Occupational Therapist Band 6 - Doncaster
Job overview
The Doncaster Adult mental health wards, Brodsworth, Cusworth including the Psychiatric Intensive Care unit Skelbrooke are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist who has experience of working within the specialism of mental health.We are also able to support return to practice if you are looking to regain your HCPC registration.
The wards provide inpatient care to 18–65-year-olds on a sectorised basis, in conjunction with the Crisis Resolution Service.
Main duties of the job
To work within an occupational therapy mental health pathway aimed at supporting service users to achieve their recovery goals/ functional stability
To carry out assessments and interventions, utilising the OT process, from initial assessment to discharge planning and evaluation
To use MOHO as a core framework for practice (including MOHO based standardised assessments and formulations for pre-post therapy outcome measures and patient-centred goal planning)
Carry a clinical caseload of service user’s requiring specialist OT, planning and prioritising own work, with opportunity to have regular patient input from the OT assistants.
Delegate clinical duties to other OTs and/or OT assistants ensuring they have appropriate knowledge, understanding and competence.
Providing support and supervision for OTAs and initiating and reviewing OTA delivered patient goal plans.
Gather, analyse and evaluate information to identify occupational performance and participation issues in partnership with the service user, carer and colleagues.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
Education/skills
Essential criteria- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the HCPC
- Practice Placement Educator Qualification
- To abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Extensive demonstrable clinical experience including individual and group work.
- Ability to build effective multidisciplinary/agency working relationships.
- Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice.
- Experience of a range of mental health settings
- Membership of professional body.
- Membership of RCOT Specialist Section.
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa