Main area B6 Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Part time
* Flexible working
30 hours per week (Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm opening hours) Job ref 376-DCGM-0159
Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site North CMHT
Town Doncaster
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 04/02/2025 23:59
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you a Band 6 Occupational therapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced band 5 therapist who is looking to take the next step in their career? If so then Doncaster Community Team for Adult mental health would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will work with adults with symptoms of mental health within the area, and will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
The post will involve working in a variety of settings including patients' own homes, care homes, supported living environments etc.
We are a growing team with close links to our colleagues in both Rotherham, Doncaster and Scunthorpe. We will be able to provide regular support and supervision. Our priority is to ensure that we provide the best patient experience and clinical outcomes possible. We offer a commitment to CPD and value your skills and ideas. You will be supported to develop your full potential in a team where there are many opportunities for joint working and skill sharing across the whole of RDASH.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy (OT) service to meet the needs of adults with mental health issues in Doncaster, dealing with more complex cases that have profound and complex difficulties.
2. To assess occupational and vocational needs and provide occupational therapy interventions on an individual and/or group basis to service users with complex mental health needs.
3. To supervise junior staff/support staff/OT assistants to deliver community interventions enabling service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual rehabilitation and recovery goals.
4. To develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that ongoing occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe effective transition process.
5. To manage a defined caseload of adult service users, using person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions through the promotion and implementation of evidence-based practice.
6. To work autonomously within community settings as part of an integrated community team.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with Health and Care Professions Council.
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.
Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Jennie Watson
Job title Occupational Therapy Lead, Doncaster CMHT
Email address [emailprotected]
Telephone number 03000211842
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