Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Mental Health - Community)
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
Are you an empathetic Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in mental health?
A fabulous opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, to join our fantastic NHS Trust based in Ripley Derbyshire.
This is also a really positive time to join and contribute to shaping the future of our community mental health services, as part of our transformation to Living Well multi-agency teams.
The Occupational Therapist in post will be working within a community adult mental health service, providing specialist assessment and treatment to service users with a range of mental health conditions.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to the person's diagnosis and identified needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- You will be able to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with CPNs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Employment Specialists and Non–Medical Prescribers.
- You will utilise the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments that are used trust wide and will receive support and training in this.
- The post holder will:
- Be involved in service development and quality improvement projects, as we develop OT pathways across the organisation, build links with our partnership organisations in the community, develop our Individual Placement Support service and grow our peer support services, as we embed the Community Mental Health Framework across our teams.
- Be part of the wider Occupational Therapy Community in Derbyshire Healthcare, contributing to CPD events, practice development opportunities and workforce development.
- Be involved in recruitment of staff and the development of our support staff.
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
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account- The provision of specialist OT clinical advice on the assessment and intervention of clients’ occupational and functional needs.
- Interventions provided will be within the practitioner’s sphere of competency and within their major skill set, the practitioner is expected to liaise with colleagues who may be more experienced within a particular field as and when required.
- Management of a caseload, using OT evidence based, client-centred Recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Assessment and prescription of assistive equipment as required.
- Development of collaborative partnership working with our external partners within the neighbourhood for example CCGs, voluntary sector, social care, education and employment services
- You will play a pivotal role in this work alongside our partner agencies and people with lived experience
- Design, development and facilitation of recovery focussed group work, both internally and in partnership with partner organisations.
- Supervision and support of fellow OT members of the team.
- You will be offered regular management supervision from your service manager and
- Support and develop student placements and newly qualified OTs on our
- Provide regular student placements/shadowing opportunities.
- You will liaise with our AHP Practice Learning Facilitator and AHP Preceptorship Facilitator regularly.
- Support and promotion of our IPS service “Work Your Way” whose Employment Specialists are embedded in our CMHTs.
- Involvement in Trust-wide OT service development and innovation
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Portfolio evidence of CPD, reflection, self-motivation, team leadership skills and EBP
- L'Apple accreditation
Experience/Skills
Essential criteria- Relevant post-registration, clinical expertise
- Post-registration expertise in an adult mental health setting
- Ability to apply and promote OT skills, including carrying out specialised occupational assessments, setting clear occupational goals and facilitating a wide variety of therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision
- The ability to manage own and other’s workload flexibly
- Analytical skills involving skilled interpretation, comparison and reasoned judgement in complex situations
- Flexible planning and organisational skills required for the formulation and adjustment of a broad range of therapeutic activities and programmes within an occupational therapy and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of ordering equipment and adapting environments
- Knowledge of research techniques and experience of clinical audit
- Post-registration expertise working with Adults of working age
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.