Community Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Kidderminster, United Kingdom Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Areyou an Occupational Therapist with experience in dementia care looking for anew challenge? If so come and join our dynamic and innovative team, dedicatedto delivering high quality, evidenced based dementia assessment and postdiagnostic interventions to people presenting with early symptoms of dementia.We are continuously looking to develop and enhance the service we offer, andthis includes many opportunities to develop as individuals through both formalan informal training and supervision. Some of our previous team members havebecome Team Leaders and we have also been able to support the development of 2team members into Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

Theteams base is in Kidderminster Hospital, but we offer a county wide servicewith the flexibility of working from home or other trust bases around thecounty. Staff are aligned to geographical areas and we are advertising twoposts, one in the north and one in the south of the county (to be confirmed atinterview).

If you would like an informal discussion aboutwhether this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Managerwho can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.

Main duties of the job

Weare looking for an Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest andexperience in dementia assessment and post diagnostic interventions. You willplay an integral role in supporting patients and their families through adementia assessment and post diagnostic support. This will include deliveringpre-diagnostic counselling, taking a detailed clinical history, undertakingcognitive testing and where appropriate formulating a diagnosis with theConsultant Psychiatrist and communicating this back to the patient. Following adiagnosis, we offer a time limited period of post diagnostic intervention whichincludes supporting with psychological adjustment, offering specialist advicein relation to the management of symptoms, liaising with other agencies social services and primary care and onward referral/ signposting.

You will work closely with Occupational Therapists,Psychologists, Psychiatrists and support workers to ensure we offer the bestcare possible.

Therewill be opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in dementia carethrough in-house and external training, supervision and coaching.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / degree in OT Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment Postgraduate training relevant to mental health I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group

Experience

Essential

Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work

Desirable

Experience of a range of mental health settings. Supervision of junior staff and students

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