As a Specialist Occupational Therapist in TEWV you will manage a complex caseload independently, assessing occupational performance and delivering specialist occupational interventions, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a leader in the team, service and organisation.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for receiving referrals for occupational therapy, triaging and prioritising these, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self care, productivity and leisure. To use client-centred approaches to co-producing negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these with service users collaboratively. To participate in clinical/professional and management supervision. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. To contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives. To use the Trust electronic patient record system. To abide by all Trust policies and procedures. To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time or two part time Band 6 Occupational Therapist(s) to join our AMH Community Mental Health Teams covering Hambleton and Richmondshire. The teams are based at North Moor House (Northallerton) and Colburn Surgery (Catterick).
The multi-disciplinary team works with adults and their families to deliver high quality service. We are looking for an OT who can work flexibly to meet service needs and has the vision, energy, and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to working with people and families.
You will access wider support from the Occupational Therapy network in North Yorkshire Adult mental health (AMH) in TEWV, to develop a way of delivering a high quality, needs-led OT service, utilising core occupational therapy skills to ensure all of the people we work with have a robust occupational therapy assessment and intervention plan in place.
Job description
The post holder will provide evidence-based assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway and offer input to individuals, their families and carers in the community. All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with adults as well as their family/carers and support system around them is essential. Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the Lead Occupational Therapist for North Yorkshire Adult Mental Health (AMH) for the Trust. The post holder will attend OT Learning and Governance Network to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.
You must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. We will support use of transferable skills from a range of clinical settings.
There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC. Clinical Supervisory Skills course (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale). Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale). Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent). Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist (or equivalent in non-NHS sectors).
Desirable
Accredited Practice Placement Educator (APPLE). Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in Occupational Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs. Experience of supervising students on placement. Experience of participation in quality improvement activities. Experience of participation in clinical governance activities. Experience of developing and delivering training.
Desirable
Day to day supervision of staff.
Knowledge
Essential
National guidance and key standards in own specialist area. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice. Safeguarding and its application in practice. Significant knowledge to post-graduate level of the needs and difficulties of service users in designated specialist area. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System (or willingness to learn in agreed timescale). Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice. Legal aspects of Moving and Handling. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice. Significant knowledge of evidence-based practice in designated specialist area. Research and development methodology.
Skills
Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation. Record keeping and report writing. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice. Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively. Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team. Delegate tasks appropriately. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).
Employer details
Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Moor House North Moor Road Northallerton DL6 2FG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-NYA-009-25
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Main duties of the job
To be responsible for receiving referrals for occupational therapy, triaging and prioritising these, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self care, productivity and leisure. To use client-centred approaches to co-producing negotiated occupational goals and evaluate these with service users collaboratively. To participate in clinical/professional and management supervision. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working. To contribute to and lead on service improvement and quality initiatives. To use the Trust electronic patient record system. To abide by all Trust policies and procedures. To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges.
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time or two part time Band 6 Occupational Therapist(s) to join our AMH Community Mental Health Teams covering Hambleton and Richmondshire. The teams are based at North Moor House (Northallerton) and Colburn Surgery (Catterick).
The multi-disciplinary team works with adults and their families to deliver high quality service. We are looking for an OT who can work flexibly to meet service needs and has the vision, energy, and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to working with people and families.
You will access wider support from the Occupational Therapy network in North Yorkshire Adult mental health (AMH) in TEWV, to develop a way of delivering a high quality, needs-led OT service, utilising core occupational therapy skills to ensure all of the people we work with have a robust occupational therapy assessment and intervention plan in place.
Job description
The post holder will provide evidence-based assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway and offer input to individuals, their families and carers in the community. All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with adults as well as their family/carers and support system around them is essential. Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the Lead Occupational Therapist for North Yorkshire Adult Mental Health (AMH) for the Trust. The post holder will attend OT Learning and Governance Network to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.
You must be able to demonstrate experience of delivery of occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this field of OT. We will support use of transferable skills from a range of clinical settings.
There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC. Clinical Supervisory Skills course (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale). Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale). Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent). Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist (or equivalent in non-NHS sectors).
Desirable
Accredited Practice Placement Educator (APPLE). Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in Occupational Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs. Experience of supervising students on placement. Experience of participation in quality improvement activities. Experience of participation in clinical governance activities. Experience of developing and delivering training.
Desirable
Day to day supervision of staff.
Knowledge
Essential
National guidance and key standards in own specialist area. Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice. Safeguarding and its application in practice. Significant knowledge to post-graduate level of the needs and difficulties of service users in designated specialist area. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System (or willingness to learn in agreed timescale). Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice. Legal aspects of Moving and Handling. Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Care Programme Approach and its application in practice. Significant knowledge of evidence-based practice in designated specialist area. Research and development methodology.
Skills
Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation. Record keeping and report writing. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice. Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively. Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team. Delegate tasks appropriately. Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).
Employer details
Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Moor House North Moor Road Northallerton DL6 2FG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
346-NYA-009-25
#J-18808-Ljbffr
