Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and dynamic Community Mental Health Team in Dudley.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to the continual development and improvement of patientcare. We work with working age adultswith complex mental health needs. Our focus is on recovery andyour role will be instrumental in this.
BCH NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
We proudly offer supportive, inclusive and family friendly employment and flexible working policies. We have a wide range of professional services and employee networks to help our colleagues be at their best - and find support if they need it.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Helen Day/Jo Wright
Job title
Team Leader/Lead OT
Email address
[email protected]/[email protected]
Telephone number
01384 325128
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work with a variety of service users withinthe communityusing specialist assessments and interventions. We currently use the Model of Human Occupationwithin the OT service. You will be expectedto complete assessments and provide treatment on an individualand groupbasis.
You will be responsible for your own caseload, of people who have occupational therapy needs. This involves working with the multi-disciplinary team, other agencies and community services. Empowering patients to promote their own recovery and working towards their goals using your excellent assessment skills and the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care in a MDT setting.
You will need to effectively manage your caseload and be flexible and adaptable to respond to the needs of the service. You will be working under the guidance of a band 7 OT, who will provide you with regular clinical and professional supervision.
You will be expected to provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy studentswithin the trust, as part of the trust wide placement expansion project.
About us
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment, within a Multi Professional service, to adults who are experiencing significant/urgent mental health needs.
- The post holder will manage a case load, including those with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- The post holder will take a lead in promoting a recovery focused model of care which is responsive to service users and carer needs.
- The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary team setting, providing advice to the multidisciplinary team as required.
- The role will involve allocation of work and supervision of junior staff and students including Time and Recovery Workers in community teams, providing ongoing support on a daily basis, as well as supervision and Personal Development Conversations.
Please see attached job description
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in OT
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further educarion or training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Documented evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Post Preceptorship experience
- Supervision giving and receiving
- Experience of occupational therapy assessments and interventions with adults with mental health needs
- Experienced use of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
- Demonstrate effective clinical knowledge and skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently using own initiative with regular supervision
- Experience and commitment to working within the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
- Understanding of effects of current health and social policy and practice in adult mental health services and the implications for Occupational Therapy practice
Desirable
- Presentation Skills
- Specialist interest in mental health, some community experience
- Experience of working in mental health with adults with complex needs
- Completion of placement educator training experience of student education
Skills/Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the continued development of Occupational Therapy service.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work collaboratively within the Multi Disciplinary Team
- Ability to cope in potentially stressful situations using appropriate support
- Commitment to person centred care
- Commitment to improving the experience of service users and their carers
- Leadership skills
- Member of professional body
- Member of specialist interest group
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Trust behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
- Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
- Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
- Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Poplars/Halesview
Brierley Hill/Halesowen
DY5 1RG