Job summary
26.62 Hours Per Week
This is an exciting opportunity
for you as an experienced practitioner with knowledge and experience of working
with people with mental health issues to work alongside the Core Community
Mental Health Teams OTs.
The Core Team is a large
multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals working with service
users with moderate mental health needs supporting them with social,
occupational and/or psychological needs.
We also support service users who have
long term mental illnesses and require medication monitoring and administration
via our Treatment Team clinics.
The post-holder will work alongside
the Teams two OTs in delivering a range of OT informed interventions with our
service users.
You will be providing a person centred
service and an opportunity to also work alongside other professionals in the
team to identify recovery focused interventions with our service users.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate a basic understanding of mental
health conditions e.g. depression, anxiety disorders including agoraphobia,
social anxiety, OCD and PTSD, and how these can impact on daily activities.
Also, to demonstrate an ability to motivate others, use effective communication
& interpersonal skills, and an understanding and application of risk
management.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload with a
certain level of autonomy and to carry out therapeutic interventions in
collaboration with service users to promote their independence and well being.
Interventions can range from delivering anxiety management education using
self-help workbooks, supporting with graded exposure therapy goals, to linking in with local community services/activities.
Additionally, you will be required to complete regular reviews jointly with the
named OT, service user & carer, including formulation of discharge letters.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we 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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
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.
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.
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.
Personal 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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Person Specification
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.
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.
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.
Personal 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).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
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.
