Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Inpatient Service on a permanent, full-time basis. This position is for Alt Ward the mixed acute ward at Clock View Hospital. Although based on Alt ward there will be an expectation to cross cover the other wards within Clock View when required.
Clock View hospital is a state of the art hospital based in Liverpool with five wards which cater for the local community in both adult and older adult care.
Acute mental health care is a fast paced and dynamic environment. This leads to the teams on our wards working closely together and developing strong, supportive bonds. The experience you gain whilst working on our wards is invaluable.
Whether you are already an experienced occupational therapist and are looking for a change or a newly qualified occupational therapist for an exciting opportunity to complete your preceptorship then Clock View Hospital is the opportunity for you.
Shortlisting is planned for: 3rd January 2023
Interviews are planned for: 6th January 2023
Main duties of the job
The service uses the Model of Human Occupation to provide an assessment pathway to determine service user's current occupational performance. The role will also incorporate a mixture of individual and group interventions dependent on the needs of the service user. You will be an integral member of the MDT, contributing to ward rounds and helping to support with discharge planning.
As part of the role you will be responsible for supervising a Band 3 occupational therapy assistants. You will be supported by a Specialist Occupational Therapist in your role.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To undertake the assessment and treatment of service users with mental health and physical conditions guide by an Occupational Therapy frame of reference.2) To work closely with members of the MDT and communicate effectively all relevant information either verbally, written or electronically.3) To use treatment interventions which are up to date and use evidence based practice where possible.4) Attend clinical and professional meetings as required eg. MDT meetings, Basic Grade training, Staff meetings.5) Produce and maintain high quality, accurate and timely reports of assessments, treatment and evaluations.6) Assist in the education of Occupational Therapy students and other students on placement in the trust under the supervision of a practice placement facilitator.7) Contribute to the safety and security needs of Service Users, their Carers, Trust Colleagues and any visitor to Trust Premises, being mindful of appropriate standards and relevant policies and procedures e.g. infection control, risk assessment and management8) Take responsibility for own development through the Trusts PDP, keeping up to date with developments in Occupational Therapy and Mental Health and taking party in mandatory training as required.9) Maintain Confidentiality at all times10) Participate in setting and maintaining standards in Occupational Therapy and in Mersey Care Trust.11) Ensure that work is conducted in line with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, reporting on incidents and complaints as required.12) Undertake relevant additional duties as requested by the Senior Occupational Therapist or Manager.13) To always behave in a manner that upholds the professional stature of Mersey Care Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To undertake the assessment and treatment of service users with mental health and physical conditions guide by an Occupational Therapy frame of reference.2) To work closely with members of the MDT and communicate effectively all relevant information either verbally, written or electronically.3) To use treatment interventions which are up to date and use evidence based practice where possible.4) Attend clinical and professional meetings as required eg. MDT meetings, Basic Grade training, Staff meetings.5) Produce and maintain high quality, accurate and timely reports of assessments, treatment and evaluations.6) Assist in the education of Occupational Therapy students and other students on placement in the trust under the supervision of a practice placement facilitator.7) Contribute to the safety and security needs of Service Users, their Carers, Trust Colleagues and any visitor to Trust Premises, being mindful of appropriate standards and relevant policies and procedures e.g. infection control, risk assessment and management8) Take responsibility for own development through the Trusts PDP, keeping up to date with developments in Occupational Therapy and Mental Health and taking party in mandatory training as required.9) Maintain Confidentiality at all times10) Participate in setting and maintaining standards in Occupational Therapy and in Mersey Care Trust.11) Ensure that work is conducted in line with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy, reporting on incidents and complaints as required.12) Undertake relevant additional duties as requested by the Senior Occupational Therapist or Manager.13) To always behave in a manner that upholds the professional stature of Mersey Care Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Varied Fieldwork experience including Mental Health
- Experience of working as a team member
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Sound knowledge of the core skills of Occupational Therapy
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective care co-ordination
- Assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Service Governance
- Health and safety and risk management
- Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and how to access CPD opportunities
- Awareness of the role of the service user and carer in the development of services
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Professional Attitude
- Flexibility
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have a caring , empathic approach
Desirable
- Appreciate the process of standard setting and Audit
- An understanding of the value of community agencies/services and their use in treatment.
- Demonstrate the concept of the model of mentorship and supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Varied Fieldwork experience including Mental Health
- Experience of working as a team member
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Sound knowledge of the core skills of Occupational Therapy
- Ability to work as a team member
- Effective care co-ordination
- Assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Service Governance
- Health and safety and risk management
- Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and how to access CPD opportunities
- Awareness of the role of the service user and carer in the development of services
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Professional Attitude
- Flexibility
- Good interpersonal skills
- Have a caring , empathic approach
Desirable
- Appreciate the process of standard setting and Audit
- An understanding of the value of community agencies/services and their use in treatment.
- Demonstrate the concept of the model of mentorship and supervision
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).
