Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a full-time position has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist working at the New Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield. The post is hours a week between Mon-Sun and shifts are expected to be hours, ranging from earlies and lates, covering times between 7am and 9pm. Shift patterns can be discussed upon recruitment.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to be part of our friendly Occupational Therapy Team.

Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking progressive service that is embracing the therapeutic day and recovery into Older adult acute mental health wards?

Are you someone who has a passion for working with adults with acute mental illness and who wants to use your core skills as an OccupationalTherapist?

This position will work closely with the wider MDT and to provide a therapeutic programme that supports the use of activity and recovery. You will share skills and undertake tasks that support the nursing roles that maximises service user engagement.

Main duties of the job

This position is on an older adult acute mental health unit, based at the Walton Unit.

As a member of the Ward Occupational Therapy Team, the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation.

Additionally, the post holder will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective discharge plan back into the community.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7 Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network Health and wellbeing opportunities Structured learning and development opportunities Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significantothers to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive ininitiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

The post holder will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

The post holder will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with the post holder according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registraton

Desirable

MOHO Experience L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

Working Mental Health Experience Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Experience of using the recovery approach

Desirable

Group work and planning Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleService Line: Mental Health Adults (Acute) Summary of the siteAcer Upper at Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 14 bed acute...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    Are you a professional Occupational Therapist looking for a fulfilling career opportunity?About the Job and Company:Cygnet Health Care, a reputable provider of health and social care services in the UK, invites you to learn more about the following role and consider applying.About Us:Established in 1988, Cygnet Health Care operates across England, Scotland,...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    Cygnet Health Care, a leading provider of health and social care services across England, Scotland, and Wales since 1988, is currently seeking a dedicated professional to join their team at Acer Upper, a 14-bed acute mental health service for women.Service Line:Mental Health Adults (Acute)The primary focus at Cygnet Acer Clinic is to assess and treat service...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have a fabulous opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join a well-established, Band 5 rotation in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire We have one, permanent full-time position available. This rotation offers the opportunity to experience a variety of clinical settings within DCHS including Integrated Community Teams, Learning Disabilities ,...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    You will be responsible for direct delivery of therapeutic occupational activities for people with a diagnosis of organic mental health illness and associated problems related to the Aging process, in particular, Dementia, Challenging Behaviours' and Physical Disabilities.You will carry out all relevant forms of care in support of and supervised/directed by...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join a new team on Bluebell Ward. This post may start on the current Pleasley Ward at the Hartington Unit and then move to Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital in September 2024.Bluebell is a 12-bedded, purpose-built assessment and treatment unit for older...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital are committed, in collaboration with our MDT colleagues, in providing a patient focused service to those who need our care.You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, and other therapy support staff within the services.The post will include working...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Derbyshire Community Health Services is looking for a Patient Manual Handling & Bariatric Care Advisor with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join the Patient Manual Handling & Bariatric Care Team.The ideal person for this post will be an ambitious nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist who has an interest and some knowledge of...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Want to work in the beautiful Peak District National Park?Would you like stunning countryside, charming villages and freedom to escape the crowds as your work office?Are you a registered LD/MH Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Speech & Language Therapist looking for a new challenge?The Intensive Support Team (IST) has a full time vacancies for Band 5 Staff...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

    There is opportunity for a social care practitioner to join Bolsover South P&P team. We work with vulnerable adults (and people approaching adulthood) with long term care needs living in the community and in care placements to complete a person-centred assessment of Care Act eligibility, ad complete a strength-based support plan to meet their goals. The role...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Full time

