Part Time (15 hours) - Fixed Term - 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) to work as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist on a 12 months fixed term basis. The role is based within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at Balladen House Rawtenstall.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist with an interest working with older adults who wants to expand their clinical skills within mental health. You will have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job Balladen House is a supportive and friendly place to work. You will have the opportunity to develop and will work with and receive supervision from experienced therapists within the team. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based practice forums, occupational therapy forums, continuing professional development training sessions, and an AHP research forum. We highly value staff health and wellbeing and provide opportunities for one to one and group time within work as well as regular social meet ups.
LSCFT is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust's approach to multidisciplinary care. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing people's rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed.
About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current best practice in OT Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management
Experience Essential Application of the OT process Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Balladen House Rawtenstall BB4 6SL
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) to work as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist on a 12 months fixed term basis. The role is based within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at Balladen House Rawtenstall.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist with an interest working with older adults who wants to expand their clinical skills within mental health. You will have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job Balladen House is a supportive and friendly place to work. You will have the opportunity to develop and will work with and receive supervision from experienced therapists within the team. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based practice forums, occupational therapy forums, continuing professional development training sessions, and an AHP research forum. We highly value staff health and wellbeing and provide opportunities for one to one and group time within work as well as regular social meet ups.
LSCFT is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust's approach to multidisciplinary care. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing people's rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed.
About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current best practice in OT Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management
Experience Essential Application of the OT process Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Balladen House Rawtenstall BB4 6SL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
351-PEN932-EB
#J-18808-Ljbffr
