Job summary
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Occupational Therapy support worker at Arnold Lodge.
Therapy Services consists of an established and dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Support staff, Peer Support worker and Sports, Fitness and Well-being staff. We work together to provide a comprehensive range of interventions to meet the therapeutic needs of the patient group and value diversity within the team.
The Therapy Services team has a strong focus on recovery and patients involvement.
You will have experience of organising and running a variety of activity sessions with individuals and groups. Experience of working in mental health is desirable but not essential. Please read the job specification to ensure that you meet the criteria.
You will receive a comprehensive induction training programme and support to develop within the role. Clinical and managerial supervision will be provided for the post holder from the Senior Occupational Therapist.
These posts would be ideal for people wanting to gain some clinical experience within Occupational Therapy.
A secondment would be considered for internal applicants.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Therapy Services team to provide Occupational Therapy to patients across the three pathways at Arnold Lodge - Male Mental Health, Personality and Women's.
To deliver occupational focused sessions using practical, vocational, creative, social , leisure and daily living activities.
To contribute to the assessment and treatment of individual patients.
To lead or co-facilitate groups and individual sessions for patients in the hospital and the community.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Therapy Services Philosophy of Care:-
To be a flexible and needs-led service where patients are provided with a wide range of opportunities and experiences to develop and maintain their skills, promoting lifelong learning and physical and mental well-being.
To facilitate meaningful occupation in order to maximise the individuals quality of life and recovery whilst minimising potential risks.
To enable integration into the community when appropriate and promote social inclusion.
To provide an inclusive service where the individuality of each patient is respected, giving consideration to ethnic origin, age, background, religion, sexual orientation or personal beliefs.
To deliver individual interventions identified and planned by the Occupational Therapist as part of the patients treatment plan.
To co-facilitate Occupational Therapy led treatment groups
To provide sessions for patients in ICU, Long Term Segregation and seclusion.
To escort patients on community leave either individually or in groups
To contribute to the daily functioning of the designated area of work, including sharps checks and room searches.
To work on the wards when required for example to cover staff support or low staffing numbers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Therapy Services Philosophy of Care:-
To be a flexible and needs-led service where patients are provided with a wide range of opportunities and experiences to develop and maintain their skills, promoting lifelong learning and physical and mental well-being.
To facilitate meaningful occupation in order to maximise the individuals quality of life and recovery whilst minimising potential risks.
To enable integration into the community when appropriate and promote social inclusion.
To provide an inclusive service where the individuality of each patient is respected, giving consideration to ethnic origin, age, background, religion, sexual orientation or personal beliefs.
To deliver individual interventions identified and planned by the Occupational Therapist as part of the patients treatment plan.
To co-facilitate Occupational Therapy led treatment groups
To provide sessions for patients in ICU, Long Term Segregation and seclusion.
To escort patients on community leave either individually or in groups
To contribute to the daily functioning of the designated area of work, including sharps checks and room searches.
To work on the wards when required for example to cover staff support or low staffing numbers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or higher in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable
- Other qualifications relevant to the post
Training
Desirable
- Training related to mental health
- Training related to activities - art, photography, gardening etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the purpose and role of Occupational Therapy within mental health care
- Demonstrates an awareness of mental health issues
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose.
Desirable
- Knowledge about recovery
- Demonstrates a knowledge of risk and risk assessment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of facilitating activities for individuals and groups
- Experience and understanding of working in a team
- Voluntary or paid work within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within an occupational therapy team
- Experience of working within mental health
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Other skills as relevant to the post
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C or higher in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant subject
Desirable
- Other qualifications relevant to the post
Training
Desirable
- Training related to mental health
- Training related to activities - art, photography, gardening etc
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the purpose and role of Occupational Therapy within mental health care
- Demonstrates an awareness of mental health issues
- Knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose.
Desirable
- Knowledge about recovery
- Demonstrates a knowledge of risk and risk assessment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of facilitating activities for individuals and groups
- Experience and understanding of working in a team
- Voluntary or paid work within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working within an occupational therapy team
- Experience of working within mental health
Skills
Essential
- Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Other skills as relevant to the post
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
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.
