Job summary
We have an exciting
opportunity for a candidate to train to be an Occupational Therapist via the
apprenticeship route. Taking this route allow you to get paid while studying
and achieving your career goals. The OT Apprentice posts are full-time and
within Navigo's Cedars based Mental
Health Therapy Team.
Main duties of the job
1. Under the supervision/guidance of the Occupational Therapist and/or
Physiotherapist the candidate will develop, implement and evaluate programmes
of care on an individual and group basis.
2. Develop
and maintain good professional links with statutory, voluntary and private
organisations and the multi disciplinary team.
3. To work
effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain communication
networks with staff, service users and carers.
4.To be an
active member of the Therapy Service and wider MDT.
5. To
participate in MDT meetings and Therapy Team meetings where relevant.
6. To
implement Navigo Policies and Operational Procedures
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be providing direct care to service users under the
supervision of registered healthcare professionals. They will be working in
both acute and community settings. They will be primarily focused on
therapeutic interventions, implementing treatment plans, and promoting service
user recovery, independence, social inclusion, quality of life and future self
management when possible. They will be managing their own diary and caseload,
and will also support other staff carrying out delegated responsibilities where appropriate, supported by registered/senior staff. They may be attending
Multidisciplinary Reviews and be able to contribute in professional
discussions. They will be aware of their scope of practice and work in close
liaison with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and the wider Therapy
Team. If successful in application to university they will be expected to complete
required coursework related to occupational therapy theory, practice, and
ethics as part of the apprenticeship program, and keep up to date with all the
requirements and expectations of the university.
1.Communication
& relationship skills: Work with a wide selection of partners including
statutory and non-statutory agencies. Effectively communicate complex and/or
sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding. This includes
communication concerning adult protection, abuse, cognitive impairment and
other risks surrounding a service users mental or physical health. Maintain
accurate clinical records according to professional standards. To participate
in Clinical and Management supervision. Develop a therapeutic relationship with
service users and their carers. Manage highly confidential information in
respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.
2.Knowledge,
training and experience: Attend appropriate training as identified in
supervision. Have specialist knowledge and training through formal training and
apply appropriately. Work within the carer development framework for
Occupational Therapy focusing on the four interacting pillars of practice
namely Professional Practice, Facilitation of Learning, Leadership and
Evidence, Research and development.
3.Analytical
& judgement skills: Contribute to discussions in relation to decisions
about the range of options for treatment and care plans based on judgement of
service users need. Participate in the assessments and contribute to decision
making regarding group work and assessment of appropriate service users to be
offered this particular intervention.
4.Planning
& organisational skills: Under supervision, prioritise, plan and coordinate
own workload and activities in line with the changing needs of the team and
service, ensuring all policies and professional requirements are met on a daily
basis. Participate in caseload/diary management and review.
5.Physical
skills: Be trained in RESPECT. Be able to follow moving and handling risk
assessments, and on occasion write them and issue with all teaching/rationale
to service users/carers/staff.
6.Responsibilities
for patient/client care: Participate in programmes of care for service users
and act as associate worker for service users. Review risks, re-assess, provide
guidance to care teams as indicated. Seek support when needed. Participate in governance
activities.
7.Responsibilities
for policy & service development implementation: Adhere to all Navigo policies and legislation relating to the role. Contribute/comment to the
evaluation of procedures and propose improvements, critically explore new ways
of working when required.
8.Responsibilities
for financial and physical resources: Use equipment and resources in a careful
and responsible manner.
9.Responsibilities
for human resources: Participate in Navigo clinical supervision strategy.
Assist in induction of new staff. Participate in PDR, identify own
developmental needs and maintain professional portfolio.
10.Responsibilities
for information resources: Accurately document episodes and information
relating to client care in patient notes, using agreed methods of
documentation. This will be done in accordance with Navigo policies,
professional guidelines and data protection legislation. Manage highly
confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with
local and national policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be providing direct care to service users under the
supervision of registered healthcare professionals. They will be working in
both acute and community settings. They will be primarily focused on
therapeutic interventions, implementing treatment plans, and promoting service
user recovery, independence, social inclusion, quality of life and future self
management when possible. They will be managing their own diary and caseload,
and will also support other staff carrying out delegated responsibilities where appropriate, supported by registered/senior staff. They may be attending
Multidisciplinary Reviews and be able to contribute in professional
discussions. They will be aware of their scope of practice and work in close
liaison with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and the wider Therapy
Team. If successful in application to university they will be expected to complete
required coursework related to occupational therapy theory, practice, and
ethics as part of the apprenticeship program, and keep up to date with all the
requirements and expectations of the university.
