Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
The successful applicant will join a well-established and skilled occupational therapy team within the intensive Rehabilitation service at Forest Close in Sheffield.
The occupational therapy team works alongside other supportive and friendly professionals including nursing, psychology, a music therapist, and psychiatry to deliver a high-quality service to 30 service users.
You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to deliver individual and group interventions with the aim of developing service users' skills in the activities of daily living and to develop engagement in meaningful activities. You will also hold administration duties for the occupational therapy team and in the preparation of resources linked to occupational therapy intervention.
Please be advised there is a cap on this post and once reached the post will be closed.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, the post holder will deliver an effective, high-quality Occupational Therapy service. They will use professional and creative skills to assist in the provision of client-centred therapeutic interventions for individuals/groups of clients. Under supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities, ongoing continuous assessment, and adjustment of own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
The post holder will give support to adults with SMI who have difficulties with Activities of Daily Living, occupation, sensory needs, social isolation, voice hearing, self-esteem, and generalised anxiety.
The post holder will support qualified Occupational therapists to carry out their professional role in a timely and effective manner including the production of some resources and specified administration tasks.
To support qualified clinicians in the planning and implementation of training where appropriate.
About us
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Job responsibilities
Ensure valid informed consent has been gained and to work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To adhere to the SHSC code of Conduct for Non-Qualified Staff and all other relevant trust policies and procedures. To form professional relationships with clients and carers and adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances including due regard for cultural and linguistic contexts. To attend relevant training and development opportunities in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge. To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including the Mental Capacity Act and other legal frameworks in line with government and local policy. To share information with others as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. To be responsible for the security, care, and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients. To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of patients/carers.
The post holder will support qualified Occupational therapists to carry out their professional role in a timely and effective manner including the production of some resources and specified administration tasks. Under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist, the post holder will support carers and relevant others regarding the individual clients' occupation strategies and support the development of environments conducive to occupation. The post holder will ensure the recording of service users' information regarding screening/waiting lists and allocation is accurate and up to date. To support qualified clinicians in the planning and implementation of training where appropriate.
General requirements
To ensure valid informed consent has been gained and to work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To adhere to the SHSC code of Conduct for Non-Qualified Staff and all other relevant trust policies and procedures. To form professional relationships with clients and carers and adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances including due regard for cultural and linguistic contexts. To attend relevant training and development opportunities in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge. To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including the Mental Capacity Act and other legal frameworks in line with government and local policy. To share information with others as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. To be responsible for the security, care, and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients. To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of patients/carers. To ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with SHSC standards. To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through participation in regular supervision. To work in a manner that is consistent with the values and aims of valuing People and person-centred work practice. The post holder will be expected to work some weekends and evenings dependent on service need.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
* Good organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
* Excellent communication skills including good command of written English.
* Knowledge of the role of an occupational therapist.
* Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for service users who experience negative symptoms.
* Awareness of relevant legislation.
* Experience delivering therapy groups.
Experience
* Experience of working in a health care or educational setting.
* Experience of working with needs associated with activities of everyday living.
* Experience of independent working.
* Experience of working in an in-patient setting.
* Experience of working with service users who have SMI.
Training and qualifications
* Evidence of continued professional development in current role.
* Relevant foundation degree or equivalent level 5 qualification or equivalent.
* Successful completion of relevant short course.
Other
* Commitment to client-centred practice.
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.
Employer name
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
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