Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team co-ordinate and develop Occupational Therapy input for service users on designated wards according to service needs. They will supervise and support junior staff and contribute to the provision of the Occupational and Arts Therapy Group Programme in conjunction with other members of the team, to meet the needs of the service users.
The post holder will provide a variety of group and individual treatments, promoting a recovery approach and social inclusion. He/she will provide assessments and treatment, on the ward, through the Therapy Group Programme and in community settings as appropriate. They will contribute to clinical evaluation and promote use of evidence based practice to inform service improvement.
The post holder will be managed by the OT Clinical Lead. The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for junior OT staff and student practitioners working in the unit. Although staff are allocated initially to work in one specific unit, all appointments are made to the Adult Mental Health Acute In-Patient Services.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Specialist OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Band 6, Acute Division
Full time - permanent
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our Acute Inpatient Occupational and Arts therapy team, based at Highgate Mental Health Centre and St Pancras Hospital. There are 11 wards across the two sites including one male and one female psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU).
The post holders will have proven clinical skills in working with service users with complex needs including physical health and mobility issues. They will take on a clinical caseload and will work closely with the MDT to support recovery. Additionally, there will be responsibility for supervision of junior staff, deputising for the band 7 team leaders and elements of practice development. The team works to recovery principles with a community focus to support robust discharge plans.
The post holders will work with the team to provide a comprehensive off ward Therapy programme for service users. They will be expected to ensure that their practice meets the requirements of this clinical service and is in keeping with current evidence-based practices.
Enquires about the post: please contact Rhona Ablett (07989 225240) or Sheila White (07812 494857), Head OT, Acute Division (job share).
About us
At Camden and Islington NHS foundation trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
We have 3 key priorities which are:
- Early and Effective Intervention
- Helping People to Live Well
- Research and Innovation
The cultural pillars that help us achieve our key priorities are:
- We value each other
- We are empowered
- We keep things simple
- We are connected
By coming to work at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust you will be joining a Trust with a national reputation for research, where services recognise that research underpins its commitment to providing high quality and innovative clinical care.
As an applicant for this role, you are urged to demonstrate within your supporting statement a combination of evidence that reflects your competence to meet the job specification and provide examples of how C&I Cultural pillars are an integral part of the way you have and will continue to deliver service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
- To co-ordinate the day-to day activities of OT staff and/or students as applicable and agreed with the Lead OT.
- To facilitate effective communication and working relationships between Therapists and other Multi-disciplinary team
- To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management and delivery of designated tasks and projects.
- To ensure and maintain a safe working environment for service users, staff and visitors in accordance with Trust
- To keep, and maintain safely, tools and equipment in use with particular regard to any noxious
- To keep necessary inventories, stock records, cash records in accordance with the service
- To be responsible for monitoring of and ordering of occupational therapy materials and equipment for the unit as delegated by the Head
- To participate in the implementation of clinical governance initiatives as
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocol in the in-patient
- To participate in the delivery of the service development
- To participate in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for the In-patient and Occupational Therapy
- To carry out audits of service as required and to participate in relevant audits or research in acute mental health work as
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with clients and multi-disciplinary team members, to be responsible for identifying occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan for an agreed caseload of service users, using a programme of advanced occupational therapy skills, mental health interventions and assessment tools.
- To plan, facilitate and evaluate client centred individual and group activity programmes in the unit, using graded activity to achieve treatment goals. To apply knowledge and evidence-based practice acquired through ongoing training and clinical development.
- To work with the Occupational and Arts Therapy staff and all members of the multi- disciplinary team, contributing advice and specialist knowledge to improve functioning, well-being, social inclusion and vocational activities
- To participate in clinical reviews and contribute to the multi-disciplinary treatment planning for service
- To comply with legislative
- To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. This will include group-work and individual sessions on the ward, in the department or in the
- To work alongside ward staff and activity workers to support the provision of activities to improve the therapeutic environment of the
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of
- To maintain notes and records of contact and clinical interventions to the required Trust and Professional standards, completing written reports as
- To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of mental ill- health and disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment and strategies to improve functioning and well-being.
