Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) to work in the Intensive Support Team (IST), which provides multi-disciplinary assessment, short-term treatment, training, advice and practical support for adults with a learning disability who are experiencing a crisis in relation to a behaviour that challenges, and/or requiring support with their mental health.
You will provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to the service users of IST across Bedfordshire and Luton, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with a focus on enabling an individual's occupational functioning. You will work within a multidisciplinary community based team and see service users in their homes, day care settings and/or work places.
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.
Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided along with monthly opportunities to participate in OT Service-wide CPD events. Professional development and training are actively encouraged, and we also offer specialist training opportunities and a Band 6 Support and Development programme.
For further details / informal visits, please contact:
Sherean Owusu, Head OT, at sherean.owusu1@nhs.net or on 07557256825, or Sharon Grant, Clinical Team Manager at sharon.grant1@nhs.net or on 07500122279
Main duties of the job
- To be an active member of the Learning Disability Occupational Therapy Service and Intensive Support Team (IST) within Services for People who have a Learning Disability.
- To provide a person-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and complex healthcare needs
- To manage a defined caseload, using 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy please refer to the JD&PS, alternatively please get in contact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy please refer to the JD&PS, alternatively please get in contact.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBsc OT or equivalent
- oHCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience as an Occupational Therapist; with some experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
- oExperience of community/lone working
- oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oApplication of the OT process with designated client group
- oUtilisation of relevant OT assessment techniques/tools to assess individual's abilities and difficulties in relation to their desired goals in everyday activities.
- oApplication of MOHO; including use of assessment tools
- oApplication of a variety of OT treatment modalities to provide specialist intervention to those with LD and complex needs.
- oRelevant post grad training and application of this eg autism, assessment/intervention tools
- oPlanning and co-ordination of treatment with designated client group
- oUse of Outcome measures
- oBroad knowledge of current best practice in OT and learning disabilities
- oApplied knowledge of relevant National Guidance relating to LD healthcare and OT
- oAbility to integrate theory and practise and demonstrate creative problem-solving processes.
- oEffective written and oral communication skills
- oGood IT Skills, including use of Word and Microsoft Outlook
- oAbility to manage own workload and determine priorities
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- oApplication of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies
- oCommitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- oApplied knowledge of SOVA
Other
Essential
- oEffective team player
- oAbility to present a confident professional persona
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oPositive attitude
- oWillingness to work flexibly
- oFull driving license with access to a car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBsc OT or equivalent
- oHCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- oPost registration experience as an Occupational Therapist; with some experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
- oExperience of community/lone working
- oDocumented evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oApplication of the OT process with designated client group
- oUtilisation of relevant OT assessment techniques/tools to assess individual's abilities and difficulties in relation to their desired goals in everyday activities.
- oApplication of MOHO; including use of assessment tools
- oApplication of a variety of OT treatment modalities to provide specialist intervention to those with LD and complex needs.
- oRelevant post grad training and application of this eg autism, assessment/intervention tools
- oPlanning and co-ordination of treatment with designated client group
- oUse of Outcome measures
- oBroad knowledge of current best practice in OT and learning disabilities
- oApplied knowledge of relevant National Guidance relating to LD healthcare and OT
- oAbility to integrate theory and practise and demonstrate creative problem-solving processes.
- oEffective written and oral communication skills
- oGood IT Skills, including use of Word and Microsoft Outlook
- oAbility to manage own workload and determine priorities
- oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- oApplication of Health, Safety and Risk Management policies
- oCommitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- oApplied knowledge of SOVA
Other
Essential
- oEffective team player
- oAbility to present a confident professional persona
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oPositive attitude
- oWillingness to work flexibly
- oFull driving license with access to a car
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
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
IST, Raymond Smith Building, Twinwoods Clinical Resource Centre
Milton Road
Clapham
MK41 6AT
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
