Occupational Therapist

5 days ago

Grimsby, United Kingdom Navigo Health and Social Care CIC Full time

Job summary

This is anexciting opportunity to work in the Navigo Rehabilitation Team who arededicated to supporting individuals in mental health rehabilitation, promotingempowerment and independence.

Weuse a variety of approaches to enable service users to improve theirindependence, safety and quality of life. From working with individualsresiding at Hope Court (community rehabilitation unit) and Brocklesby Lodge(inpatient rehabilitation) as well as in their own homes to provide practicaland educational support and compensatory strategies to enable them to do whatthey need, want and like to do. We create plans with people to support them toachieve their goals and aspirations.

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessful applicant will directly line manage the rehabilitation Therapy team,as well as be directly involved in the assessment and delivery of identifiedoccupational needs of the individuals using the service.

You will beexpected to:

Hold acaseload in which you will be expected to manage autonomously and usingprioritisation skills to ensure people are seen in a timely manner toappropriately manage any risks.

Assess,develop, implement and evaluate OT care plans using a person centred approachwith individuals using the service.

Liaise andeffectively communicate with all people involved in an individual's care,including consultants, AC/RC, social workers, nurses, Assistant Practitioners,carers and family members.

Promoteand develop innovative and creative ways of working using the resourcesavailable to achieve the possible care and outcomes.

About us

Hello

We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire'smental health and well-being. We are an award-winning social enterprise thatprovides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

The whole basis of our work isto deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

We offer a range of mentalhealth services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialistsupport such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitationand recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eatingdisorder facility.

Ranked as one of the top UKcompanies to work for, we featured in the Best Companies top 100 large companylist and were named sixth best health and social care company 2023.

As a social enterprise, we dothings a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commerciallyviable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunitiesincluding Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes.

Working at Navigo is not likeworking anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

We like to work withforward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come join us

Job description

Job responsibilities

To beresponsible for coordinating and developing the rehabilitation OT service underthe supervision of the OT Clinical Lead

Toautonomously manage and deliver an effective, evidence based occupationaltherapy (OT) service to people diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness/ mentalhealth problem who are resident within the locality and in receipt ofrehabilitation services.

To beresponsible for specialist OT assessment, developing, implementing andevaluating therapy plans using a person-centred approach and incorporating theRecovery Star.

To providesupervision for junior OT staff within the rehabilitation service.

To educate,advise and recommend appropriate person-centred activity programmes which willenhance service users quality of life and participation in meaningfulactivities.

As a memberof a multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectivelycommunicating with all relevant parties.

To promoteinnovative and creative ways of working with service users/carers with complexneeds.

Effectivelymanage the resources available to achieve the best possible care and outcomesfor service users

Createa stimulating and productive working and learning environment for themselves,colleagues and students

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to demonstrate maintenance of CPD and ongoing learning. Evidence of developed communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation Evidence of ability to meet changes in service needs Evidence of ability to chair meetings/discussions and make constructive comments Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group Ability to transport self to a variety of locations to meet the needs of service users.

Desirable

Full, clear driving license and use of a car.

Knowledge

Essential

A working knowledge of CPA, current practice in mental health, risk assessment and management. Knowledge of safe working practices. Knowledge of a range of theories/models underpinning Occupational Therapy clinical practice. Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation and guidance. Knowledge of audit processes Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT Awareness of current research relevant to the field Interview. Professional portfolio.

Desirable

Knowledge of audit processes Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT Awareness of current research relevant to the field.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years POST registration experience working with people with functional mental health problems and/or cognitive impairment. Knowledge of OT Theory, models of practice relevant to post Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team Experience of effective caseload management Experience of liaising with other teams or services GPs, Voluntary sector services, Care Management Experience of managing staff and students. Experience of working in a team setting. Experience in service development and implementation. Experience of presenting at professional forums. Experience of audit and service user involvement Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes Application form. Interview. Reference. Professional Portfolio.

Desirable

Experience in service development and implementation. Experience of presenting at professional forums. Experience of audit and service user involvement Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. State registration with HPC. Have specialist knowledge and training in SMI, gained through post registration experience and specific training and apply this specialist knowledge when delivering care to service users.

Desirable

Post-basic education in mental health practice relevant to the practice area Practice Educator qualification (APPLE).

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