- To build a knowledge base of local resources (statutory and non-statutory), and to liaise with relevant services in the interest of the patients, their relatives and
- To work flexible hours according to the needs of service delivery, as locally agreed
POLICY / SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- To maintain high standards of Occupational Therapy, liaising with the ward manager and Lead OT on limitations in the provision of the
- To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and
- To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these
- To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and
- To promote appropriate opportunities to develop inter-disciplinary links and the positive benefits of Occupational Therapy intervention for in - patients in the
- To attend relevant Occupational Therapy, Unit and Trust
- To demonstrate continuous professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a
RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
- To fully participate in clinical supervision with supervisor, to review and reflect on own practice and
- To be responsible for the regular supervision, appraisal and Preceptorship, as appropriate, of junior staff as delegated by the Lead
- To be responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy students on placement and to contribute to the education of students and staff of other disciplines in the service as appropriate.
- To contribute to and participate in any in-service training programmes, Occupational Therapy Continuing Professional Development meetings and training initiatives as required.
- To utilise opportunities to develop skills and knowledge further, to keep up to date with current practice and treatment in this field
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
- To co-ordinate the day-to day activities of OT staff and/or students as applicable and agreed with the Lead OT.
- To facilitate effective communication and working relationships between Therapists and other Multi-disciplinary team
- To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management and delivery of designated tasks and projects.
- To ensure and maintain a safe working environment for service users, staff and visitors in accordance with Trust
- To keep, and maintain safely, tools and equipment in use with particular regard to any noxious
- To keep necessary inventories, stock records, cash records in accordance with the service
- To be responsible for monitoring of and ordering of occupational therapy materials and equipment for the unit as delegated by the Head
- To participate in the implementation of clinical governance initiatives as
- To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocol in the in-patient
- To participate in the delivery of the service development
- To participate in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for the In-patient and Occupational Therapy
- To carry out audits of service as required and to participate in relevant audits or research in acute mental health work as
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Working with clients and multi-disciplinary team members, to be responsible for identifying occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan for an agreed caseload of service users, using a programme of advanced occupational therapy skills, mental health interventions and assessment tools.
- To plan, facilitate and evaluate client centred individual and group activity programmes in the unit, using graded activity to achieve treatment goals. To apply knowledge and evidence-based practice acquired through ongoing training and clinical development.
- To work with the Occupational and Arts Therapy staff and all members of the multi- disciplinary team, contributing advice and specialist knowledge to improve functioning, well-being, social inclusion and vocational activities
- To participate in clinical reviews and contribute to the multi-disciplinary treatment planning for service
- To comply with legislative
- To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. This will include group-work and individual sessions on the ward, in the department or in the
- To work alongside ward staff and activity workers to support the provision of activities to improve the therapeutic environment of the
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of
- To maintain notes and records of contact and clinical interventions to the required Trust and Professional standards, completing written reports as
- To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of mental ill- health and disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment and strategies to improve functioning and well-being.
- To build a knowledge base of local resources (statutory and non-statutory), and to liaise with relevant services in the interest of the patients, their relatives and
- To work flexible hours according to the needs of service delivery, as locally agreed
POLICY / SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- To maintain high standards of Occupational Therapy, liaising with the ward manager and Lead OT on limitations in the provision of the
- To comply with the College of Occupational Therapists code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local policies and
- To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these
- To demonstrate the ability to reflect on ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and
- To promote appropriate opportunities to develop inter-disciplinary links and the positive benefits of Occupational Therapy intervention for in - patients in the
- To attend relevant Occupational Therapy, Unit and Trust
- To demonstrate continuous professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a
RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
- To fully participate in clinical supervision with supervisor, to review and reflect on own practice and
- To be responsible for the regular supervision, appraisal and Preceptorship, as appropriate, of junior staff as delegated by the Lead
- To be responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy students on placement and to contribute to the education of students and staff of other disciplines in the service as appropriate.
- To contribute to and participate in any in-service training programmes, Occupational Therapy Continuing Professional Development meetings and training initiatives as required.
- To utilise opportunities to develop skills and knowledge further, to keep up to date with current practice and treatment in this field
Person Specification
HCPC registered
Essential
- Registered with HCPC in date
Qualification
Essential
- DIP COT/ BSC/ MSC occ Therapy
Expereince
Essential
- Acute In patient experience MH
Supervisory
Essential
- supervision of staff /students
management experience
Essential
Person Specification
HCPC registered
Essential
- Registered with HCPC in date
Qualification
Essential
- DIP COT/ BSC/ MSC occ Therapy
Expereince
Essential
- Acute In patient experience MH
Supervisory
Essential
- supervision of staff /students
management experience
Essential
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
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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.
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).
