Job summary
The
therapy team works across our working age adult and older people mental health wards
in Barnsley, the team is made up of Occupational Therapists (OTS) and
Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), covering four wards: one male, one
female, one mixed PICU, all working age adults and a mixed older peoples
mental health ward. You will work closely with other members of the wider MDT,
including nurses, psychologists, physios, dietitian, speech and language
therapists and medical staff.
You
will be working alongside service users with diverse and complex needs, and a
variety of mental health presentations. Whilst you will predominantly work with
service users experiencing mental health, there will always be exposure to some
physical health presentations in addition to their mental health, so you will
have opportunity to develop and maintain skills in this area.
The
service is fast paced, and you will be responsible for assisting the OTs in
completing screenings and assessments to identify needs, and then assist in 1:1/group
interventions to support the OT in delivering these needs.
The
organisation has a strong AHP structure and supports individuals with their
learning and development. You will receive regular supervision and peer
support, alongside your appraisal.
Our
usual Working hours are Monday to Friday 8-4 or 9-5, however we are open to
discussing any flexible working requests.
Main duties of the job
You
will be responsible for assisting the OTs in completing assessments that will
help facilitate safe, timely and effective discharge. You will assist in engaging
the service users in initial assessments, functional assessments (such as
shopping, cooking, budgeting, road safety etc), and you will use observational
skills for these, feeding this information back to the OT.
You
will be supported to develop your skills and there is opportunity for further
training.
You
will have excellent communication skills to work with the service users, team
members and the wider MDT building and maintaining professional and therapeutic
relationships. You will have clear and concise documentation skills.
You
will have good organisation skills, be flexible in your approach to work as
part of a team and wider MDT.
If
you want to know more about our team and working for us please contact Kate
France.
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the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
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to receiving your application.
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
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
under the supervision/direction of
registered health care professionals/associate practitioner,
within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as and when
necessary, in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, psychological
and physical care to a defined group of people.
as
part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and
compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and
rehabilitation potential.
develop
and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite,
positive and empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
demonstrate an understanding of the care and treatment programmes required for a designated
group
of service users.
To instruct, advise
& guide service users, family and
carers
in therapeutic interventions and make
the appropriate adjustments independently (within own competence and skill set) and be able to communicate any changes to service users and
registered health care professionals.
be
required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care
intervention/care plan This may include
areas of work requiring physical
effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
exercise a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and
consider different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems, within own
competence and skill set.
ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone eg,
service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity,
courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
contribute to the care planning
process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg, enabling the
service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/ independence/recovery.
implement care within well-established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care
plans. Organise a range of activities
eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small groups.
apply knowledge of longer term health
conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing advice and
support.
Undertake the physical aspects of care
eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering
care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to the role), ensuring
appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
assist in dealing with verbal/physical
aggression using de-escalation techniques, this
may include the need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role and in line
with Trust policy and training)
attend to the service users personal
care needs as and
when required.
participate in a flexible rostering
arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as
appropriate to the role/service)
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will:
under the supervision/direction of
registered health care professionals/associate practitioner,
within a delegated framework for agreed tasks, seek support as and when
necessary, in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, psychological
and physical care to a defined group of people.
as
part of a healthcare team, provide the highest standards of safe and
compassionate planned care to people that maximises their recovery and
rehabilitation potential.
develop
and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships with people. Adopt a polite,
positive and empathetic approach, communicating effectively and informatively.
demonstrate an understanding of the care and treatment programmes required for a designated
group
of service users.
To instruct, advise
& guide service users, family and
carers
in therapeutic interventions and make
the appropriate adjustments independently (within own competence and skill set) and be able to communicate any changes to service users and
registered health care professionals.
be
required to concentrate for periods of time, depending upon the care
intervention/care plan This may include
areas of work requiring physical
effort, with regard to risk, health & safety.
exercise a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and
consider different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, identify and resolve potential problems, within own
competence and skill set.
ensure the care experienced is positive and service user safety is maintained. Treat everyone eg,
service users, their relatives, visitors, colleagues etc, with respect, dignity,
courtesy and in accordance with the Trusts Values.
contribute to the care planning
process. Understand the principles underlying care planning eg, enabling the
service user to reach an optimum level of functioning/ independence/recovery.
implement care within well-established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and established clinical care
plans. Organise a range of activities
eg, facilitate meaningful activities for individuals or small groups.
apply knowledge of longer term health
conditions eg, Diabetes, Obesity, smoking cessation etc, providing advice and
support.
Undertake the physical aspects of care
eg, moving and handling of service users. Use items of equipment in delivering
care eg, hoists, wheelchairs etc. (as appropriate to the role), ensuring
appropriate instruction on their use has been received.
assist in dealing with verbal/physical
aggression using de-escalation techniques, this
may include the need for restraint and/or seclusion (as appropriate to the role and in line
with Trust policy and training)
attend to the service users personal
care needs as and
when required.
participate in a flexible rostering
arrangement providing 24-hour/7 day care (as
appropriate to the role/service)
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post.
- Or, Level 2 Apprenticeship/Diploma in health and social care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3 and a willingness to
- work towards achieving Level 3 qualification.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where appropriate to the post).
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
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).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy and literacy skills level 3 and good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, 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 services user, environmental etc. 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.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
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.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Experience
Essential
- In providing care and/ or health based interventions for those with health/social needs(where appropriate to the role).
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
- Level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post.
- Or, Level 2 Apprenticeship/Diploma in health and social care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3 and a willingness to
- work towards achieving Level 3 qualification.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where appropriate to the post).
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
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).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy and literacy skills level 3 and good IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, 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 services user, environmental etc. 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.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
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.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Experience
Essential
- In providing care and/ or health based interventions for those with health/social needs(where appropriate to the role).
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
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.
