Job summary
A rare
and exciting opportunity has arisen to join Herefordshire Community Learning
Disability Teams as a Band 6, 36 hours per week. Part-time will be
considered. The team is based at
Liverpool Court, Commercial Road, Hereford.
The successful
applicant will provide assessment, diagnosis and develop bespoke therapy for a
caseload of service users with a learning disability with complex needs, using
evidence based/ client centred principles and delivered in accordance with HCPC
and College of Occupational Therapy (COT) requirements.
You will be joining a
small but tenacious Multi-Disciplinary team who are all committed to ensuring that
the physical and mental health, communication and occupational needs of
individuals with a learning disability are equitably met.
The
Occupational Therapy Team across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are
innovative in their service delivery using a mix of face-to-face visits, remote
working, and social media to support services users. We meet regularly to offer
peer support and to look at clinical/service issues, developing resources and
regular CPD events, training sessions and face to face away days.
You will receive
regular individual and group supervision, training, and support within this
role to help transfer your skills and develop
competencies in this specialist field.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, using
evidence based/ client centred principles.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of
Occupational Therapy Services. Provide outcomes for the service and service
users by using agreed tools/assessments.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust
Occupational Therapy Service. Ensure OT provision is delivered in accordance
with HCPC and College of Occupational Therapy (COT) requirements.
Provide leadership for junior staff
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
Hold a caseload; this will include those people with complex
Occupational Therapy needs.
For people on their caseload, to be responsible for the whole
process of assessment, care planning, monitoring and review.
Act as an experienced
member of the CLDT in relation to risk assessment giving advice and direction
as required.
Contribute to Continuing Healthcare Assessments.
Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure
progress and ensure effectiveness.
Provide education, consultation and advice to care settings
and day activity placements.
Have knowledge of legislation pertaining to Learning
Disabilities eg mental capacity Act, Best Interest, Valuing People, death by indifference.
Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation
and collaboration.
Able to carry out a moderate
physical effort throughout the working day.
Be required to work with
people who have needs around challenging behaviour
Be required to carry out complex assessments and interventions
in difficult circumstances, e.g., poor environmental conditions, or at times
when service users' behaviour is unpredictable.
Be required to deliver complex and sensitive
information/messages to service users, carers and families.
Be required to travel independently in and around the
community
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
Hold a caseload; this will include those people with complex
Occupational Therapy needs.
For people on their caseload, to be responsible for the whole
process of assessment, care planning, monitoring and review.
Act as an experienced
member of the CLDT in relation to risk assessment giving advice and direction
as required.
Contribute to Continuing Healthcare Assessments.
Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions in order to measure
progress and ensure effectiveness.
Provide education, consultation and advice to care settings
and day activity placements.
Have knowledge of legislation pertaining to Learning
Disabilities eg mental capacity Act, Best Interest, Valuing People, death by indifference.
Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation
and collaboration.
Able to carry out a moderate
physical effort throughout the working day.
Be required to work with
people who have needs around challenging behaviour
Be required to carry out complex assessments and interventions
in difficult circumstances, e.g., poor environmental conditions, or at times
when service users' behaviour is unpredictable.
Be required to deliver complex and sensitive
information/messages to service users, carers and families.
Be required to travel independently in and around the
community
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
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.
- Excellent communication skills, and desire to be part of a team.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to present and provide comprehensive written reports.
- Ability to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively
- Organisational skills particularly an ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
- Competence in using IT systems such as Fwi, Carenotes and ESR
Desirable
- Experience of other fields of practice such as mental health, physical disability
- Participation in audit/research
- Participation in service development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability
- Significant post-qualifying experience
- Experience of leadership
- Evidence of using
- Person Centred approaches
- Evidence of robust risk assessment
- Previous management of complex cases
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of other fields of practice such as mental health, physical disability
- Participation in audit/research
- Participation in service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Occupational Therapy models of practice especially M.O.H.O.
- Sensory Processing Theory and Disorder
- Awareness of the impact of Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disability on functional performanc
- A wide variety of clinical assessments and methods
- Relevant LD government directives and reports such as "Valuing People", "Death by Indifference"
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate training in relevant field, especially Sensory Processing Disorder
- HCPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Qualification approved by the Sensory Integration Network in Sensory Processing Disorder
- Sensory Processing qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Motivated approach
- A demonstrable belief in the value of Occupational Therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
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.
- Excellent communication skills, and desire to be part of a team.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to present and provide comprehensive written reports.
- Ability to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively
- Organisational skills particularly an ability to organise and prioritise caseload.
- Competence in using IT systems such as Fwi, Carenotes and ESR
Desirable
- Experience of other fields of practice such as mental health, physical disability
- Participation in audit/research
- Participation in service development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability
- Significant post-qualifying experience
- Experience of leadership
- Evidence of using
- Person Centred approaches
- Evidence of robust risk assessment
- Previous management of complex cases
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of other fields of practice such as mental health, physical disability
- Participation in audit/research
- Participation in service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Occupational Therapy models of practice especially M.O.H.O.
- Sensory Processing Theory and Disorder
- Awareness of the impact of Learning Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Physical Disability on functional performanc
- A wide variety of clinical assessments and methods
- Relevant LD government directives and reports such as "Valuing People", "Death by Indifference"
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Post graduate training in relevant field, especially Sensory Processing Disorder
- HCPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Qualification approved by the Sensory Integration Network in Sensory Processing Disorder
- Sensory Processing qualification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Motivated approach
- A demonstrable belief in the value of Occupational Therapy as part of a multi-disciplinary approach
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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
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).
