Job summary
The Complex Needs Service (CNS) supports patients diagnosed
with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder using the Structured Clinical
Management framework. This is a specialist role, working as part of a
well-resourced close-knit team where your contributions will play a significant
part in a persons recovery.
Your role as an occupational therapist will be one element
in a structured treatment package. You will work alongside the team which
comprises psychologists, a social worker, consultant medical
psychotherapist and peer support workers. The team also has two occupational
therapy assistants (OTAs) whom you will work closely with.
Your
responsibilities will be the planning of, overseeing implementation of, and evaluation
of occupational therapy interventions. You will triage patients that enter the
CNS caseload and then assess and case-manage the occupational therapy input for
those that have the highest occupational needs. This is a 10-12 month fixed
term contract.
Main duties of the job
- You will work one day a week, 9am-5pm,
excluding bank holidays, from NHS community bases. At interview we will explore
your preferred working day.
- You will oversee the occupational therapy (OT)
input that is delivered to patients on the CNS caseload, providing case
management, from assessment through to evaluation.
- You will complete initial assessments and
develop care plans.
- You will work with a team of OTAs. You will hold
overall responsibility for the OT caseload. The OTAs see patients weekly for
1-1 sessions and implement the care plans that you develop.
- You will undertake regular reviews with both
patient and OTA present, to manage barriers, shape the care plan, and indicate care
plan completion.
- You will use MOHO tools.
- All patients are invited to two OT-led optional
groups delivered by the OTAs. You will have opportunity to attend and will
play a key role in the groups ongoing development.
- You will have regular Clinical and Management
supervision.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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).
- Provide leadership for junior staff.
- Participate in the planning, development and
evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services, holding responsibility for defined
projects.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development
of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service.
- Promote awareness of the specialist role of
occupational therapy within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate
- Ensure that up to date written and electronic
records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and
Trust standards and provide specialist occupational therapy records relevant to
practice setting.
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
- 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).
- Provide leadership for junior staff.
- Participate in the planning, development and
evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services, holding responsibility for defined
projects.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development
of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service.
- Promote awareness of the specialist role of
occupational therapy within the team, negotiating priorities where appropriate
- Ensure that up to date written and electronic
records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and
Trust standards and provide specialist occupational therapy records relevant to
practice setting.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within/related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
- Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation (provide text here)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within/related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
- Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation (provide text here)
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).
