Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity to work in the Navigo Rehabilitation Team who are
dedicated to supporting individuals in mental health rehabilitation, promoting
empowerment and independence.
We
use a variety of approaches to enable service users to improve their
independence, safety and quality of life. From working with individuals
residing at Hope Court (community rehabilitation unit) and Brocklesby Lodge
(inpatient rehabilitation) as well as in their own homes to provide practical
and educational support and compensatory strategies to enable them to do what
they need, want and like to do. We create plans with people to support them to
achieve their goals and aspirations.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will directly line manage the rehabilitation Therapy team,
as well as be directly involved in the assessment and delivery of identified
occupational needs of the individuals using the service.
You will be
expected to:
Hold a
caseload in which you will be expected to manage autonomously and using
prioritisation skills to ensure people are seen in a timely manner to
appropriately manage any risks.
Assess,
develop, implement and evaluate OT care plans using a person centred approach
with individuals using the service.
Liaise and
effectively communicate with all people involved in an individual's care,
including consultants, AC/RC, social workers, nurses, Assistant Practitioners,
carers and family members.
Promote
and develop innovative and creative ways of working using the resources
available to achieve the possible care and outcomes.
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
To be
responsible for coordinating and developing the rehabilitation OT service under
the supervision of the OT Clinical Lead
To
autonomously manage and deliver an effective, evidence based occupational
therapy (OT) service to people diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness/ mental
health problem who are resident within the locality and in receipt of
rehabilitation services.
To be
responsible for specialist OT assessment, developing, implementing and
evaluating therapy plans using a person-centred approach and incorporating the
Recovery Star.
To provide
supervision for junior OT staff within the rehabilitation service.
To educate,
advise and recommend appropriate person-centred activity programmes which will
enhance service users quality of life and participation in meaningful
activities.
As a member
of a multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectively
communicating with all relevant parties.
To promote
innovative and creative ways of working with service users/carers with complex
needs.
Effectively
manage the resources available to achieve the best possible care and outcomes
for service users
Create
a stimulating and productive working and learning environment for themselves,
colleagues and students
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible for coordinating and developing the rehabilitation OT service under
the supervision of the OT Clinical Lead
To
autonomously manage and deliver an effective, evidence based occupational
therapy (OT) service to people diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness/ mental
health problem who are resident within the locality and in receipt of
rehabilitation services.
To be
responsible for specialist OT assessment, developing, implementing and
evaluating therapy plans using a person-centred approach and incorporating the
Recovery Star.
To provide
supervision for junior OT staff within the rehabilitation service.
To educate,
advise and recommend appropriate person-centred activity programmes which will
enhance service users quality of life and participation in meaningful
activities.
As a member
of a multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectively
communicating with all relevant parties.
To promote
innovative and creative ways of working with service users/carers with complex
needs.
Effectively
manage the resources available to achieve the best possible care and outcomes
for service users
Create
a stimulating and productive working and learning environment for themselves,
colleagues and students
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate maintenance of CPD and ongoing learning.
- Evidence of developed communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation
- Evidence of ability to meet changes in service needs
- Evidence of ability to chair meetings/discussions and make constructive comments
- Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group
- Ability to transport self to a variety of locations to meet the needs of service users.
Desirable
- Full, clear driving license and use of a car.
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of CPA, current practice in mental health, risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of safe working practices.
- Knowledge of a range of theories/models underpinning Occupational Therapy clinical practice.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation and guidance.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice e.g. Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT
- Awareness of current research relevant to the field Interview.
- Professional portfolio.
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice e.g. Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT
- Awareness of current research relevant to the field.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years POST registration experience working with people with functional mental health problems and/or cognitive impairment.
- Knowledge of OT Theory, models of practice relevant to post
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of effective caseload management
- Experience of liaising with other teams or services e.g. GPs, Voluntary sector services, Care Management
- Experience of managing staff and students.
- Experience of working in a team setting.
- Experience in service development and implementation.
- Experience of presenting at professional forums.
- Experience of audit and service user involvement
- Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes
- Application form.
- Interview.
- Reference.
- Professional Portfolio.
Desirable
- Experience in service development and implementation.
- Experience of presenting at professional forums.
- Experience of audit and service user involvement
- Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- State registration with HPC.
- Have specialist knowledge and training in SMI, gained through post registration experience and specific training and apply this specialist knowledge when delivering care to service users.
Desirable
- Post-basic education in mental health practice relevant to the practice area
- Practice Educator qualification (APPLE).
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate maintenance of CPD and ongoing learning.
- Evidence of developed communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation
- Evidence of ability to meet changes in service needs
- Evidence of ability to chair meetings/discussions and make constructive comments
- Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group
- Ability to transport self to a variety of locations to meet the needs of service users.
Desirable
- Full, clear driving license and use of a car.
Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of CPA, current practice in mental health, risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of safe working practices.
- Knowledge of a range of theories/models underpinning Occupational Therapy clinical practice.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation and guidance.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice e.g. Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT
- Awareness of current research relevant to the field Interview.
- Professional portfolio.
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice e.g. Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT
- Awareness of current research relevant to the field.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years POST registration experience working with people with functional mental health problems and/or cognitive impairment.
- Knowledge of OT Theory, models of practice relevant to post
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of effective caseload management
- Experience of liaising with other teams or services e.g. GPs, Voluntary sector services, Care Management
- Experience of managing staff and students.
- Experience of working in a team setting.
- Experience in service development and implementation.
- Experience of presenting at professional forums.
- Experience of audit and service user involvement
- Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes
- Application form.
- Interview.
- Reference.
- Professional Portfolio.
Desirable
- Experience in service development and implementation.
- Experience of presenting at professional forums.
- Experience of audit and service user involvement
- Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- State registration with HPC.
- Have specialist knowledge and training in SMI, gained through post registration experience and specific training and apply this specialist knowledge when delivering care to service users.
Desirable
- Post-basic education in mental health practice relevant to the practice area
- Practice Educator qualification (APPLE).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