1.Communication
& relationship skills: Work with a wide selection of partners including
statutory and non-statutory agencies. Effectively communicate complex and/or
sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding. This includes
communication concerning adult protection, abuse, cognitive impairment and
other risks surrounding a service users mental or physical health. Maintain
accurate clinical records according to professional standards. To participate
in Clinical and Management supervision. Develop a therapeutic relationship with
service users and their carers. Manage highly confidential information in
respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.
2.Knowledge,
training and experience: Attend appropriate training as identified in
supervision. Have specialist knowledge and training through formal training and
apply appropriately. Work within the carer development framework for
Occupational Therapy focusing on the four interacting pillars of practice
namely Professional Practice, Facilitation of Learning, Leadership and
Evidence, Research and development.
3.Analytical
& judgement skills: Contribute to discussions in relation to decisions
about the range of options for treatment and care plans based on judgement of
service users need. Participate in the assessments and contribute to decision
making regarding group work and assessment of appropriate service users to be
offered this particular intervention.
4.Planning
& organisational skills: Under supervision, prioritise, plan and coordinate
own workload and activities in line with the changing needs of the team and
service, ensuring all policies and professional requirements are met on a daily
basis. Participate in caseload/diary management and review.
5.Physical
skills: Be trained in RESPECT. Be able to follow moving and handling risk
assessments, and on occasion write them and issue with all teaching/rationale
to service users/carers/staff.
6.Responsibilities
for patient/client care: Participate in programmes of care for service users
and act as associate worker for service users. Review risks, re-assess, provide
guidance to care teams as indicated. Seek support when needed. Participate in governance
activities.
7.Responsibilities
for policy & service development implementation: Adhere to all Navigo policies and legislation relating to the role. Contribute/comment to the
evaluation of procedures and propose improvements, critically explore new ways
of working when required.
8.Responsibilities
for financial and physical resources: Use equipment and resources in a careful
and responsible manner.
9.Responsibilities
for human resources: Participate in Navigo clinical supervision strategy.
Assist in induction of new staff. Participate in PDR, identify own
developmental needs and maintain professional portfolio.
10.Responsibilities
for information resources: Accurately document episodes and information
relating to client care in patient notes, using agreed methods of
documentation. This will be done in accordance with Navigo policies,
professional guidelines and data protection legislation. Manage highly
confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with
local and national policy.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Three GCSE passes at grade C/grade 4 or above including maths, English and science or eq level 2 functioning skills
- 112 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent BTEC national Qualifications
- Or
- Access to higher education course in health studies science, nursing or other science based course or currently enrolled on a course
- Or
- A previous degree in a related or social science subject
- Or
- Open university study in natural or social science.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Previous experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
- Awareness of people living with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, dementia, psychosis
Desirable
- Experience with SystmOne
- Previous experience of working in a mental health rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working with people living with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, dementia, psychosis
Knowledge
Essential
- Active listening and a non-judgemental approach can help apprentices build rapport with others
- Knowledge of mental health problems such as anxiety, dementia, complex emotional needs
- Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapists in a number of settings and the expectations associated with the different places OT's may work.
Desirable
- Aware of both the physical and mental health skills of Occupational Therapists and a desire to be trained to use all skills in treating service users.
- Experience of this
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Three GCSE passes at grade C/grade 4 or above including maths, English and science or eq level 2 functioning skills
- 112 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent BTEC national Qualifications
- Or
- Access to higher education course in health studies science, nursing or other science based course or currently enrolled on a course
- Or
- A previous degree in a related or social science subject
- Or
- Open university study in natural or social science.
Experience
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Previous experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
- Awareness of people living with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, dementia, psychosis
Desirable
- Experience with SystmOne
- Previous experience of working in a mental health rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working with people living with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, dementia, psychosis
Knowledge
Essential
- Active listening and a non-judgemental approach can help apprentices build rapport with others
- Knowledge of mental health problems such as anxiety, dementia, complex emotional needs
- Knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapists in a number of settings and the expectations associated with the different places OT's may work.
Desirable
- Aware of both the physical and mental health skills of Occupational Therapists and a desire to be trained to use all skills in treating service users.
- Experience of this
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.
