Job summary
Specialist Treatment and Recovery Service (STaRS) is a unique, multi-disciplinary team offering both in-patient and community adult mental health rehabilitation services.
Occupational therapy is highly regarded within the team and this is an excellent opportunity to work in a truly multi-disciplinary way with colleagues including nurses, recovery workers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists as well as with the Associate Practitioners and Assistants who are part of the OT team.
The team works with up to 40 people in the community and also has 5 in-patient beds (3 male/2 female). There is an expectation that the post holder will base themselves at the STaRS team base at Townend Court in Hull as well as being willing to work shifts and weekends as required.
There is potential for this job to be offered as a Band 5-6 development post dependent on the applicant. Qualified occupational therapists wishing to return to practice are also encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The core functions of this post include assessing and treating your own specialist caseload of clients for a professional OT service, providing specialist OT advice to other disciplines, supervising junior staff, students, support workers, leading/contributing to clinical audits, undertaking research and ensuring effective patient/service-user care is maintained.
The post holder will be expected to work independently using the MOHO as the main framework for assessment. They will need to possess effective time management skills and be able to commute within the Hull and East Riding area. There will also be an expectation that the post holder hold a Care Co-ordinator role for some patients going forward.
About us
We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work-life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where, and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
Job details
Date posted: 12 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 338-6993147-25
Job locations: Townend Court, 298 Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 8QR
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with the HCPC
* A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
* Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
* Knowledge and understanding of the evidence-based relevant to the clinical area
* Basic IT skills
* Experienced and competent practice educator with up to date SLiP training
Experience Essential
* Completed preceptorship programme
* Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
* Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
Skills and Competencies Essential
* Able to demonstrate effective inter-personal/communication skills
* Evidence of good time management skills
* Ability to commute between the various sites
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Townend Court, 298 Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 8QR
Employer's website: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
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