Age UK Occupational Therapist

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 November 2024

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Job summary

Are you seeking a new challenge and a unique opportunity to develop your career? If so, then this post would be an excellent opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and proactive individual with excellent communication skills to work with Age UK (County Durham) to deliver Occupational Therapy for Older people across County Durham.In 2021 Age UK obtained funding as part of Community mental Health transformation to work jointly with TEWV to provide support for Older people (50+) who are experiencing such issues as loneliness, isolation, lack of motivation and low mood. The funding for this project has been confirmed and we are, therefore, looking to appoint a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our existing partnership team consisting of Age UK County Durham and TEWV staff.We are seeking a motivated, conscientious team-player who can think holistically and creatively to deliveroccupational therapyfor people in their own homes. This is your chance to make a real difference to improve people's health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Evidenced based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to address both physical, mental and psychological health via addressing occupational performance needs and skills deficits

Working with service users and carers to identify Occupational goals and developing individual or group interventions, in collaboration with service users, to achieve these goals.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Age UK team works in partnership with the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Durham Community Service covering County Durham area and is located at Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham

This team is a collaboration between Age UK and TEWV and includes staff from both organisations. The teamworks with people over 50 and their families.

The service is managed by Age UK (County Durham). TEWV will provide clinical supervision including preceptorship (if required), and you will also have access to Occupational Therapy professional support and training.

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-DDM-073-24

Job locations

Age UK County Durham

Houghton House, Belmont Industrial Estate

Durham

DH1 1TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits.

Assesses and manages risk effectively in clinical and community settings including the service users own home.

Works with service users and carers to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall Multidisciplinary Team plan.

Develops and implements individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user(s) and MDT to achieve therapeutic goals.

Uses technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals.

Monitors and evaluates occupational therapy treatment in order to measure progress and modifies treatment plans to ensure effectiveness of clinical interventions.

Provides reports on service user progress at clinical meetings and participates in the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care programmes as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Provides advice, education and training to service users, carers and other healthcare staff involved in service users care.

Undertakes health promotion activities.

Assesses service users for and fits adapted equipment in the home, as appropriate.

Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of service user harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the service user. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.

Demonstrates safe moving and handling of service users, using equipment as required.

Demonstrates safe physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression as required

Additional contact details:

Kelly Peare

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Email: kelly.peare@nhs.net

Tel: 01642 838341

Robyn Holmes, Chief Executive Age UK Durhamrobyn.holmes@agukcountydurham.org.uk0191 3863856

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits.

Assesses and manages risk effectively in clinical and community settings including the service users own home.

Works with service users and carers to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall Multidisciplinary Team plan.

Develops and implements individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user(s) and MDT to achieve therapeutic goals.

Uses technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals.

Monitors and evaluates occupational therapy treatment in order to measure progress and modifies treatment plans to ensure effectiveness of clinical interventions.

Provides reports on service user progress at clinical meetings and participates in the clinical decision-making process regarding service user care programmes as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Provides advice, education and training to service users, carers and other healthcare staff involved in service users care.

Undertakes health promotion activities.

Assesses service users for and fits adapted equipment in the home, as appropriate.

Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of service user harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the service user. Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.

Demonstrates safe moving and handling of service users, using equipment as required.

Demonstrates safe physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression as required

Additional contact details:

Kelly Peare

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Email: kelly.peare@nhs.net

Tel: 01642 838341

Robyn Holmes, Chief Executive Age UK Durhamrobyn.holmes@agukcountydurham.org.uk0191 3863856

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a variety of occupational therapy practice areas whilst on student placements

Desirable

  • Experience of working with service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Skills

Essential

  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a variety of occupational therapy practice areas whilst on student placements

Desirable

  • Experience of working with service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Skills

Essential

  • Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Age UK County Durham

Houghton House, Belmont Industrial Estate

Durham

DH1 1TW


Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Age UK County Durham

Houghton House, Belmont Industrial Estate

Durham

DH1 1TW


Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Christine Murphy

christine.murphy7@nhs.net

07884475589

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-DDM-073-24

Job locations

Age UK County Durham

Houghton House, Belmont Industrial Estate

Durham

DH1 1TW


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