Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the
Worcestershire Localities within the Neighbourhood Community Mental Health
Teams (NMHT).
An exciting opportunity for either an experienced
OT or someone wishing to develop their career.
As enthusiastic OT you will lead practice development and will be
supported within the team by both the clinical and leadership structure.
Contributing to the delivery of our services,
facilitating group interventions and working with individuals on improving the
functioning in their lives, as a key member of our MDT across the Primary Care
Networks ensuring our patients receive expert care focused on 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.
Are you
passionate and looking to be part of OT provision within the NMHT then we would
welcome your application.
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
For full detail 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
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Knowledge/experience of audit procedures
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Knowledge/experience of audit procedures
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation
- Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in OT
- Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment
- Postgraduate training relevant to mental health
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
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).
