Job summary
The Doncaster Adult mental health wards, Brodsworth, Cusworth including the Psychiatric Intensive Care unit Skelbrooke are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist who has experience of working within the specialism of mental health.
The wards provideinpatient care to 18-65-year-olds on a sectorised basis, in conjunction with the Crisis Resolution Service.
Main duties of the job
To work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway aimed at supporting service users to achieve their recovery goals/ functional stability
To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation
To use MOHO as a core framework for practice (including MOHO based standardised assessments and formulations for pre-post therapy outcome measures and patient-centred goal planning)
Carry a clinical caseload of service user's requiring specialist OT, planning and prioritising own work, with opportunity to have regular patient input from the OT assistants.
Delegate clinical duties to other OTs and/or OT assistants ensuring they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and competence.
Providing support and supervision for OTAs and initiating and reviewing OTA delivered patient goal plans.
Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify occupational performance and participation issues in partnership with the service user, carer and colleagues.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person Specification
Education/skills
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Practice Placement Educator Qualification
- To abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
- Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings
- Membership of professional body.
- Membership of RCOT Specialist Section.
Person Specification
Education/skills
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Practice Placement Educator Qualification
- To abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
- Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings
- Membership of professional body.
- Membership of RCOT Specialist Section.
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).