    Job Title: Band 5 Staff Practitioner Company: Community Health Services in Derbyshire Job Summary: Work in the beautiful Peak District National Park. Enjoy stunning countryside and charming villages as your work setting. We are seeking a registered LD/MH Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Speech & Language Therapist to join our Intensive Support Team (IST)...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Professionals : North Derbyshire Early intervention Service. Bayheath House Chesterfield Fixed term/Secondment Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for Mental Health Practitioner to join the North Derbyshire Early Intervention Service...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustMental Health Professionals: North Derbyshire Early intervention Service.Bayheath HouseChesterfieldFixed term/Secondment Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner post.An exciting opportunity has arisen for Mental Health Practitioner to join the North Derbyshire Early Intervention Service to support the team with their work...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you A registered or soontoqualify MH Nurse/Social Worker or OT, that holds the relevant professional registration? A keen, compassionate, dynamic mental health practitioner with knowledge of working within mental health settings? Passionate about crisis work and ensuring safe and effective interventions are delivered to service users, their families and...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, well respected, fast moving, multi-disciplinary young person's Urgent Care Team? Can you deliver compassionate care to those young people that present in mental health crisis?We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join our CAMHS Urgent Care Team in North Derbyshire. The Team is a...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. About Us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role Service Line:...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    Job Description Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? About Us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Acute) Summary of the site Acer Upper at Cygnet Acer...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    Job Description Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? About Us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Acute) Summary of the site Acer Upper at Cygnet Acer...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Acute) Acer Upper at Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 14 bed acute mental health service for women. The ethos of this service is about assessing and treating service users in the least...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Job summary Base: Cygnet Acer Clinic - Worksop Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3DN Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Job summary Base: Cygnet Acer Clinic - Worksop Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3DN Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Are you a newly qualified or current Band 5 occupational therapist? Do you have a passion...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €20 - €25

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedi cated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist to take on a new locum role. Location: Chesterfield Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract Pay Rate: £20 - £25 per hour (assignment rate)...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Full time

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated & award winning recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to take on a new locum role. **Location**:Chesterfield, Derbyshire **Contract Type**:Locum ongoing contract **Pay Rate**:£25 per hour (assignment rate) **Benefits of working with us**: - Fully online...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Hub Occupational Therapy Team at the Hartington Unit initially and move with the team into the new unit called the Derwent Unit. This is a full time substantive post. Our services are a multi-disciplinary team, providing person-centred holistic care to...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary An opportunity for a full-time position has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist working at the New Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield. The post is hours a week between Mon-Sun and shifts are expected to be hours, ranging from earlies and lates, covering times between 7am and 9pm. Shift patterns can be discussed upon...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    Are you an Occupational Therapist who would like to explore a rewarding career experience? About Us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Your Role Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Acute) Summary of the site Acer Upper at Cygnet Acer Clinic...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €25

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to take on a new locum role. Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract Pay Rate: £25 per hour (assignment rate) Our fully online and paperless...


  • Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. Service Line: Mental Health Adults (Acute) Acer Upper at Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 14 bed acute mental health service for women. The ethos of this service is about assessing and treating service users in the least...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    You will be responsible for direct delivery of therapeutic occupational activities for people with a diagnosis of organic mental health illness and associated problems related to the Aging process, in particular, Dementia, Challenging Behaviours' and Physical Disabilities. You will carry out all relevant forms of care in support of and supervised/directed...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join a new team on Bluebell Ward. This post may start on the current Pleasley Ward at the Hartington Unit and then move to Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital in September 2024. Bluebell is a 12-bedded, purpose-built assessment and treatment unit for...

  • Occupational Therapist

    2 months ago


    Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have a fabulous opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join a well-established, Band 5 rotation in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire! We have one, permanent full-time position available. This rotation offers the opportunity to experience a variety of clinical settings within DCHS including Integrated Community Teams, Learning Disabilities...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join a new team on Bluebell Ward. This post may start on the current Pleasley Ward at the Hartington Unit and then move to Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital in September 2024. Bluebell is a 12-bedded, purpose-built assessment and...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Occupational Therapy Assistant (Older People) NHS AfC: Band 3 Main areaOTAGradeNHS AfC: Band 3ContractPermanentHoursFull time - hours per week Job ref-OPC-8- SiteBluebell WardTownChesterfieldSalary£, - £, per annum, pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 : Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting new post for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service works with clients with a learning disability and covers the beautiful North Derbyshire area. This post will include community and day centre visits as well as working from home and from the base at Ash Green. This role includes...


  • Chesterfield, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    As a recreational co-ordinator you will have responsibility for co-ordinating a service that provides recreational activities for in-patients at the Hartington Unit. You will need to ensure there is a co-ordinated Recreational Service that enhances the service user's stay in hospital and utilise the Hub's space and provide a range of activities. This will...