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Site: Great Yarmouth Acute Services, Northgate hospital.
Town: Great Yarmouth
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Gross per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles; please indicate in your application if this is something you require.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Great Yarmouth Acute Services, Northgate Hospital. The successful candidate will work in a team and will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills within acute mental health by working with a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT).
The successful candidate will work within the OT team in an acute setting. They will supervise and support 2 other staff members, an activity coordinator and an OT assistant, to implement person-centred OT interventions and promote the OT profession. They will work under the supervision of an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to refine their skills and develop within this role.
You will have the opportunity to develop strong therapeutic relationships with our service users during their admission to hospital, supporting your professional approach and guiding your assessments and interventions. You will also liaise with third sector services within the local community to signpost and engage our service users in meaningful activities to promote their recovery upon discharge.
Main duties of the job
1. Take a clinical role in the OT assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services for clients.
2. Contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessments.
3. Be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of person-centred care planning.
4. Provide a first line response to referrals, providing a health and social care needs assessment where necessary.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would like to employ a compassionate, proactive, adaptable and resilient Occupational Therapist who demonstrates leadership and initiative within their role.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by identifying areas for growth and utilizing opportunities within the Trust and wider sector.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
Experience
* Working clinically in a Mental Health setting
Skills
* Clinical & Risk Assessment
* Crisis Management
* Problem Solving
* Basic skills for running therapeutic groups
Knowledge
* Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983
* Basic understanding of Community Care Act and Carers Act
* Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group
* Understanding of brief therapies
* Understanding of the recovery model and social inclusion principles
Other
* Able to travel independently
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: The Trust actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect.
As part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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