Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us! We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require. JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed. YOUR APPLICATION It is important that you complete a formal application form as CV’s alone will not be accepted. We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk. Job overview
At Carlton Court, our Older Persons inpatient ward:
Laurel Ward
is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated
Senior Occupational Therapist
to join our MDT and support patients in their recovery from their acute distress. At Laurel Ward, we value the knowledge and expertise of OT colleagues in the assessment and treatment of patients with organic illness and recognise the pivotal role that they play in supporting safe discharges from our wards. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with the MDT including Physiotherapy and the Nursing team. The Senior Occupational Therapist will sit under the ward management for supervision whilst obtaining clinical supervision from an OT in the wider workforce. Each Locality in NSFT now also have an AHP lead and Principal AHP lead for additional support and development of the services. In Older Persons services we have great links between AHP colleagues across professions and with our wider Older Persons teams. Main duties of the job
To oversee and deliver high quality evidence-based practice and embed the Occupational Therapy process within the clinical area. Undertake occupation focused assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for service users. To support in the assessment and discharge planning of patients. This includes equipment provision within the community setting. Contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment and formulation. Providing specialist occupation-based advice and formulation. Be a practice educator for students. Participate/lead on developments within the service by using outcome measures and engaging in Quality Improvement projects (both locally and Trust wide). The post holder would need to have the ability to travel to all parts of the county/or region including those areas/ times of day when public transport may not be available. Provide supervision and leadership to band 5 Occupational Therapists and/or junior therapy staff as required, identifying any learning and development needs in respect of their clinical skills base. Participate in Trust wide projects covering OT specific project and improvement work. Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension A comprehensive in house & external training programmes Career progression Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) Staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Degree, Masters or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council Desirable criteria
Practice educator qualification Experience
Essential criteria
Ability to work both independently and under supervision Post registration experience in Mental Health Desirable criteria
Supervising students/staff Previous line management experience Experience working in a range of mental health settings. Experience of working in Dementia Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to deliver OT assessment and treatment with designated client group Ability to work under pressure managing own caseload and effective prioritisation Demonstrate leadership skills Knowledge
Essential criteria
Specialist Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group Knowledge and understanding of working in Dementia Desirable criteria
Knowledge of current legislation including risk assessment and CPA. Other
Essential criteria
Ability to travel independently EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so. The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale. This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us! We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require. JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed. YOUR APPLICATION It is important that you complete a formal application form as CV’s alone will not be accepted. We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk. Job overview
At Carlton Court, our Older Persons inpatient ward:
Laurel Ward
is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated
Senior Occupational Therapist
to join our MDT and support patients in their recovery from their acute distress. At Laurel Ward, we value the knowledge and expertise of OT colleagues in the assessment and treatment of patients with organic illness and recognise the pivotal role that they play in supporting safe discharges from our wards. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with the MDT including Physiotherapy and the Nursing team. The Senior Occupational Therapist will sit under the ward management for supervision whilst obtaining clinical supervision from an OT in the wider workforce. Each Locality in NSFT now also have an AHP lead and Principal AHP lead for additional support and development of the services. In Older Persons services we have great links between AHP colleagues across professions and with our wider Older Persons teams. Main duties of the job
To oversee and deliver high quality evidence-based practice and embed the Occupational Therapy process within the clinical area. Undertake occupation focused assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for service users. To support in the assessment and discharge planning of patients. This includes equipment provision within the community setting. Contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment and formulation. Providing specialist occupation-based advice and formulation. Be a practice educator for students. Participate/lead on developments within the service by using outcome measures and engaging in Quality Improvement projects (both locally and Trust wide). The post holder would need to have the ability to travel to all parts of the county/or region including those areas/ times of day when public transport may not be available. Provide supervision and leadership to band 5 Occupational Therapists and/or junior therapy staff as required, identifying any learning and development needs in respect of their clinical skills base. Participate in Trust wide projects covering OT specific project and improvement work. Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension A comprehensive in house & external training programmes Career progression Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) Staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Degree, Masters or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council Desirable criteria
Practice educator qualification Experience
Essential criteria
Ability to work both independently and under supervision Post registration experience in Mental Health Desirable criteria
Supervising students/staff Previous line management experience Experience working in a range of mental health settings. Experience of working in Dementia Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to deliver OT assessment and treatment with designated client group Ability to work under pressure managing own caseload and effective prioritisation Demonstrate leadership skills Knowledge
Essential criteria
Specialist Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group Knowledge and understanding of working in Dementia Desirable criteria
Knowledge of current legislation including risk assessment and CPA. Other
Essential criteria
Ability to travel independently EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so. The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale. This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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