Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist has arisen to contribute to the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Adult In-patient Pathway at St George's Park, Morpeth.
You will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessments/interventions to patients with a range of mental health needs. You will have a significant role in discharge planning and supporting clients to progress through their recovery pathway. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across wards depending upon service need.
The successful therapist will have the opportunity to work as an autonomous practitioner, although will also work closely with the expanding Occupational Therapy team and multi-disciplinary colleagues. We require an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with the ability to work independently and with a commitment to their own personal and professional development. Regular formal and informal supervision/support will be provided by a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist or an existing Band 5 looking to broaden their experience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with a degree/diploma (or equivalent) to join the team. You must be motivated to provide high quality, evidence-based interventions to service users accessing Adult Mental Health in inpatient services. You will receive regular support and supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical skills. Continuous professional development is essential and the Trust has established appraisal systems in place.
Job responsibilities
To provide occupational therapy service to service users who have a variety of occupational therapy needs, diverse presentations, and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a more experienced member of Occupational Therapy staff.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification
* Registered with HCPC
* Commitment to complete fieldwork education training.
* Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Skills and Competencies
* Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers.
* To provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
* Proven ability to communicate interventions to service users.
* Demonstrate effective written and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
* Experience of working with adults within an inpatient mental health setting.
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives.
* Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of intervention plans.
* Multi-disciplinary team work.
* Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories and evidence-based interventions.
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.
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