Job summary
37.5 Hours per Week
The South Kirklees Enhanced
Pathway 1 team is a community mental health team operating in Huddersfield as an
Occupational Therapist you will be crucial to the MDT way of working and
pivotal in delivering high quality care.
We have adopted the Flexible
Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care for service users who are
presenting with increased risk and require a more intensive level of support.
This feature allows care coordinators to involve the wider MDT in assessing and
formulating daily risk management plans.
As the teams OT you will be
responsible for conducting OT assessments and interventions with our community
service users and working within the established OT network.
We are looking to recruit an
enthusiastic and motivated qualified OT practitioner who can work in a
flexible, innovative and creative way. The role will primarily be based in the
Laura Mitchell Health Centre working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, however we are
keen to support a good work and home life balance so flexible working is
available.
Due to the large geographical
are that we cover being a car driver is essential, mileage is available to claim
via e-Expenses.
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.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
A key element of the role will be care coordination and leadership. Demonstrating skills, knowledge and experience to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management, duty worker role, clinical issues and supporting the team in prioritisation with clinical activity.
Undertake initial and risk assessments, formulate and review care plans of service users which promote engagement, stability, recovery and risk management.
Manage a varied caseload.
Function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Work with service users with both short-term interventions and severe and enduring mental health needs to promote health and well-being.
Document care delivery to a high standard in line with professional standards, local and national guidance.
Recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well being of the service user and initiates action that may be required.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals from other services such as SPA.
Support student education when allocated to the team and to contribute to the preceptorship and education of newly qualified staff where appropriate.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
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 be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for
service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the
promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
To
undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate
effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and
carer.To
interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client
centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group
basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.To
ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed
by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all
aspects of the care programme.To
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing
training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and
physical environments. To
act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an
assessment and care plan where appropriate.To
contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in
meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close
working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the
voluntary sector.To
regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational
therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures
such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction
questionnaires.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for
service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the
promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.
To
undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate
effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and
carer.To
interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client
centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group
basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.To
ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed
by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all
aspects of the care programme.To
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing
training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and
physical environments. To
act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an
assessment and care plan where appropriate.To
contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in
meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close
working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the
voluntary sector.To
regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational
therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures
such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction
questionnaires.
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.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management certificate
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy
- assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and
- ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers.
-
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting.
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Supervision of staff and / or students
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health / learning disabilities settings.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Values contribution of others.
-
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- 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).
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management certificate
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy
- assessments and interventions relevant to mental health.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and
- ethical issues.
- Supervisory / appraisal skills.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers.
-
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting.
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Supervision of staff and / or students
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health / learning disabilities settings.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Values contribution of others.
-
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- 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).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
