Job summary
Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Mixed RotationMental Health, Learning Disabilities and Childrens Services
1 WTE, 37.5 hours/week.
We currently have a rotational post starting in the Intensive Support Team for People with Learning Disabilities.
We welcome applications from interested and motivated Occupational Therapists who are already HCPC registered or who will be registered early 2024. Please contact Paula Kiley, Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist if you would like to arrange an informal discussion prior to deciding whether to apply (Tel: 07824 416693).
For those graduating summer 2024 - we still welcome your application, but via a different route: please email your interest directly to Head of AHP Services: catherine.long@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Due to increasing demands for Occupational Therapy input within the Intensive Support Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our friendly and supportive team on a rotational basis. This is a new post and would suit either a current Band 5 OT or a newly qualified OT who is looking to develop or learn new skills in the area of learning disabilities. During the rotation, they will work alongside/under the supervision of experienced Occupational Therapists who are able to provide support and clinical guidance to them.
The successful applicant will be willing to develop their skills and knowledge around working with people with a Learning Disability and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). They will be passionate to take on new challenges and innovative in helping to support the senior OTs to develop services. Experience of working in both a community setting and in-patient setting is beneficial but not essential.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Personal qualities will need to include self-motivation, resilience and flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues within the patients care pathway considering the complex, varied and often challenging client group.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated and willing to engage in continuous professional development. You will be able to deliver a high standard of evidence-based individual care, have excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
We have a well-established AHP service across our directorates and services. These rotational posts will provide an excellent foundation to your practice whether you are a new or existing Occupational Therapist and enable further opportunity for development, growth and experience into a range of other service areas.
Regular clinical supervision from the B6 or B7 Occupational Therapist will be provided to the successful post holder. Peer supervision and CPD workshops also support this role both within the IST and within the wider community learning disability OT team. In addition, other in-house learning opportunities and further training and development are available to further enhance knowledge, skills and confidence in working with our client group and will provide the opportunity for you to develop lots of transferable skills.
The team base is in Coventry, but the IST covers both Coventry and Warwickshire and works in an innovative and flexible way. In addition to Occupational Therapists, our multi-disciplinary team includes Learning Disability Nurses, a Speech & Language Therapist, Psychologists and Therapy and Healthcare Assistants as well as access to Psychiatrists and Social Workers.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity or would like an informal chat prior to deciding whether to apply, then please contact Paula Kiley, Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist, Intensive Support Team, Tel: 07824 416693.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Personal qualities will need to include self-motivation, resilience and flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues within the patients care pathway considering the complex, varied and often challenging client group.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated and willing to engage in continuous professional development. You will be able to deliver a high standard of evidence-based individual care, have excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
We have a well-established AHP service across our directorates and services. These rotational posts will provide an excellent foundation to your practice whether you are a new or existing Occupational Therapist and enable further opportunity for development, growth and experience into a range of other service areas.
Regular clinical supervision from the B6 or B7 Occupational Therapist will be provided to the successful post holder. Peer supervision and CPD workshops also support this role both within the IST and within the wider community learning disability OT team. In addition, other in-house learning opportunities and further training and development are available to further enhance knowledge, skills and confidence in working with our client group and will provide the opportunity for you to develop lots of transferable skills.
The team base is in Coventry, but the IST covers both Coventry and Warwickshire and works in an innovative and flexible way. In addition to Occupational Therapists, our multi-disciplinary team includes Learning Disability Nurses, a Speech & Language Therapist, Psychologists and Therapy and Healthcare Assistants as well as access to Psychiatrists and Social Workers.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity or would like an informal chat prior to deciding whether to apply, then please contact Paula Kiley, Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist, Intensive Support Team, Tel: 07824 416693.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Occupational Therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience or interest in working with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum condition
- Willingness to develop skills in relation to supervising unregistered staff.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills.
Experience
Essential
- Willing to develop experience and competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or behaviours that challenge
Other
Essential
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Occupational Therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience or interest in working with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum condition
- Willingness to develop skills in relation to supervising unregistered staff.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and written skills.
Experience
Essential
- Willing to develop experience and competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or behaviours that challenge
Other
Essential
- Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
- Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
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).
