Job summary
- The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and flexible in approach and must hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC
- You should have a knowledge of MOHO and its' assessment tools and possess a good understanding of the occupational context of acute care and its application to assessment and treatment
- You will have a good understanding of Mental Illness.
- You must have some evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a sound understanding of current government policies in relation to Acute Care including National Guidance, Mental Health Act, Risk Assessment, Risk Management processes and CPA processes and a good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake Occupational Therapy assessments.
- Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions using selected and graded activity to develop the patients' skills in identified areas of deficit.
- Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.
- Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy process in line with sound evidence based practice.
- Provide advice on issues related to activities of daily living for other professionals and carers.
- Participate in the organisation and provision of other appropriate therapeutic activities.
- Work closely with OT colleagues from other clinical settings/teams providing peer group support.
- Responsibility for the fieldwork education of designated students.
- Participation in regular supervision with a Senior OT and peer supervision.
About us
Davenport ward is a 20-beded functional female ward for older people. We provide assessments and treatment for people experiencing mental health problems, such as, schizophrenia Bipolar, Psychosis, dementia, depression and anxiety.
Patients may be admitted to the ward voluntarily or detained under the Mental Health Act. This may come through consultant psychiatrists, the older people's community mental health team, mental health liaison team or A&E.
We work to actively promote independence, whilst undertaking a comprehensive assessment of mental and physical health needs.
Our team includes mental health nurses, doctors, healthcare support workers and pharmacists, physiotherapist, activity coordinator and technical instructor. We also work with other health professionals, such as speech and language therapists and dietitians.
During the admission, we work with patients and carers to develop a discharge plan, ensuring that appropriate services are in place upon discharge. We develop this with community psychiatric nurses, social workers and other care providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and develop occupational therapy interventions on the ward and other clinical areas as negotiated with the therapy manager and ward manager.
- To deliver individual and group interventions.
- To be responsible for the provision of specialized intervention using evidence based/client centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex mental healthrehabilitation needs
- To be an integral member of the therapy team, providing services to clients with complex mental health needs
- To be an integral member of the Hospital Discharge Team providing services to clients with complex needs relating to delirium
- To be an active member of the team acting in a consultative capacity on therapeutic approaches for referred clients
- To assist in the education and training of MDT staff group and multi-agency staff
- Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical
- To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
- To communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, OTcolleagues and other agencies
- To participate as member of the multidisciplinary team discussions and decisions with regard to client care programmes
- To ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust Standards
- To provide specialist OT reports in the MDT settingProfessional
- To comply with the OT code of ethics and professional Conduct and National and Trust procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs
- To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
- To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.Operational
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and staff in this setting
- To participate in the planning, clinical pathways and protocols within your area
- To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
- To contribute to the teams clinical governance agenda
- To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision and their impact on service provision
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
- To maintain stock and advise on resources necessary to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash
- To participate in therapy team audit and evaluation activities and projects as agreed with your supervisor as applicable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and develop occupational therapy interventions on the ward and other clinical areas as negotiated with the therapy manager and ward manager.
- To deliver individual and group interventions.
- To be responsible for the provision of specialized intervention using evidence based/client centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To manage a defined caseload of clients with complex mental healthrehabilitation needs
- To be an integral member of the therapy team, providing services to clients with complex mental health needs
- To be an integral member of the Hospital Discharge Team providing services to clients with complex needs relating to delirium
- To be an active member of the team acting in a consultative capacity on therapeutic approaches for referred clients
- To assist in the education and training of MDT staff group and multi-agency staff
- Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical
- To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
- To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention
- To communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, OTcolleagues and other agencies
- To participate as member of the multidisciplinary team discussions and decisions with regard to client care programmes
- To ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust Standards
- To provide specialist OT reports in the MDT settingProfessional
- To comply with the OT code of ethics and professional Conduct and National and Trust procedures
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs
- To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal
- To apply acquired skills and knowledge of professional practice in order to develop fitness to practice as an OT
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.Operational
- To participate in the induction, training and education of students and staff in this setting
- To participate in the planning, clinical pathways and protocols within your area
- To participate in the delivery of the OT development plan
- To contribute to the teams clinical governance agenda
- To demonstrate understanding of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care provision and their impact on service provision
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
- To maintain stock and advise on resources necessary to carry out the job, including the responsible management of petty cash
- To participate in therapy team audit and evaluation activities and projects as agreed with your supervisor as applicable.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with older people
- Experience of delivering group therapy sessions Clinical experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Student placement in an older people's mental health setting Work experience with older people with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of older people with functional and organic mental health problems.
Desirable
- Projects/study around the needs of older people with mental health problems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with older people
- Experience of delivering group therapy sessions Clinical experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Student placement in an older people's mental health setting Work experience with older people with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of older people with functional and organic mental health problems.
Desirable
- Projects/study around the needs of older people with mental health problems
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
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).
