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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Inpatients
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
346-DDM-054-24
Cyflogwr
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Oak Ward, West Park Hospital
Tref
Darlington
Cyflog
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
18/08/2024 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
26/08/2024

Teitl cyflogwr

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust logo

Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic full time Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team working with people with working with clients with a range of mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, bi polar and schizophrenia. In an inpatient setting.

This is a great development opportunity for both experienced band 5 staff who want to experience added responsibility, and existing band 6 staff who wish to broaden their knowledge further in an alternate service area.

Occupational therapy will be provided as a deliverable intervention which aims to support users in personally meaningful recovery of their lives and daily occupation/s. A commitment to assessment of occupational need and the therapeutic use of occupation based intervention as core to role is essential.

The occupational therapist will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to collaborative working, and focusing on the provision of high quality evidence based services to individuals or groups.

The post will offer varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.  Well defined supervision systems are in place and you will be provided with monthly supervision by the clinical lead Occupational Therapist. We hold monthly learning and development meetings with a strong focus of developing as an Occupational Therapist in this specialism.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Assessments and interventions will be completed as part of a multi-disciplinary team. There is a strong commitment to collaborative working, focusing on the provision of high quality evidence based services to the individual.

You will also work closely with and activity coordinator and discharge facilitator, guiding interventions where appropriate.

You will support the recovery and wellbeing of our patients from admission to discharge. You will support the transition from hospital to community linking in with community teams.

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Oak Ward is an inpatient mental health unit for both males and females. We are a 12 bedded ward for adults over the age of 65 (occasionally younger) with a wide range of Mental Health problems. 

 

 

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

You must hold professional qualification in Occupational Therapy degree or masters level and be HCPC registered

Have worked as an Occupational Therapist with successful completion of preceptorship year.

Experience of working with people with mental health conditions.

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

Additional contact details:

Jessica Tucker,  Ward Manager

[email protected]

01325 552098

 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • Registration with HCPC
  • Successful completion of preceptorship year as a graduate occupational therapist (or equivalent in non-NHS sectors)
  • Clinical Supervisory Skills course (or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale).
  • Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
  • Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (or willingness to undertake within an agreed timescale)
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Accredited Practice Placement Educator (APPLE)
  • Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Significant experience of delivering 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 developing and delivering training
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Day to day supervision of staff

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
  • Safeguarding and its application in practice.
  • Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
  • Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Enw
Jessica Tucker
Teitl y swydd
Ward Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01325 552098
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