Job summary
Are
you an Occupational Therapist with experience in dementia care looking for a
new challenge? If so come and join our dynamic and innovative team, dedicated
to delivering high quality, evidenced based dementia assessment and post
diagnostic interventions to people presenting with early symptoms of dementia.
We are continuously looking to develop and enhance the service we offer, and
this includes many opportunities to develop as individuals through both formal
an informal training and supervision. Some of our previous team members have
become Team Leaders and we have also been able to support the development of 2
team members into Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The
teams base is in Kidderminster Hospital, but we offer a county wide service
with the flexibility of working from home or other trust bases around the
county. Staff are aligned to geographical areas and we are advertising two
posts, one in the north and one in the south of the county (to be confirmed at
interview).
If you would like an informal discussion about
whether this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager
who can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for an Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest and
experience in dementia assessment and post diagnostic interventions. You will
play an integral role in supporting patients and their families through a
dementia assessment and post diagnostic support. This will include delivering
pre-diagnostic counselling, taking a detailed clinical history, undertaking
cognitive testing and where appropriate formulating a diagnosis with the
Consultant Psychiatrist and communicating this back to the patient. Following a
diagnosis, we offer a time limited period of post diagnostic intervention which
includes supporting with psychological adjustment, offering specialist advice
in relation to the management of symptoms, liaising with other agencies e.g.
social services and primary care and onward referral/ signposting.
You will work closely with Occupational Therapists,
Psychologists, Psychiatrists and support workers to ensure we offer the best
care possible.
There
will be opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in dementia care
through in-house and external training, supervision and coaching.
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
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
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
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
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
EIDS, F Block, Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