Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Main area: Community Learning Disabilities Grade: Band 6 Contract: 12 months (Fixed term) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 350-SC6867318-A Site: Willis House, Town Whiston Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist seeking to develop their clinical experience and knowledge within the Community Learning Disability setting. The team covers across Knowsley and St Helens and is based at Willis House, Cumber Lane, Prescot. You will be joining an established Multi Disciplinary Team made up of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists. The Team is dedicated to provide high quality care to meet the needs of the Learning Disability population across Knowlsey and St Helens. The post holder will be a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner that is able to work in an autonomous manner. The post holder will use evidence based principles to assess, develop treatment plans, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with Learning Disabilities. Main duties of the job
The post holder will effectively manage a caseload of clients with complex needs as an autonomous practitioner. Clinical Supervision and support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. The post holder will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, carers, families and the multidisciplinary team, following an evidence-based OT process. The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality assessment, delivering treatment interventions plans, and evaluating outcomes for individuals with complex needs. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards. Person specification
Qualifications
Current HPC registration KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in relevant health settings. Supervision of staff. Effective team working within a multi-agency framework. Experience of service development. Experience using both group and individual treatment skills. Skills
Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to formulate relevant reports. Delegation and coordination. Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. Flexible approach/ creative thinking.
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Band 6
Main area: Community Learning Disabilities Grade: Band 6 Contract: 12 months (Fixed term) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 350-SC6867318-A Site: Willis House, Town Whiston Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore, we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist seeking to develop their clinical experience and knowledge within the Community Learning Disability setting. The team covers across Knowsley and St Helens and is based at Willis House, Cumber Lane, Prescot. You will be joining an established Multi Disciplinary Team made up of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists. The Team is dedicated to provide high quality care to meet the needs of the Learning Disability population across Knowlsey and St Helens. The post holder will be a dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner that is able to work in an autonomous manner. The post holder will use evidence based principles to assess, develop treatment plans, implement and evaluate interventions for clients with Learning Disabilities. Main duties of the job
The post holder will effectively manage a caseload of clients with complex needs as an autonomous practitioner. Clinical Supervision and support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. The post holder will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, carers, families and the multidisciplinary team, following an evidence-based OT process. The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality assessment, delivering treatment interventions plans, and evaluating outcomes for individuals with complex needs. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards. Person specification
Qualifications
Current HPC registration KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in relevant health settings. Supervision of staff. Effective team working within a multi-agency framework. Experience of service development. Experience using both group and individual treatment skills. Skills
Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to formulate relevant reports. Delegation and coordination. Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. Flexible approach/ creative thinking.
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