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East London NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Services for People with a Learning Disability within Bedfordshire and Luton for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. This position can accommodate full or part time hours.

    We are a dynamic and forward thinking team that actively encourages and supports professional and service development. We work within a multidisciplinary community based team and see clients in their homes, day care settings or work places. Specialist intervention is offered to those with complex health needs and focuses on enabling an individuals occupational functioning.

    You should have some demonstrable experience of working with adults who have a Learning Disability and up-to-date knowledge of current OT provision for this client group. Post graduate training relevant to the post (eg autism, sensory integration, AMPS, dementia) is essential. You will need to hold a current UK driving license.

    Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and we also provide monthly opportunities to participate in OT Service-wide CPD events. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process, and we also offer specialist training opportunities and a Band 6 Support and Development programme .

    All enquiries are welcome. Please contact Sherean Owusu, Head Occupational Therapist on 07556 256 825.

Main duties of the job

  • To be an active member of the Learning Disability Occupational Therapy Service and Services for People who have a Learning Disability. To provide a person-centred Occupational Therapy Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and complex healthcare needs.
  • To manage a defined caseload, use evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
  • To provide leadership, supervision and day-to-day management for other staff within the OT team as designated.
  • To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

363-BED5189886

Job locations

Twinwoods Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

  • Bsc OT or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Sensory Integration - level 3 training
  • Clean driving license
  • Fieldwork Educators qualification or to complete within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
  • Experience of community/lone working
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Application of the OT process with designated client group
  • Utilisation of relevant OT assessment techniques/tools to assess individual's abilities and difficulties in relation to their desired goals in everyday activities.
  • Application Of MOHO; including use of assessment tools
  • Application of a variety of OT treatment modalities to provide specialist intervention to those with LD and complex needs.
  • Relevant post grad training and application of this eg autism, assessment/intervention tools
  • Planning and co-ordination of treatment with designated client group
  • Use of Outcome measures
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and learning disabilities
  • Applied knowledge of relevant National Guidance relating to LD healthcare and OT
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Good IT Skills, including use of Word and Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
  • Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies
  • Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
  • Applied knowledge of SOVA
Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

  • Bsc OT or equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Sensory Integration - level 3 training
  • Clean driving license
  • Fieldwork Educators qualification or to complete within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
  • Experience of community/lone working
  • Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Application of the OT process with designated client group
  • Utilisation of relevant OT assessment techniques/tools to assess individual's abilities and difficulties in relation to their desired goals in everyday activities.
  • Application Of MOHO; including use of assessment tools
  • Application of a variety of OT treatment modalities to provide specialist intervention to those with LD and complex needs.
  • Relevant post grad training and application of this eg autism, assessment/intervention tools
  • Planning and co-ordination of treatment with designated client group
  • Use of Outcome measures
  • Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and learning disabilities
  • Applied knowledge of relevant National Guidance relating to LD healthcare and OT
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Good IT Skills, including use of Word and Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
  • Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies
  • Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
  • Applied knowledge of SOVA

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Occupational Therapist

Sherean Owusu

sherean.owusu1@nhs.net

07557256825

Details

Date posted

14 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

363-BED5189886

Job locations

Twinwoods Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT


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