Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient dementia assessment and treatment unit, Ruskin, based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and managing a caseload of service users with complex occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations, and a range of mental health, physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive, and/or learning disabilities.

Main Duties

Develop collaborative intervention plans with service users and carers, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary. Consider carer needs and involve carers and family in care planning where appropriate. Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality individualized care, promoting recovery and wellbeing, and maximizing independence.

About Us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. The successful candidate will be involved in supervising OTs and support staff and supporting service improvement projects relating to aspects of care provision such as Talk 1st and Triangle of Care.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Recognized Occupational Therapy degree/qualification
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post

Desirable

  • Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Experience

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
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of providing occupational therapy services
  • Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
  • Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
  • Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
  • Experience of supervising students/non-registered staff

Desirable

  • Understanding of difficult-to-manage/challenging behaviors
  • Undertaking appraisals
  • Coordinating and supporting staff in the day-to-day provision of clinical services

Skills and Competencies

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 and appropriate treatment options, including a range of evidence-based clinical approaches as identified in guidance
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of a high level of professional, organizational, and leadership skills (self and others)
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team
  • Effective time and case management skills
  • Good conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to adapt within a changing environment

Desirable

  • Clinical leadership
  • Training and induction of staff
  • Delegation skills
  • Debriefing skills
  • Teaching/presentation skills

Role/Team Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Open and non-judgmental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial, and leadership roles

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
  • Innovative and creative

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