Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
We
are pleased to advertise the Band 6 Occupational therapy post within the acute
working age adults service in Wakefield. This post is based within a fast-paced
service where you will work with service users with diverse needs and a variety
of presentations. This setting will support you developing your knowledge in
the field of acute mental health.
You
will be responsible for undertaking OT assessments both on the wards and within
the community identifying needs, plan and provide interventions on a 1:1 or
group basis and support service users on their discharge pathway.
You
will work with a team of Occupational therapists and activity facilitators,
alongside other AHPs and be a key member of the wider MDT.
Working
hours are Monday to Friday 8-4 or 9-5.
The
organisation has a strong AHP structure and supports individuals with their learning
and development. You will receive regular supervision and peer support,
alongside your appraisal.
You
will also be part of the trusts Occupational therapy networks within the
organisation.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
You
will be a key member of the OT team. You will provide support, supervision and
leadership for the team ensuring that the provision provided is safe and of
high quality. You will work with service users with diverse needs identifying
occupational therapy needs through screening and assessments, plan intervention
and implement intervention via 1:1 or group.
You
will provide supervision and support for staff and students within the OT team.
You will support the provision of activities on the wards.
You
will have excellent communication skills to work with the service users, team
members and the wider MDT. You will be skilled in occupational therapy
assessment both standardised and non standardised with confident prioritisation
skills and be an advocate for occupational therapy.
You
will have good organisation skills, be flexible in your approach and
demonstrate leadership skills to support the team and MDT. You will support
service development and ensure that service users are receiving high quality
care.
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will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be part of a
cohesive and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in providing specialist occupational
therapy assessment and treatment for individuals receiving in-patient care
enabling service users to engage in a wide range of individual and group based treatment
activities. You will be actively
involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area.
The
post holder will be part of a well recognised service that places emphasis of
staff support and professional development and you will be expected to
participate in staff training and supervision.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Clinical
1.
To manage an individual caseload, providing
Occupational Therapy assessments for service
users receiving in-patient care and within the community,
prioritising clinical needs and providing an effective service.
2.
To work with service users to identify Occupational
Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using occupational therapy
assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.
3.
To plan and implement a client centred
Occupational Therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis,
using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
4.
To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in
order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
5.
To demonstrate a broad level of understanding
of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyles
changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
6.
To be responsible for providing Occupational
Therapy advice in the multidisciplinary team assessment of service users and
carers to ensure that an integrated approach to assessment and treatment is
achieved and maintained.
7.
To work proactively alongside ward staff, community
agencies and voluntary agencies to provide a seamless service for service users.
8.
To maintain an effective communication network
within the team, and to liaise with other agencies and disciplines from the
voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that service user needs are met.
9.
To maintain up to date service user records and
activity data in accordance with professional and Trust standards.
10.
To provide an Occupational Therapy perspective
in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences
as required.
11.
To provide Occupational Therapy reports (as
prequired) on assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to
Consultants, GP's and other agencies involved, and to ensure that all
correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
12.
To empower families and carers to support
individuals with mental health problems.
13.
To involve clients in all aspects of
assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment programmes.
14.
To promote the positive health and well being
of the individual.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health/learning disabilities
- Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work
- Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measure
- Detailed knowledge of current legislation/guideance e.g. CPA Care Programme Approach, Risk assessment and management.Excellent communication skills
- Able to work as part of a MDT and independently
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Computer literacy
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience working in mental health/learning disabilities
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision of staff and students
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management experience
- Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings
Qualifications
Essential
- COT Diploma, BSc/BA, MA Occupational Therapy
- HCPC State Registration
Desirable
- Leadership / first line management certificate
Training
Essential
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor preparation certificate (or to achieve within 12 months)
- Clinical supervisors training (or willingness to complete)
- To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise relevant to clinical area
Desirable
- Post graduate training relevant to mental health/learning disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated, professional, resourceful, flexible and adaptable
- Able to self direct and have good time management skills
- Able to use tact/diplomacy and common sense
- Committed to team working and providing the best possible patient care
- Able to adapt to change and lead others as a positive change agent
- Act as a positive role model to other members of the team
- Able to provide leadership to the team and encourage reflection on practice
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Fieldhead Hospital
Wakefield
WF13SP