Job summary
Internal Only
The Calderdale and Kirklees In-Patient Occupational
Therapy team have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Band 6 practitioner
to become part of our Kirklees team. The service is embracing positive change
and developing pathways of care to meet the diverse needs of adults and older
people within an acute inpatient setting.
We are looking for a skilled Band 6 OT to join our team and provide
specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions for service users
currently in receipt of in-patient mental health care. The
post is a full time position (37.5 hrs).
The post holder will work mainly in older peoples
care alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising consultant
psychiatrists, senior clinical psychologists, nursing staff and
physiotherapists.
We pride
ourselves on being an open and honest Trust, providing the best possible care
to our service users across our sites. You will be well supported and
encouraged to develop your clinical and professional competencies within a
stimulating learning environment. The Trust is committed to staff health and wellbeing,
and you will be encouraged to learn, develop, and grow.
The
organisation has a well-established professional leadership structure led by a
Chief AHP, with access to strong professional networks and a wide range of
profession specific training and career progression opportunities available.
We actively welcome any prospective applicants to make contact to discuss the roles further.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an innovative, committed, and
caring Occupational Therapist who can demonstrate sound clinical decision
making and work both autonomously and as part of the MDT. Our therapy team
prides itself on providing the highest standard of assessment, treatment, and
client centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment. The team plays an
important role in facilitating the safe and effective discharge of our service
users and is a valued part of our in-patient services provision.
The therapy team across both sites consists of band 6, band 5 OTs and
Occupational Therapy assistants. The service operates over 7 days with
the OTAs covering weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts are 8.304.30 and staff
are expected to work one late shift a week. There is an expectation for all staff to
cross ward and cross site work where necessary. We are a supportive therapy team and
work closely with the wider MDT. We adopt a recovery-based approach using evidence-based
interventions and professional models of working to inform our practice and
ensure the delivery of high quality care. A range of 1:1 interventions and
therapeutic groups are provided.
We are committed to providing holistic care and you will gain experience
of working with a wide range of conditions. You will have opportunity to work with other
professionals and providers to meet the needs of our service users. Professional
networking is actively encouraged, and we have well established links with our local
partners.
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
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be part of a
cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in providing specialist occupational
therapy assessment and treatment for individuals receiving in-patient care
enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment
activities. You will be actively
involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area.
The
post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of
staff support and professional development and you will be expected to
participate in staff training and supervision.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical
1.
To manage an individual caseload, providing
Occupational Therapy assessments for service
users receiving in-patient care and within the community,
prioritising clinical needs and providing an effective service.
2.
To work with service users to identify Occupational
Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using occupational therapy
assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.
3.
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.
4.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
5.
To demonstrate a broad level of understanding
of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles
changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
6.
To be responsible for providing Occupational
Therapy advice in the multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and
carers to ensure that an integrated approach to assessment and treatment is
achieved and maintained.
7.
To work proactively alongside ward staff, community
agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
8.
To maintain an effective communication network
within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the
voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
9.
To maintain up to date service user records and
activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
10. To provide an
Occupational Therapy perspective in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward
rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
11. To provide Occupational
Therapy reports (as prequired) on assessment and treatment by written and
verbal reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure
that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
12. To empower
families and carers to support individuals with mental health problems.
13. To involve
clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment
programmes.
14. To promote the
positive health and well being of the individual.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to
have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
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.
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
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be part of a
cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in providing specialist occupational
therapy assessment and treatment for individuals receiving in-patient care
enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment
activities. You will be actively
involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area.
The
post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of
staff support and professional development and you will be expected to
participate in staff training and supervision.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical
1.
To manage an individual caseload, providing
Occupational Therapy assessments for service
users receiving in-patient care and within the community,
prioritising clinical needs and providing an effective service.
2.
To work with service users to identify Occupational
Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using occupational therapy
assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.
3.
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.
4.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
5.
To demonstrate a broad level of understanding
of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles
changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
6.
To be responsible for providing Occupational
Therapy advice in the multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and
carers to ensure that an integrated approach to assessment and treatment is
achieved and maintained.
7.
To work proactively alongside ward staff, community
agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
8.
To maintain an effective communication network
within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the
voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
9.
To maintain up to date service user records and
activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
10. To provide an
Occupational Therapy perspective in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward
rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
11. To provide Occupational
Therapy reports (as prequired) on assessment and treatment by written and
verbal reports to Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure
that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
12. To empower
families and carers to support individuals with mental health problems.
13. To involve
clients in all aspects of assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment
programmes.
14. To promote the
positive health and well being of the individual.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to
have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
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.
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).
- Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health /learning disabilities.
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma, BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management certificate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
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).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measure.
- Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guideance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
- 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 clinical governance and its application.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in mental health /learning disabilities.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision of staff and students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health /learning disabilities settings.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor preparation certificate (or to achieve within 12 months).
- Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete).
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area.
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health /learning disabilities.
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma, BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management certificate.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable.
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills.
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense.
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care.
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent.
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
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).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work.
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measure.
- Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guideance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a MDT and independently.
- 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 clinical governance and its application.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in mental health /learning disabilities.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision of staff and students.
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience.
- Experience of a range of mental health /learning disabilities settings.
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).
