Job summary
We are looking to recruit 3 Band 6 Occupational Therapists to the newly established Older Adult Therapy Service (OATS), this is a great opportunity to join a thriving and expanding Older Adult Occupational Therapy Service. The post holder will be an essential member of the Older Adult therapy team, using evidence based, client centred and recovery focused practice to enhance the lives of older adults living within the Black Country. The service is based on a 'hub and spoke' model and the successful candidate will be based within one of the 3 spokes across the Black Country locality.
There are currently 3 vacancies available within this newly established multi disciplinary service and successful candidates will be offered a choice of their preferred location base across Sandwell, Wolverhampton or Dudley.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy to older adults living within the community. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate group based interventions within community settings, providing Occupational Therapy and recovery based interventions to older adults with mental health needs. Group based interventions will be evidenced based providing clear, measurable outcomes for older adults with mental health needs in a variety of community locations.
Within the Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust we are committed to providing high standards of care using profession specific evidence based tools based upon the Model of Human Occupation, therefore, a good working knowledge and application of the model within practice is required.
The post holder will be able to ensure ongoing monitoring, evaluation and modification of group based interventions and treatments to ensure that outcomes are effective and person centred.
The post holder will be required to develop collaborative robust partnerships with third sector organisations in order to enhance clinical outcomes and pathways, therefore, good communication skills and ability to articulate the role of Occupational Therapy is essential.
About us
These 3 posts provide the perfect opportunity to join a thriving and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary Older Adult Therapy service within a newly established Older Adult Mental Health Division. Due to the closely linked team of Occupational Therapists across the Division there will be numerous opportunities to develop your experience through your role as we embark upon community transformational projects. There are opportunities to be creative and innovative working within a multi-disciplinary team of staff and experts by experience. You will provide one to one and group interventions to older adults who have complex needs including those with dementia. You will contribute to staff training, reflective practice, and service development.
We are an aspiring team who are driven to ensure that Older Adult Occupational Therapy provision reaches the highest possible standards of client care, so if you are ready to join us in this mission we would be delighted to hear from you and would welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed main responsibilities, however, you will be joining a friendly multi disciplinary team who are committed to the values of person-centred, recovery focused care and compassion. You will be supported to develop this role within a newly created service, supporting professional development and leadership.
Clinical and professional support will be from Occupational Therapy team lead and you will receive management support from the Team manager. Ongoing training and continuing professional development opportunities are available, including, peer support as part of the Trust AHP workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed main responsibilities, however, you will be joining a friendly multi disciplinary team who are committed to the values of person-centred, recovery focused care and compassion. You will be supported to develop this role within a newly created service, supporting professional development and leadership.
Clinical and professional support will be from Occupational Therapy team lead and you will receive management support from the Team manager. Ongoing training and continuing professional development opportunities are available, including, peer support as part of the Trust AHP workforce.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of registration with the HCPC
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health
Desirable
- To demonstrate commitment to maintaining statutory and mandatory training.
- Evidence of post graduate training in leadership and or management
Experience
Essential
- Use of range of assessment tools to plan treatment and support recovery
- Building links with third sector/partnerships/community resources
- Significant post registration experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
- Experience of working in community settings
Desirable
- Evidence of managing caseloads with older people with mental health problems
- Significant experience of supervising junior staff and of being a placement educator
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of delivering a range of clinical groups
- Knowledge and experience of delivering recovery focussed interventions
- Knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
- Knowledge and application of OT assessment and intervention with older adults with mental health needs
- Knowledge and application of a range of outcome measures relevant to older adults
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering cognitive rehabilitation interventions
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of registration with the HCPC
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health
Desirable
- To demonstrate commitment to maintaining statutory and mandatory training.
- Evidence of post graduate training in leadership and or management
Experience
Essential
- Use of range of assessment tools to plan treatment and support recovery
- Building links with third sector/partnerships/community resources
- Significant post registration experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
- Experience of working in community settings
Desirable
- Evidence of managing caseloads with older people with mental health problems
- Significant experience of supervising junior staff and of being a placement educator
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of delivering a range of clinical groups
- Knowledge and experience of delivering recovery focussed interventions
- Knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
- Knowledge and application of OT assessment and intervention with older adults with mental health needs
- Knowledge and application of a range of outcome measures relevant to older adults
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of delivering cognitive rehabilitation interventions
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).
