Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Worcestershire Localities within the South
Neighbourhood Community Mental Health Teams (NMHT).
An
exciting opportunity for a nearly qualified occupational therapist with an
interest in developing their career in Community Mental Health. As an enthusiastic OT you will contribute to
the delivery of the OT service working alongside Band 6 OTs and OT support
workers. This will involve facilitating group interventions and working with
individuals on improving their functioning, as a key member of our MDT across
the Primary Care Networks ensuring our patients receive expert care focused
recovery.
The post is for
37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, although we would consider applications for
22.5 hours a week over 3 days. We also allow flexibility for hybrid working if
clinically possible.
If you are you passionate and looking to
be part of OT provision within the NMHT then we would welcome your application.
Once appointed, the main base for this
role can be negotiated with the recruiting manager.
Please be advised NHS Jobs Service will not be available
on 13th & 14th and 20th & 21st
April 2024. Do not attempt to use the service at these times and consider
this for your application submission.
Main duties of the job
You would be working as part
of a well-established and supportive Occupational Therapy team. All our OTs
complete specific and Specialist Occupational Therapy Roles as part of the MDT.
The role involves being
- Part of the OT provision
- Supervised and supported by OT's
- Part of an MDT that values and respects OT
- Able to use your initiative and creative skills
- Developing knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation
and other specialist assessmentsThe
ability to communicate effectively
- Working flexibly to
provide the service delivery need across the county
- Being an enthusiastic,
motivated and innovative thinker to become part of the team
- An ability to work
autonomously to manage your own case load
- An ability to problem
solve and manage time effectively.
- Experience of
working with this user group in community settings.
- Attending weekly MDT meetings,
participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending
on patient need.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the
organisation and promote these
- Act as a role model to colleagues, maintaining the highest
standards of professionalism
- Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of your
work and the service you provide
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence
based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions; these interventions will be underpinned by the Model of Human
Occupation (MOHO). To commission services where required
- Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and
appraisal.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT
Services, within a designated area / team, holding responsibility for defined
projects
- Provide outcomes for the service and service users by using agreed
tools/assessments underpinned by MOHO
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT
Service
- Regularly supervise OT students on completion of practice educator
training
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the
organisation and promote these
- Act as a role model to colleagues, maintaining the highest
standards of professionalism
- Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of your
work and the service you provide
- Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence
based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions; these interventions will be underpinned by the Model of Human
Occupation (MOHO). To commission services where required
- Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and
appraisal.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT
Services, within a designated area / team, holding responsibility for defined
projects
- Provide outcomes for the service and service users by using agreed
tools/assessments underpinned by MOHO
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT
Service
- Regularly supervise OT students on completion of practice educator
training
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience of research or audit
- Advice and support of junior staff and/or students
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and Mental Health/Learning Disabilities
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Applied knowledge of mental health legislation, including CPA and Risk Assessment Management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process with designated client group
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Group work skills
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Computer literacy
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management Policies
Desirable
- Training and facilitation skills
- Supervisory skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Registration with HCPC
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
- Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience of research or audit
- Advice and support of junior staff and/or students
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and Mental Health/Learning Disabilities
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Applied knowledge of mental health legislation, including CPA and Risk Assessment Management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process with designated client group
- Planning and coordination of treatment packages
- Group work skills
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Computer literacy
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Application of Health, Safety and Risk Management Policies
Desirable
- Training and facilitation skills
- Supervisory skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Registration with HCPC
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
- Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
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).
