Occupational Therapist Band 5 - Derbyshire Dales AWA Living Well
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work.We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
The Derbyshire Dales Community AWA Living Well Team is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Occupational Therapist to join the friendly and supportive team based at St Oswalds Hopsital.
The work will involve assessing and supporting adults with mental ill health who live within their local community. As such you will need to have the ability to travel across a the geographical area.
There is an expectation that you will be able to manage a diverse caseload, under the supervision of our Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
You will play a pivotal role in collaborative working, alongside our partner agencies, including the voluntary sector.
The teams work in a multi-disciplinary way and as such, Occupational Therapy is integral to this process.
The team is friendly, motivated and dynamic.
You will be encouraged to continue your professional development with the help of regular supervision and access to training opportunities
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide OT assessment and intervention of a person’s occupational and functional needs. Interventions provided will be within the practitioner’s sphere of competency.
- Liaise with colleagues who may be more experienced within a particular field as and when required.
- Show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions.
- Provide OT assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups.
- Work closely with the nursing and medical team, to provide a therapeutic programme that supports the use of activity and recovery.
- Work closely with the multi–disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with the OT, CPNs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and the VCSE (voluntary sector).
- Be professionally and legally accountable under the HCPC code of professional practice.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting
- Group skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Occupational Therapy Degree
- HCPC registration
- Post-graduate training relevant to specialist area
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.