Job summary
This is an exciting time to join Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as anOccupational Therapist! Our South Derbyshire and South Dales Adult CommunityMental Health Team (based in Swadlincote and Ashbourne respectively) are lookingfor two enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join their friendly andsupportive teams.You will be involved in service development and quality improvement projects as wedevelop OT pathways across the organisation, build links with our partnershiporganisations in the community, develop our Individual Placement Support serviceand grow our peer support services as we embed the Community Mental HealthFramework across our teams.You will ideally need to have relevant experience of working with individuals with arange of mental ill - health, preferably in a community setting.The work will involve managing Occupational Therapy referrals into the team,assessing adults of working age with mental ill-health who live within their localcommunity to identify their occupational needs, designing and implementing person- centred interventions to support them in their recovery and evaluating theirprogress. This will include designing and facilitating both face to face and onlinegroups and liaison with partnership agencies in the community.You will need to have the ability to travel across the geographical area.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi -disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with CPNs, Psychiatrists,Psychologists, Employment Specialists and Non - Medical Prescribers.You will utilise the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments that are usedtrust wide and will receive support and training in this.You will be part of the wider Occupational Therapy Community in DerbyshireHealthcare, contributing to CPD events, practice development opportunities andworkforce development. You will be involved in recruitment of staff and thedevelopment of our support staff.You will supervise the Occupational Therapy assistant.
About us
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."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network, Armed Forces Network, Disability Network and Christian Network
- Active Staff forum that represents staff views
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities across the profession and the wider organisation
- Involvement in trust wide, local and national AHP activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please clickAPPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. Youwill need to register if you do not already have an account.Key responsibilities include:The provision of specialist OT clinical advice on the assessment and intervention ofclients occupational and functional needs. Interventions provided will be within thepractitioners sphere of competency and within their major skill set, the practitioner isexpected to liaise with colleagues who may be more experienced within a particularfield as and when required.Management of a caseload, using OT evidence based, client centred Recoveryprinciples to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Assessment andprescription of assistive equipment as required.Development of collaborative partnership working with our external partners withinthe neighbourhood for example CCGs, voluntary sector, social care, education andemployment services You will play a pivotal role in this work alongside our partneragencies and people with lived experience.Design, development and facilitation of recovery focussed group work, both internallyand in partnership with partner organisations.Supervision and support of fellow OT members of the team. You will be offeredregular management supervision from your service manager andprofessional/clinical supervision from the Occupational Therapy Lead to support youwith this.Support and develop student placements and newly qualified OTs on ourpreceptorship programme within the service and across the workforce. Provideregular student placements/shadowing opportunities. You will liaise with our AHPPractice Learning Facilitator and AHP Preceptorship Facilitator regularly.Support and promotion of our IPS service Work Your Way whose EmploymentSpecialists are embedded in our CMHTs.4Involvement in trust wide OT service development and innovation.There will be an expectation that the post holder will have knowledge of the CareProgramme Approach and to support the Duty rota when needed.Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteria 3 years post registration experience as an OT. Experience working with adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mentalhealth. Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice including the Model ofHuman Occupation. Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs.Desirable criteria Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) whereappropriate. Service development. Partnership working. Experience of supervising staff.QualificationsEssential criteria Registered Occupational Therapist Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Training relevant to specialist area5Desirable criteria Student educator accreditation/ willingness to undertake the training Clinical supervision trainingSkillsEssential criteria Computer literate. Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, including carrying outoccupational assessments and setting occupational goals. Ability to manage a complex caseload. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT and promote the role of OT in theteam. Comprehensive range of high-level verbal and written communication skills.Desirable criteria Group work skills. Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines.Please contact Fiona Rushbrook (OT Community Lead) on 07909921195 formore information about the rol
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please clickAPPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. Youwill need to register if you do not already have an account.Key responsibilities include:The provision of specialist OT clinical advice on the assessment and intervention ofclients occupational and functional needs. Interventions provided will be within thepractitioners sphere of competency and within their major skill set, the practitioner isexpected to liaise with colleagues who may be more experienced within a particularfield as and when required.Management of a caseload, using OT evidence based, client centred Recoveryprinciples to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Assessment andprescription of assistive equipment as required.Development of collaborative partnership working with our external partners withinthe neighbourhood for example CCGs, voluntary sector, social care, education andemployment services You will play a pivotal role in this work alongside our partneragencies and people with lived experience.Design, development and facilitation of recovery focussed group work, both internallyand in partnership with partner organisations.Supervision and support of fellow OT members of the team. You will be offeredregular management supervision from your service manager andprofessional/clinical supervision from the Occupational Therapy Lead to support youwith this.Support and develop student placements and newly qualified OTs on ourpreceptorship programme within the service and across the workforce. Provideregular student placements/shadowing opportunities. You will liaise with our AHPPractice Learning Facilitator and AHP Preceptorship Facilitator regularly.Support and promotion of our IPS service Work Your Way whose EmploymentSpecialists are embedded in our CMHTs.4Involvement in trust wide OT service development and innovation.There will be an expectation that the post holder will have knowledge of the CareProgramme Approach and to support the Duty rota when needed.Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteria 3 years post registration experience as an OT. Experience working with adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mentalhealth. Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice including the Model ofHuman Occupation. Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs.Desirable criteria Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) whereappropriate. Service development. Partnership working. Experience of supervising staff.QualificationsEssential criteria Registered Occupational Therapist Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Training relevant to specialist area5Desirable criteria Student educator accreditation/ willingness to undertake the training Clinical supervision trainingSkillsEssential criteria Computer literate. Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, including carrying outoccupational assessments and setting occupational goals. Ability to manage a complex caseload. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT and promote the role of OT in theteam. Comprehensive range of high-level verbal and written communication skills.Desirable criteria Group work skills. Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines.Please contact Fiona Rushbrook (OT Community Lead) on 07909921195 formore information about the rol
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience as an OT
- 2 year post registration experience working with adult Mental Health service users
- Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice including the Model of Human Occupation
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Post-graduate training relevant to specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, including carrying out occupational assessments and setting occupational goals.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Comprehensive range of high level verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Group work skills
- Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience as an OT
- 2 year post registration experience working with adult Mental Health service users
- Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice including the Model of Human Occupation
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Post-graduate training relevant to specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, including carrying out occupational assessments and setting occupational goals.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Comprehensive range of high level verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Group work skills
- Ability to respond efficiently to complex information within tight deadlines
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).
