Specialist Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


HoughtonLeSpring, Durham, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join Sunderland and South Tyneside Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.

Applicants will have post registration experience and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of Service Users with a range of complex mental health needs in the psychosis pathway.

You should have the ability to work autonomously in a wider multi-disciplinary team that offers a range of treatment pathways, and who work collaboratively with service users and carers to promote recovery.

You will need to be clinically confident and be competent in working with individuals in a community setting. You should have a collaborative and enthusiastic approach as well as passion and commitment in providing interventions and promoting recovery based approaches

You will be supported and encouraged to continue to develop your own specialist knowledge and areas of interest.

Your development will be guided using clinical supervision, operational supervision with the Pathway Manager and caseload management with the team's Clinical Lead. You will also receive clinical supervision from the OT Clinical Lead alongside team/peer support, training opportunities and use of the Trust's appraisal process.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the Occupational Therapy provision within the team, and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex mental health needs.

In partnership with the Service Users and Carers you will develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.

To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.

To take role of Lead Professional when required

To deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions.

The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.

Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.

To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 11th June 2024

Closing date: 24th June 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Certificates and experience

Essential

Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification HCPC Registration Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.

knowledge

Essential

Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post. Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives.

skills

Essential

Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs. Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills. Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in Guidance). Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Clinical skills

Essential

Evidence of MDT and multi agency working

Desirable

Evidence of understanding needs of carers

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