Job summary
Hello, my name is Kim
Somerford and I am the OT Lead at Newton Lodge, Medium Secure Service. We are
looking Band 5 OTs to join our team. We pride ourselves on high standards of
assessment, treatment, and holistic care in a safe and therapeutic environment.
We are a valued part of the forensic care groups service provision.
As an open and honest Trust, we
provide the best possible care to our service users and would love for you to
come and work with us where you will be well supported and encouraged to
develop your clinical and professional competencies within a stimulating
learning environment. If you are new qualified, please speak to us about our
comprehensive preceptorship offer.
The organisation has 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.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for skilled
Band 5 Occupational Therapists to provide specialist assessments and
therapeutic interventions for service users.
The team consists of an OT
Lead, three Band 6 Specialist OTs, five Band 5 OTs, a TI, a Horticultural
therapist and a Tutor. We provide OT across 7 medium secure wards, supporting
service users experiencing mental health difficulties or learning disabilities.
We adopt a recovery based approach, using evidence based interventions to
inform our practice and ensure the delivery of high quality care.
A range of 1:1
interventions and therapeutic groups are provided.
In this role you will gain
experience of working within a forensic setting, with service users presenting
with a wide range of conditions. You will have the opportunity to work
collaboratively with other professionals. Professional networking is actively
encouraged, and we have well established links with our local partners.Please contact us for further information
about the role.
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.
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 required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of in-patient care. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of in-patient and community based treatment activities and supporting safe and
effective discharge. 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, and this
will include weekends and evening working.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Core Functions
1.
Clinical
1.1
To provide occupational therapy assessments for
people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and
urgency of each individual case.
1.2
To plan and implement an occupational therapy
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity
to achieve therapeutic goals.
1.3
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
1.4
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
1.5
To select and conduct occupational therapy
assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual,
cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
1.6
To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact
of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and
adaptations to the clients psychosocial and physical environment, making
referrals where appropriate.
1.7
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate within
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
1.8
To participate in the discharge process
identifying appropriate resources and/or support in order to facilitate
effective discharge
1.9
To provide occupational therapy reports on
assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and
other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to
caseload is dealt with promptly.
1.10
To provide occupational therapy perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
1.11
To work to the standards and comply with
professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by The
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT 2015), relevant DoH and other
local and national standards.
1.12
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
2.
Management and
Leadership
2.1
To manage your own caseload and day to day
activities.
2.2
To assist in the co-ordination of day to day
activities of unqualified staff in the service area.
2.3
To work effectively as a team member, operating
flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team
members.
2.4
Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all
aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service.
2.5
To participate in service development.
3.
Communication
3.1
To contribute and receive information as part
of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide a co-ordinated and
effective service to clients and carers.
3.2
To communicate accurate and sensitive
information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium,
taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender,
age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic
approach at all time.
3.3
To provide advice and information regarding
occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others.
3.4
To promote and understanding of the role of
occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as
appropriate.
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 required to work as an integral part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of in-patient care. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of in-patient and community based treatment activities and supporting safe and
effective discharge. 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, and this
will include weekends and evening working.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Core Functions
1.
Clinical
1.1
To provide occupational therapy assessments for
people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and
urgency of each individual case.
1.2
To plan and implement an occupational therapy
treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity
to achieve therapeutic goals.
1.3
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
1.4
To adopt a client centred and sensitive
approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where
appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
1.5
To select and conduct occupational therapy
assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual,
cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
1.6
To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact
of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and
adaptations to the clients psychosocial and physical environment, making
referrals where appropriate.
1.7
To work proactively alongside other staff and
clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate within
the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem
solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
1.8
To participate in the discharge process
identifying appropriate resources and/or support in order to facilitate
effective discharge
1.9
To provide occupational therapy reports on
assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and
other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to
caseload is dealt with promptly.
1.10
To provide occupational therapy perspective in
multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as
required.
1.11
To work to the standards and comply with
professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by The
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT 2015), relevant DoH and other
local and national standards.
1.12
To ensure that up to date records and activity
data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and
policies.
2.
Management and
Leadership
2.1
To manage your own caseload and day to day
activities.
2.2
To assist in the co-ordination of day to day
activities of unqualified staff in the service area.
2.3
To work effectively as a team member, operating
flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team
members.
2.4
Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all
aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service.
2.5
To participate in service development.
3.
Communication
3.1
To contribute and receive information as part
of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to provide a co-ordinated and
effective service to clients and carers.
3.2
To communicate accurate and sensitive
information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium,
taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender,
age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic
approach at all time.
3.3
To provide advice and information regarding
occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others.
3.4
To promote and understanding of the role of
occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as
appropriate.
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
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages.
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
- Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work independently using own initiative.
- Values contributions of others in all disciplines.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages.
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
- Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work independently using own initiative.
- Values contributions of others in all disciplines.
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
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).
