Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, passionate Occupational Therapists to work within the Engagement, Activity and Physical Health (EAP) team on Greyfriars Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Greyfriars is a 10 bedded Inpatient Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Working Age Adults with a range of complex mental health conditions.
The post involves having a responsibility for devising and providing Occupational Therapy intervention to inpatient service users with complex mental health needs. This will incorporate the principles of Recovery and Social Inclusion, to ensure safe and effective discharge planning. The post holder will also have responsibility for delegating tacks as outlined in individual Occupational Therapy intervention plans.
Occupational Therapists within the Trust Mental Health Services utilise the Model of Human Occupation as the first informing model of practice, using standardised assessment tools and evidence-based interventions.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working closely within the wider Multi-disciplinary Team, consisting of nurses, medics, health and exercise practitioners, health care assistance and psychology staff. A commitment to team working is essential.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning skills, apply theory to practice and communicate effectively with patients, their carers and colleagues alike.
In return, the successful candidate will be supported to utilise evidence based practice, have the opportunity to contribute to developing innovative services in a ward based environment. The successful candidate will also receive regular supervision and will encouraged to utilise reflective practice.
You will be expected to have a working knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and complete assessments, care-plans and deliver a range of intervention within the hospital setting and local community.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Accredited training in Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sensory Integration and other evidenced approaches used relevant to the field
- European Computer Driving license
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum on commencing role, undergraduate placement experience working with service users with severe & complex mental health needs and / or learning disabilities
- Knowledge and awareness of the needs of people with Mental Health and / or Learning Disabilities, and a commitment to client centred working practices
- Able to work independently
- Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience in a range of Mental Health and / or Learning disability settings
- Experience as a Fieldwork educator
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- A working knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), and awareness of other relevant evidence based approaches
- Able to use Standardised & validated assessment tools in practice
- Able to communicate sensitively and effectively with service users and carers including awareness of augmented & specialist communication strategies.
- Able to carry out Risk Assessments, taking account of physical, social and environmental issues
- Able to demonstrate identification of own development needs, and the effect on practice of continuous professional development (CPD) activity, through a professional portfolio.
Desirable
- Robust knowledge and experience of implementing MOHO and relevant evidence based approaches
- Knowledge & experience of using MOHO assessments, Sensory integration inventories, and other relevant validated assessments and protocols.
- Knowledge, experience & training in using Total Communication, Intensive Interaction
- Range of experience in which risk was assessed including community settings, independent living
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Accredited training in Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Sensory Integration and other evidenced approaches used relevant to the field
- European Computer Driving license
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum on commencing role, undergraduate placement experience working with service users with severe & complex mental health needs and / or learning disabilities
- Knowledge and awareness of the needs of people with Mental Health and / or Learning Disabilities, and a commitment to client centred working practices
- Able to work independently
- Experience of working in Multi-Disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience in a range of Mental Health and / or Learning disability settings
- Experience as a Fieldwork educator
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- A working knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), and awareness of other relevant evidence based approaches
- Able to use Standardised & validated assessment tools in practice
- Able to communicate sensitively and effectively with service users and carers including awareness of augmented & specialist communication strategies.
- Able to carry out Risk Assessments, taking account of physical, social and environmental issues
- Able to demonstrate identification of own development needs, and the effect on practice of continuous professional development (CPD) activity, through a professional portfolio.
Desirable
- Robust knowledge and experience of implementing MOHO and relevant evidence based approaches
- Knowledge & experience of using MOHO assessments, Sensory integration inventories, and other relevant validated assessments and protocols.
- Knowledge, experience & training in using Total Communication, Intensive Interaction
- Range of experience in which risk was assessed including community settings, independent living
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).
