Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week.
Have you got what it takes to
help rehabilitate people with longer term Mental Health conditions back into
the community? If so, we want you to apply for the role of occupational
therapist associate practitioner in the newly formed Community Enhancing
Recovery Team. You would be joining an OT & peer support worker, your work
will be directed by the MDT & influenced by the OT in CERT.
This new service is an
integrated function of the Enhanced pathway & was established to assist
people who were in longer term hospital back into the community. The team have
now expanded to include people who are being considered for locked
rehabilitation, the aim here is to actively increase their support in the
community & to avoid admission. Working with the care coordinators, the
right candidate will provide additional support for the person.
The Enhanced pathway offers care
for a service user population from a diverse group, some of whom have longer
term & more complex needs often these people can get stuck in their journey
to recovery.
Please feel free to come and
meet the team if you are considering applying for the post.
At the time of advertising,
this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to
sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your
application.
Main duties of the job
Your role in the team would be
to facilitate the care plans developed by the MDT, you would be working closely
with the Occupational therapist & the peer support worker already
established in the team. You will also work directly with the care coordinators
in the enhanced pathway.
The most important skills
necessary are that you are caring & compassionate & have the patience &
ability to listen to the person goals & aspirations. You have to want to
make a difference to someones life who has complex emotional needs & to
work with them in a trauma informed way. The role will require you to create links with
local community groups & to work as a collaborative part of the MDT around
the person.
You will need to follow care
plans created by the care coordinator & OT. You will also be required to
input into these at reviews points. You may also be required to in reach to
local inpatient units.
If you would like to more
information, please contact Shani Robinson on the number/email below.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Weare aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following
initial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
Demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
Undertake
enhanced training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the
service and to equip the post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
Contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
Undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
May be required to work in challenging
environments which could include using managing aggression and violence
techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
Supervise
and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
Work
flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
For further job information, please see job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following
initial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
Demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
Undertake
enhanced training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the
service and to equip the post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
Contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
Undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
May be required to work in challenging
environments which could include using managing aggression and violence
techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
Supervise
and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
Work
flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
For further job information, please see job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and or health related procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- In user/carer involvement.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Person Specification
Training.
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and or health related procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- In user/carer involvement.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary
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.
