NHS Specialist Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Stockport Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time

Come and join our fabulous new team at Woodbank Unit


An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and be part of our brand-new female Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit


Motivated to create a brand-new ward and improving our service users experience?


We are looking for passionate, dedicated and highly motivated individuals to be part of a transforming team at Woodbank Female Psychiatric Intensive Unit (6 bedded unit) at Stepping Hill Hospital.


You will act as a positive role model that positively reflects the philosophy of the unit and the values of the trust. We will be offering an 8-10-week induction focusing on principles of trauma informed care, clinical risk, care planning, managing violence and aggression, STORM training, Physical health training, least restrictive/Safewards training, mandatory training, ILS/BLS and Fire drills to enable for you to feel well equipped and confident. There will be an opportunity for professional development and access further MOHO training.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and develop and co-ordinate Occupational therapy for service users within the Psychiatric intensive care service.


The post holder will supervise and support the technical instructor and junior staff as applicable to their role.


The post holder will provide a variety of group and individual treatment interventions, promoting a recovery and social inclusion focused approach. They will provide assessment and intervention on the unit and in the community.


We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.


Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. Our team provides short-term intensive assessment, treatment, and support to Service Users, who maybe experiencing a mental health crisis, and often present with a variety of complex mental health needs.


To maximise Service User recovery, the teams will be working in a trauma informed way and utilising the RAID model of care. Upon joining our team, we will ensure that successful candidates undergo both mandatory and bespoke training, to fully equip them with the skills required to work within our PICU environment
BSc Occupational Therapy
Registration with the Health Professionals Council
Training in Model of Human Occupation
Post registration diploma or equivalent experience in relevant field

Experience of applying the OT process with people with acute mental health needs
Experience of competent performance at Band 5 in an acute mental health setting.
Experience of contributing to MDT risk assessments
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Process
Understanding of specific needs of clients with mental health problems and their impact on occupational functioning
Sound understanding of current government policies in relation to Acute Care including national guidelines, Mental Health Act, Risk Assessment processes and CPA processes.
Awareness of Occupational Therapy Model of Human Occupation Assessment Tools and other OT models
Interest in engaging in Occupational Therapy service development.

Ability to provide clinical supervision for junior staff / support staff and OT students.

Demonstration of professionalism through good timekeeping, adherence to policies and maintaining strong relations within the MDT
Basic level of computer literacy
Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
Willingness to participate in activities that aid the development the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.


Woodbank Unit Stepping Hill Hospital

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