Job summary
Hello! My name is Dawn and I am
the OT professional lead within SWYPT and I am excited to share the opportunity
for you join our Band 5 Occupational therapy rotation across Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. Whether you are unsure of which field of mental health
you want to work in or just like variety this really could be the post for you.
Rotations not only allow you to
experience working a variety of clinical settings, it also allows you to
transfer and develop your clinical skills and knowledge within each area and
overall develop your Occupational therapy skills within mental health services.
Each rotation will be for 6 months in duration and the
rotations posts are available within:
Adult in patient services (Wakefield and
Calderdale)
Adult
Forensic service Low secure (Wakefield)
In patient acute older peoples services
(Wakefield)
Community Core Team (Wakefield)
Adult Forensic service Medium secure
(Wakefield)
Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation - Kirklees.
You will be working alongside skilled Occupational
therapists who will provide support, regular supervision and a preceptorship
programme is also available if required.
The trust supports learning and there will be a variety
of learning opportunities available to you throughout your rotations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will rotate every 6 months
to a new specialism within the field of mental health. You will be able to
highlight your preferences to the service of your choice and where possible
this will be accommodated. You will receive supervision and support within each
rotation and your appraisal will be completed by the service you are in at that
time.
You will work with services users within community,
ward, clinic and a home environment to provide holistic assessment and
treatment. You will carry a caseload and prioritise your intervention. You will
adopt a client centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with
clients (and/or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the occupational therapy
process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
are required for this post. You will 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 times.
You will work in line with HCPC standards and
within the Trusts policies and guidelines at all times.
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 part of the
multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and
treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range
of 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
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).
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.
- 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).
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC State Registration.
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).
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.
- 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).
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
- Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO.
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).
