Senior Occupational Therapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a functional MHSOP 15 bedded inpatient ward. Based on Roseberry Ward at Bowes Lyon Unit, Lanchester Road Hospital.

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist in TEWV you will

• Comprehensively assess occupational performance and functioning
• Deliver specialist occupational therapy treatment
• Always demonstrate adherence to the Trust Values
• Operate as a leader in the team, service and organisation

This is a full time post however would consider reduced hours.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

• Is professionally accountable for own occupationally complex therapy caseload, working within an MDT to deliver occupational therapy 1-1 and/or in groups, in a variety of settings (which may include the people who use our services’ own home). Undertakes complex and noncomplex occupational therapy assessments, co-creates occupational therapy goals, and delivers occupational therapy intervention. Reviews occupational therapy intervention in collaboration with people who use our services and family as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to promote independence and wellbeing. Promotes and maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all people who use our services in the delivery of people who use our services centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs. Ensures occupational therapy intervention is based on current risk assessment, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and whole system support requirements, taking into account relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic, and environmental factors. Participate in clinical/professional supervision and management supervision Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working Contribute to and lead on occupational therapy related service improvement and quality initiatives in working area Use the Trust electronic patient record system Abide by all Trust policies and procedures Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges
• Is professionally accountable for own occupationally complex therapy caseload, working within an MDT to deliver occupational therapy 1-1 and/or in groups, in a variety of settings (which may include the people who use our services’ own home).
• Undertakes complex and noncomplex occupational therapy assessments, co-creates occupational therapy goals, and delivers occupational therapy intervention. Reviews occupational therapy intervention in collaboration with people who use our services and family as part of the Multidisciplinary Team to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Promotes and maintains safety, privacy and dignity of all people who use our services in the delivery of people who use our services centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Ensures occupational therapy intervention is based on current risk assessment, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and whole system support requirements, taking into account relevant physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic, and environmental factors.
• Participate in clinical/professional supervision and management supervision
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team working
• Contribute to and lead on occupational therapy related service improvement and quality initiatives in working area
• Use the Trust electronic patient record system
• Abide by all Trust policies and procedures
• Respond flexibly and creatively to challenges

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

We are looking for an OT who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy and inspiration to develop creative, imaginative solutions to delivering occupational therapy with those we serve and their families.

The post holder will provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and treatment as part of the occupational therapy clinically linked pathway linked to offering 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 older people with mental health concerns as well as the family/carers and system around them is essential.

Clinical/professional supervision is provided by the supervising occupational therapist as identified by the relevant lead occupational therapist.

The postholder will attend the relevant occupational therapy learning and governance network to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to wider occupational therapy service developments.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate experience of delivering occupational therapy, keenness to continually develop themselves and others, and a particular interest in this clinical area.

We will support the use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings.

There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.