Occupational Therapist

3 months ago


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

Job summary

Anexciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join theWorcestershire Localities within the Neighbourhood Community Mental HealthTeams (NMHT).

An exciting opportunity for either an experiencedOT or someone wishing to develop their career.As enthusiastic OT you will lead practice development and will besupported within the team by both the clinical and leadership structure.

Contributing to the delivery of our services,facilitating group interventions and working with individuals on improving thefunctioning in their lives, as a key member of our MDT across the Primary CareNetworks ensuring our patients receive expert care focused on recovery.

The post is for hours a week Monday to Friday,although we would consider applications for hours a week over 3 days. Wealso allow flexibility for hybrid working if clinically possible.

Are youpassionate and looking to be part of OT provision within the NMHT then we wouldwelcome your application.

Main duties of the job

You would be working as partof a well-established and supportive Occupational Therapy team. All our OTscomplete specific and Specialist Occupational Therapy Roles as part of the MDT.The role involves:

Being part of the OT provision Supervised and supported by OT's Part of an MDT that values and respects OT Able to use your initiative and creative skills Developing knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupationand other specialist assessmentsTheability to communicate effectively Working flexibly toprovide the service delivery need across the county Being an enthusiastic,motivated and innovative thinker to become part of the team An ability to workautonomously to manage your own case load An ability to problemsolve and manage time effectively Experience ofworking with this user group in community settings. Attending weekly MDT meetings,participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services dependingon patient need.

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

Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of theorganisation and promote these Act as a role model to colleagues, maintaining the higheststandards of professionalism Use initiative and take responsibility for the quality of yourwork and the service you provide Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidencebased / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluateinterventions; these interventions will be underpinned by the Model of HumanOccupation (MOHO). To commission services where required Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision andappraisal. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OTServices, within a designated area / team, holding responsibility for definedprojects Provide outcomes for the service and service users by using agreedtools/assessments underpinned by MOHO Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OTService Regularly supervise OT students

For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group. Knowledge / experience of audit procedures Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application

Desirable

Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice

Additional Criteria

Essential

Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

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

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

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Supervisory / appraisal skills

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