• To work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians. The role will require flexibility to work over a 7-day period. Shift times are negotiable.
• To act as a role model to other colleagues within the team.
• Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with mental health needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The job requires the post holder to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.
• To work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.
• Although there will be a large focus on promoting physical wellbeing, the role will also include the successful candidate being able to plan and complete a range of meaningful activities and interventions for the service users under the supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist.
· To work autonomously formulating activity programmes for patients staying on the wards.
· To assess, instruct and supervise people in both individual and group activities.
· Be confident in leading activities with people who have varying abilities.
· To independently plan appropriate exercises and wellbeing programmes in accordance with the individual needs.
· To help plan new physical health and well-being initiatives for service and along with senior Occupational Therapy staff provide leadership for activity coordinators working within the Occupational Therapy team.
· Keep accurate records of individual exercise programmes and other activities provided.
· To co-ordinate and develop a range of health promotion activities.
· Engage and coach individuals around their health and lifestyle and promote positive behaviour change.
· To develop a professional rapport with people staying on the wards to encourage motivation in health and wellbeing.
· To deal sensitively with people who have acute mental illness.
· To be able to asses and where necessary feedback on people’s current presentation in a timely and appropriate manner.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
In addition to core clinical and non-clinical support the following are additional key activities identified as being necessary to the role in the delivery of your normal day to day activities.
• Complete mandatory training in line with the Trust Policy
• Receive annual appraisal and provide annual appraisals to lower banded staff
• Take all allocated annual leave
• Attend MDT meetings
• Receive management supervision.
• Receive clinical supervision.
• Attend seminars / conferences and other CPD events – external/internal
• Attend regular key Trust-wide meetings / forums
• Resilience in dealing with emotive service user issues.
• To identify own stressors and take appropriate action to prevent negative impact of this on wellbeing and seek appropriate and timely support.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Jan 2025