Job summary
The Northumberland and North Tyneside Universal Crisis Team are delighted to be looking for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team within the Working Age Adult pathway. This is a new post within the service, developed in conjunction with the ICB as part of the wider work around supporting safe and sustainable discharge from hospital, as well as preventing repeated episodes of mental health crisis and possible admission. We understand that the unique role of the Occupational Therapist within the multidisciplinary team, can play a valuable role in helping our service users to develop an occupational life that helps them to reduce risks to themselves or other people, stay well, to be connected to their communities and supporters, and to feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction.
We know that the presence of an occupational viewpoint within the multidisciplinary team will enhance the quality of assessment and formulation at the point of crisis assessments and as part of home based treatment. By growing our multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists and Social Workers, to include Occupational Therapy, we hope to actively work as part of the CNTW Community Mental Health Transformation programme in supporting Service Users to access the best community based care within their local area with a clear understanding of their own needs and what may help them to stay well and to progress with their own recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate with relevant knowledge and experience to the clinical area, significant experience of risk assessment and safety planning and the ability to demonstrate their leadership, knowledge and experience as required by this senior clinical role.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The Northumberland and North Tyneside Universal Crisis Team is based at St George's Park in Morpeth, Northumberland. Whilst this is a busy clinical service, the team are very supportive, they are well led by a strong leadership team and there is a strong culture of service development and improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Advanced Occupational Therapy skills, knowledge and expertise to work with adults in a collaborative style.
Assessment of functional needs and working together with the service user to develop care plans and treatment plans, which focus on the individuals strength and goals.
Occupational formulation sharing with the young person, carers/family and the MDT.
The use of best evidence and practice throughout practice.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3rd July 2024
Closing date : 17th July 2024
We welcome your application.
We would welcome any enquiries or visits from interested candidates. Please contact Christy Molloy, Clinical Manager on 03031231146
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Advanced Occupational Therapy skills, knowledge and expertise to work with adults in a collaborative style.
Assessment of functional needs and working together with the service user to develop care plans and treatment plans, which focus on the individuals strength and goals.
Occupational formulation sharing with the young person, carers/family and the MDT.
The use of best evidence and practice throughout practice.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 3rd July 2024
Closing date : 17th July 2024
We welcome your application.
We would welcome any enquiries or visits from interested candidates. Please contact Christy Molloy, Clinical Manager on 03031231146
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree or MSc
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of specific occupational therapy assessments.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with neurodiversity
Leadership
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Degree or MSc
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of specific occupational therapy assessments.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with neurodiversity
Leadership
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
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).
