Job summary
Occupational TherapistAdult Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy Team
Band 5
Post: 30 Hours per Week
Permanent
Working across Learning Disability in-patient wards
We require a highly motivated individuals to join our specialist adult learning disabilities team.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will take an active role in the provision of specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in the Black Country in-patient wards. With the support of Senior Occupational Therapy staff, these posts offer the opportunity to develop therapeutic skills in specialist interventions including group work, forensic rehab, complex behavioural support, development of occupational performance, sensory integration.
Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or mental health needs is essential to the posts, along with a keen interest in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their skills.
About us
In return, the Occupational Therapy service has a well-established supervision structure and offers a range of training/CPD opportunities including access to Trust and regional development groups.
Newly qualified staff are required to undertake a 12 month preceptorship programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have merged together as one organisation to create Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 1st April 2020. Our aim as one trust is to provide sustainable, high quality, accessible and responsive services. Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We are really excited by this opportunity and hope that you are too, we look forward to you expressing an interest in working joining us.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or for more information about this post please contact Helen McCarthy, Occupational Therapy Team Lead Telephone number: 0121 543 4000 or email: helenmccarthy@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have merged together as one organisation to create Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 1st April 2020. Our aim as one trust is to provide sustainable, high quality, accessible and responsive services. Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We are really excited by this opportunity and hope that you are too, we look forward to you expressing an interest in working joining us.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or for more information about this post please contact Helen McCarthy, Occupational Therapy Team Lead Telephone number: 0121 543 4000 or email: helenmccarthy@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent overseas qualification
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- Member of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with a diagnosed learning disability and/or mental health condition
Desirable
- Experience of working in an in-patient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in a learning disablity setting
- Understanding and a commitment to working within the multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under supervision using own initiative
- Commitment and enthusiasm to the continue development of Occupational Therapy
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent overseas qualification
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- Member of special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with a diagnosed learning disability and/or mental health condition
Desirable
- Experience of working in an in-patient setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in a learning disablity setting
- Understanding and a commitment to working within the multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under supervision using own initiative
- Commitment and enthusiasm to the continue development of Occupational Therapy
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
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).
