Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for
a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Redditch Neighbourhood Mental
Health Team.
The successful candidate will
work within the Redditch Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, embedding the principles of Occupational Therapy
by using the philosophy of occupation within a recovery framework.
Our Occupational Therapists are based within
multi-disciplinary teams and as such some team responsibilities of a clinical
nature are required. You would be working as part of a well-established
Neighbourhood Mental Health Team. The role will involve facilitating occupational focused group interventions and delivering occupational
therapy specific interventions to patients within the Redditch Neighbourhood
Mental Health Team. The role will also offer service development
opportunities as well as the supervision of junior staff and students.
The post is for 37.5 hours a
week Monday to Friday,
We have a strong commitment to clinical
supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), offering a
supportive and proactive environment with opportunities for supervision,
training and peer support, both locally and countywide. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy team and will have
access to regular clinical supervision with the Occupational Therapy Lead. We hold regular peer supervision sessions and
Occupational Therapy service development meetings with all the OT staff working
across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Main duties of the job
Work without direct supervision to assess, plan, implement and
evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions with autonomy in community
settings. to include lone working e.g. patients own home.
Ability to use your initiative and creative skills
in developing patient centred Occupational Therapy specific interventions
Utilising standardised assessments within The Model
of Human Occupation to develop specific Occupational Therapy care plans.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred
principles within the occupational model.
To provide leadership through supervision, induction, training and
education of OTs, support staff and volunteers according to organisational
policy and accepted professional standards.
To demonstrate a commitment to the education of OT students
ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision of
students on practice placement
To work in collaboration with the MDT and with
voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and
social care sectors.
To maintain clinical
records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
Application of the Model of Human Occupation
throughout assessment and interventions with patients.
Communicate and promote Occupational Therapy within
the MDT and as part of the Occupational Therapy Service.
Attending 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. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the values and
beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility
for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
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). Commission services where required.
Provide leadership for junior staff, through
supervision and appraisal.
Participate in the planning, development and
evaluation of Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy Service.
Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy
students on practice placement
Work with clients to identify occupational
therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health
and occupational therapy assessment tools (MOHO tools).
Manage a caseload of clients with complex
mental health needs (taking on the role of care co-ordinator and/or vocational
lead where relevant).
Plan and implement client centred individual
and/or group interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
Apply a high level of understanding of the
effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and
adaptations to the clients social ad physical environment. Assess the
occupational needs of defined client group and establish and evaluate
appropriate treatment programmes.
6.Provide a range of carer initiatives using
psychoeducational approaches across the locality.
Provide education, consultation and advice to
other care settings e.g. Nursing Homes, Primary Care and other specialist
mental health services.
Have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health
Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention.
Carry out complex risk assessment involving
wide consultation and collaboration.
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 on a day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility
for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
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). Commission services where required.
Provide leadership for junior staff, through
supervision and appraisal.
Participate in the planning, development and
evaluation of Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy Service.
Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy
students on practice placement
Work with clients to identify occupational
therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health
and occupational therapy assessment tools (MOHO tools).
Manage a caseload of clients with complex
mental health needs (taking on the role of care co-ordinator and/or vocational
lead where relevant).
Plan and implement client centred individual
and/or group interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
Apply a high level of understanding of the
effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and
adaptations to the clients social ad physical environment. Assess the
occupational needs of defined client group and establish and evaluate
appropriate treatment programmes.
6.Provide a range of carer initiatives using
psychoeducational approaches across the locality.
Provide education, consultation and advice to
other care settings e.g. Nursing Homes, Primary Care and other specialist
mental health services.
Have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health
Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention.
Carry out complex risk assessment involving
wide consultation and collaboration.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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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.
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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).
