Job summary 22.5 Hours Per Week Are you passionate about providing high quality, therapeutic care to your patients, can lead by example, are able to prioritise, deliver great quality patient care and are a great communicator then we want to hear from you. This is an exciting, opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist with experience working in a learning disability setting.The post will cover the Kirklees area of South West Yorkshire Foundation Partnership NHS Trust. We are based in Dewsbury and being a car driver is essential. You would have a broad range of experience and ability to joint work as part of a multidisciplinary team, cope with a varied caseload and to think creatively on their feet. Learning disability experience is highly desirable but not essential. You should have excellent communication skills to enable you to work in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers and to support them to live successfully in the community. You should be able to demonstrate high quality Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for the individual. As part of managing a diverse caseload, an interest in sensory processing disorder is important to help deliver high quality care and develop specialist SI pathway within the team. The post will involve patient-facing visits in the community and responsibility for your own caseload of patients. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients. Main duties of the job You will work alongside therapists, nurses, medics and admin staff and be responsible for triaging and prioritising OT referrals, completing evidence-based assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Support service user, family and carer and interpret the assessment results to plan and implement a client centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. You will provide specialist advice to occupational therapy and other professionals and some sensory experience is desirable You will ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence-based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme. You will be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges and participate in appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as directed. You will receive and provide clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff and students. Also, you would participate in a team based duty rota dealing with new referrals. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents. At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9378-CK2114A Job locations 8 Fox View Staincliffe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4AD Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group. To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments. To act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an assessment and care plan where appropriate. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the voluntary sector. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction questionnaires. To continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines. To arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as direct by the Line/Service Manager. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording system and other information as required. To participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff. To work as an autonomous practitioner. To assist the team leader with the operational management of the service on a day-to-day basis. To ensure that all significant events, relevant clinical issues and difficulties which may arise are communicated with the relevant Line Manager/Service Manager. To direct and delegate work to other team members such as; therapy assistants and care support workers giving due consideration to their skills and abilities to carry these duties out effectively. To carry out appraisal and development reviews with occupational therapy staff and to contribute to the reviews of other staff as appropriate. To assist the team leader in effectively managing staff leave and sickness/absence to ensure adequate cover for the service on a day-to-day basis. To participate in the recruitment and retention of staff including implementing induction programmes. To contribute to the development and implementation of the annual service improvement plan and annual audit programme. To participate in and contribute to service modernisation, including operational planning, implementation of policy, service development and leading on delegated projects. To work in collaboration with the occupational therapy professional lead in the development of professional practice and the implementation of policy. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group. To undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and carer. To interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. To ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all aspects of the care programme. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and physical environments. To act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an assessment and care plan where appropriate. To contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the voluntary sector. To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction questionnaires. To continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community. To work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service. To be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation guidelines. To arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by clinical need and as direct by the Line/Service Manager. To provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording system and other information as required. To participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff. To work as an autonomous practitioner. To assist the team leader with the operational management of the service on a day-to-day basis. To ensure that all significant events, relevant clinical issues and difficulties which may arise are communicated with the relevant Line Manager/Service Manager. To direct and delegate work to other team members such as; therapy assistants and care support workers giving due consideration to their skills and abilities to carry these duties out effectively. To carry out appraisal and development reviews with occupational therapy staff and to contribute to the reviews of other staff as appropriate. To assist the team leader in effectively managing staff leave and sickness/absence to ensure adequate cover for the service on a day-to-day basis. To participate in the recruitment and retention of staff including implementing induction programmes. To contribute to the development and implementation of the annual service improvement plan and annual audit programme. To participate in and contribute to service modernisation, including operational planning, implementation of policy, service development and leading on delegated projects. To work in collaboration with the occupational therapy professional lead in the development of professional practice and the implementation of policy. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. Person Specification Training Essential Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months). To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise. Desirable Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment. Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy. Health Care Professions Council registration. Desirable Leadership / first line management certificate. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Personal Attributes Essential Values contribution of others. Ability to motivate self and others. Organisational skills. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. Willingness to work flexibly. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Experience Essential Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting. Documented evidence of continuing professional development. Supervision of staff and / or students. Desirable Leadership / first line management experience. Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings. Special Knowledge & Skills Essential Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health. Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work. Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues. Supervisory / appraisal skills. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information. Computer literacy. Ability to build effective working relationships. Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers. Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application. Person Specification Training Essential Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate (or to achieve within 12 months). To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge and expertise. Desirable Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment. Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy. Health Care Professions Council registration. Desirable Leadership / first line management certificate. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Personal Attributes Essential Values contribution of others. Ability to motivate self and others. Organisational skills. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. Willingness to work flexibly. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Experience Essential Post registration experience in mental health/learning disabilities setting. Documented evidence of continuing professional development. Supervision of staff and / or students. Desirable Leadership / first line management experience. Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings. Special Knowledge & Skills Essential Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health. Extensive clinical practice skills including individual and group work. Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities. Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues. Supervisory / appraisal skills. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information. Computer literacy. Ability to build effective working relationships. Detailed knowledge of mental health/learning disabilities legislation and current practice including policy drivers. Detailed knowledge of clinical governance and its application. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address 8 Fox View Staincliffe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4AD Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)