and a appraisal that is in line with national and local guidelines. Experience of working autonomously, setting priorities, working under pressure and actively managing OT clinical risks, where appropriate. Experience in analysing professional and ethical issues. Experience of initiating new practises at a complex
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy, current registration with the Health & Care Professions Council, and be registered as an Occupational Therapist under the Health Care (Registration) (Jersey) Law 1995.or or
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in clinical and or management
- Significant post qualification experience including a good level of experience of working in a specialised clinical environment. Experience in the application assessments and interventions relevant to client group. Experience of providing supervision for junior OT staff and students. Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Facilitation and tutoring of OT staff and monitoring their caseloads. Experience of reviewing, reflecting and critically appraising own practice and performance through CPD and professional/operational/ supervision and a appraisal that is in line with national and local guidelines. Experience of working autonomously, setting priorities, working under pressure and actively managing OT clinical risks, where appropriate. Experience in analysing professional and ethical issues. Experience of initiating new practises at a complex
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
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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).