Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St George's Park
Town: Morpeth
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/10/2024 23:59
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Occupational Therapist to work on Beadnell Mother and Baby Unit.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team of a Mother and Baby Unit, with service users and other professionals to support care planning and delivery of care in complex cases for both mother and infant.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.
* In partnership with the service users and carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.
* To consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in care planning where appropriate.
* To deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy interventions.
* The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
* Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.
* Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Ward Manager and Specialist Nurse.
* To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
* To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care.
* To act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager and Specialist Nurse.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post.
* Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
* Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
* Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services.
* Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
* Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
* Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required.
* Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
* Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
* Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
Skills and Competencies
* Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
* Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches (as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
* Effective time and case management skills.
* Ability to adapt within a changing environment.
* Clinical Leadership.
* Training & Induction of staff.
* Teaching/Presentation skills.
Role/Team specific requirements
* Flexible and adaptive
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles.
Personal Characteristics
* Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
* Innovative and creative
Additional Requirements
* Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
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.
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