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+ Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
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+ Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
+ Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19., This post will particularly suit a motivated, experienced, treatment focused and skilled occupational therapist, who is competent in the management of clients with a focus on utilising Occupational Therapy approaches and interventions that support recovery through this time of crisis care. You'll be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including nurses, AMHP's, support workers, psychiatrist and psychologist. It is important that you are able to work autonomously with clients whilst adopting a flexible and positive approach
As part of a growing network of occupational therapists in the Trust you will have regular supervision with the Lead occupational therapist and should you wish, peer supervision with the occupational therapist in the Home Treatment Team in the East of the county. You will be invited to join our monthly best practice meeting where continual professional development topics are discussed and guest speakers are invited to share exciting developments and opportunities both within and outside of the Trust. We are committed to the learning and development of our staff.
As part of the Home Treatment Team you will be assessing and working with individuals experiencing mental health crisis., 1. To work with people in an acute stage of mental illness, who may present with physical and cognitive co-morbidity, using evidence based practice and client-centred principles.
2. To contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions within HTT.
3. To provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions, individually and with the team where identified as a part of HTT intervention, taking into account individual service user needs
4. To contribute to the planning and development of the HTT, participating in defined projects.
5. To contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service and best practice initiatives.
6. To work as an integral team member, within shift numbers, working within the HTT model.
Due to a significant investment in Home Treatment Team, there has been the development of a Band 6, Occupational Therapist This posts is working with the HTT in West Cornwall, Cambourne and Redruth Hospital.
You will be HCPC registered, have good communication skills and be focused on delivering patient - centred care.
Working for our organisation
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
+ Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
+ Protected CPD time for registered staff
+ Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
+ Leadership and Management development programmes
+ Coaching and mentoring opportunities
+ A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
+ Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
+ A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
+ Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
+ Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
+ Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
+ Free DBS checks where required
+ Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Salary sacrifice car scheme
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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