Occupational Therapist

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a role which will give you experience in both physical and mental health occupational therapies? Is excellent clinical supervision and continuous learning important to you? Do you want to work for a Trust which will support you to progress to senior posts?

A unique opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) to work as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist on an acute mental health unit.

You will get the opportunity to attend LSCFT's well established preceptorship programme as well as support to develop your training and qualifications further through our learning academy. All band 5s will work with and receive supervision from skilled therapists to ensure they get the best experience in their new role. Peer support is also integral to the success of these posts. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based practice forums and an AHP research forum.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful applicant will be required to pay for their DBS check

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact:

Margaret Quinn, Inpatient Service Manager, 07790 555075 or Margaret.quinn@lscft.nhs.uk orJoanne Waterson, Ward Manager, Dova Unit, 01229 404543 or Joanne.waterston@lscft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

LSCFT is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist and be highly valued in our Trusts approach to multidisciplinary care. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing people's rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will need excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills whilst having the ability to work autonomously as well as part of the wider MDT team.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Date posted

05 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-BAY304-SJW-H

Job locations

Dova Unit

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 4JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Ongoing registration with HCPC

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
Some knowledge of current best practice within mental health rehabilitation
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Understanding of team dynamics
Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management
Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Health, safety and risk awareness

Experience

Essential

Application of the OT process Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience
Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation
Positive learning from experience gained in mental health setting pre or post qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Ongoing registration with HCPC

Knowledge

Essential

Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
Some knowledge of current best practice within mental health rehabilitation
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
Understanding of team dynamics
Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management
Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Health, safety and risk awareness

Experience

Essential

Application of the OT process Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience
Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation
Positive learning from experience gained in mental health setting pre or post qualification

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.