Job summary
The Killamarsh and North East Chesterfield Adult CMHT is looking for an enthusiastic, Band 5, Registered Occupational Therapist to join the friendly and supportive team based at Killamarsh Clinic.
The work will involve assessing and supporting adults with mental ill health who live within their local community. As such you will need to have the ability to travel across a the geographical area.
You will ideally need to have recent relevant experience of working with individuals with a range of mental illness, preferably in a community setting.
There is an expectation that you will be able to manage a diverse caseload, under the supervision of our Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
You will play a pivotal role in collaborative working, alongside our partner agencies, including the voluntary sector.
The teams work in a multi-disciplinary way and as such, Occupational Therapy is integral to this process.
The team is friendly, motivated and dynamic.
You will be encouraged to continue your professional development with the help of regular supervision and access to training opportunities
Main duties of the job
You will need to show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions.
You will be responsible for providing OT assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups.
You will work closely with the nursing and medical team, to provide a therapeutic programme that supports the use of activity and recovery.
About us
Occupational Therapists are recognised as essential core members of the multi-disciplinary team, and are in the forefront of developing recovery and therapeutic interventions. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person Specification
Attainement/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- oPost-graduate training relevant to specialist area
- oAPPLE accreditation
- oMembership of OT professional body and / or special interest group
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, ncluding carrying out occupational assessments and setting occupational goals.
- oGroup work skills
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Desirable
- oSkills in applying evidence based practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- oUnderstanding of OT Professional Code of Conduct and OT core skills, and their application in practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- oEvidence of service user and carer involvement activity
Values
Essential
- Respectful and build Trust
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Dignity
- Value & support other people
- Engage and Encourage
- Value learning and innovation
Person Specification
Attainement/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- oPost-graduate training relevant to specialist area
- oAPPLE accreditation
- oMembership of OT professional body and / or special interest group
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, ncluding carrying out occupational assessments and setting occupational goals.
- oGroup work skills
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Desirable
- oSkills in applying evidence based practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- oUnderstanding of OT Professional Code of Conduct and OT core skills, and their application in practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- oEvidence of service user and carer involvement activity
Values
Essential
- Respectful and build Trust
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Dignity
- Value & support other people
- Engage and Encourage
- Value learning and innovation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).