Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to work as part of the Occupational Therapy team across the two adult acute wards at the Michael Carlisle Centre. This exciting post is for a part-time position (37.5 hours).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide a high standard of service to individuals and groups of service users both on and off the ward environment.
The therapy team provides personalised care and treatment plans alongside meaningful therapeutic activity to service users on the ward.
Excellent communication skills, initiative, energy, and an interest in the therapeutic use of activity are essential. Experience in this type of work is desirable, but aptitude and motivation are equally considered to be essential qualities in providing the high standards of service this post demands.
Access to supervision and training is offered to all team members, and a supportive working environment with an emphasis on good team working skills is strongly encouraged.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers, and families all come from diverse backgrounds and have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people you work with are as passionate as you are, and that your health and wellbeing are taken care of.
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience, and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day, and if that's something that you'd like to be part of, we'd love to have you with us.
Job responsibilities
1. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, the post holder will use personal and creative skills to assist in the provision of flexible, person-centred programmes of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users who have mental health problems.
2. To support registered Occupational Therapists with carrying out assessments and interventions with service users.
3. To undertake any other duties that may be allocated by an Occupational Therapist within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
4. To maintain and develop relevant skills in line with Trust policy in order to provide a responsive high-quality service to users.
5. It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.
All employees are expected to observe the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour towards clients, patients, the public, and colleagues.
Person Specification
Ability to work as part of a team
* Demonstrates experience of positive team working.
Experience or understanding of working with people with mental health issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the needs of inpatient service users.
Interest in Occupational Therapy or use of Activity
* Understanding of the job role and the working environment.
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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