Occupational Therapist (Development post)
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work as an Occupational Therapist Band 5/6. This is a development role over a period of approximately 2 years to progress through the completion of a competency framework to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Central Adult Mental Health Community Treatment Team based in Ashington, Northumberland. This position allows you to embed your core skills as an Occupational Therapist within a supportive, experienced team. We are committed to providing the best possible care and support to people in the community to develop skills that enable engagement with meaningful occupations that enhance their lives. We use the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to structure assessment, 1:1's, and group interventions. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is friendly and confident to work both autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, seek guidance when needed, and contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy and wider team. It will be useful to have awareness of how mental health issues impact on people's daily lives and how to record and manage risks associated with working in a mental health setting. You will have the chance to work alongside our multi-disciplinary team as well as with a variety of external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people in our community. Main Duties of the Job
To provide occupational therapy service to service users who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations, and a range of mental health conditions under the direction of a more experienced member of Occupational Therapy staff. To manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users. To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family involvement in intervention planning where appropriate. To develop and deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate. The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualized care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity. To provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by Clinical Lead. To incorporate a client-centered philosophy into clinical practice and client-centered collaborative care. About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date: 14th January 2025 Closing date: 28th January 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification Registered with HCPC Commitment to complete fieldwork education training Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge and Experience
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards, and other local and national initiatives Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans Multi-disciplinary teamwork Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories and evidence-based interventions Previous experience of working in a community setting Experience of involving service users/carers in evaluation, planning, and monitoring of services Skills and Competencies
Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnerships with service users and carers To provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions Proven ability to communicate interventions to service users Demonstrate effective written and communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work autonomously and within a team Effective time and caseload management skills Ability to adapt within a changing environment Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users Ability to use IT systems Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills Audit and Evaluation Supervisory Skills Training and presentation skills Commitment to using research skills in practice Role/Team Specific Requirements
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Personal Characteristics
Innovative and creative Flexible and adaptive A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma Additional Requirements
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to work as an Occupational Therapist Band 5/6. This is a development role over a period of approximately 2 years to progress through the completion of a competency framework to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Central Adult Mental Health Community Treatment Team based in Ashington, Northumberland. This position allows you to embed your core skills as an Occupational Therapist within a supportive, experienced team. We are committed to providing the best possible care and support to people in the community to develop skills that enable engagement with meaningful occupations that enhance their lives. We use the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to structure assessment, 1:1's, and group interventions. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is friendly and confident to work both autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, seek guidance when needed, and contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy and wider team. It will be useful to have awareness of how mental health issues impact on people's daily lives and how to record and manage risks associated with working in a mental health setting. You will have the chance to work alongside our multi-disciplinary team as well as with a variety of external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people in our community. Main Duties of the Job
To provide occupational therapy service to service users who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations, and a range of mental health conditions under the direction of a more experienced member of Occupational Therapy staff. To manage and provide ongoing assessment and intervention for service users. To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family involvement in intervention planning where appropriate. To develop and deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions in collaboration with service users and carers where appropriate. The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualized care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery, wellbeing, and maximising independence. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity. To provide clinical supervision to staff members as delegated by Clinical Lead. To incorporate a client-centered philosophy into clinical practice and client-centered collaborative care. About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Job Responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date: 14th January 2025 Closing date: 28th January 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification Registered with HCPC Commitment to complete fieldwork education training Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Knowledge and Experience
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards, and other local and national initiatives Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans Multi-disciplinary teamwork Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories and evidence-based interventions Previous experience of working in a community setting Experience of involving service users/carers in evaluation, planning, and monitoring of services Skills and Competencies
Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnerships with service users and carers To provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions Proven ability to communicate interventions to service users Demonstrate effective written and communication skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work autonomously and within a team Effective time and caseload management skills Ability to adapt within a changing environment Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users Ability to use IT systems Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills Audit and Evaluation Supervisory Skills Training and presentation skills Commitment to using research skills in practice Role/Team Specific Requirements
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Personal Characteristics
Innovative and creative Flexible and adaptive A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma Additional Requirements
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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