Specialist Occupational Therapist

You will work as an autonomous practitioner alongside

Senior Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants as well as

all other members of the Multi-disciplinary team. There will be an emphasis of

working in a trauma informed way, utilising OT Core skills and assessments and

an expectation to supervise junior staff and students; gaining PEAP

qualification if not already achieved.

You will have opportunities to engage in peer,

clinical and managerial supervision. The role will also involve facilitation of

Occupational Therapy Groups.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to

have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising,

this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to

sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your

application.

The post holder

will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary

team, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for

service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range

of individual and group community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the

promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1.

Clinical

1.1.

undertake specific standardised and non-standardised assessments to formulate

effective treatment plans in conjunction with the service user, family and

carer.

1.2.

interpret the assessment results in order to plan and implement a client

centred occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group

basis using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

1.3.

ensure therapeutic interventions are of a high professional standard, informed

by evidence based practice and involves the service user and carer in all

aspects of the care programme.

1.4. To

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effect of disability providing

training and advice on lifestyle changes/adaptations to the clients social and

physical environments.

1.5. To

act as the care programme co-ordinator as required and to offer carers an

assessment and care plan where appropriate.

contribute to a co-ordinated team approach throughout the assessment and in

meeting the service users needs including developing and maintaining close

working relationships with all relevant services, and agencies within the

voluntary sector.

regularly evaluate the effectiveness of group and individual occupational

therapy interventions by undertaking specific audits and using outcome measures

such as standardised / other relevant assessments and service user satisfaction

questionnaires.

1.8. To

continue treatment interventions where necessary to assist in the transition of

skills from an inpatient setting to living independently within the community.

1.9. To

work effectively within the multi-agency team ensuring that both written and

verbal communication is clearly maintained to ensure a seamless service.

1.10. To

be responsible for the maintenance of appropriate clinical records concerned

with service user treatment, in accordance with risk management documentation

guidelines.

arrange/attend appropriate clinical team meetings, referral meetings, case

conferences, care programme approach meetings and any other as required by

clinical need and as direct by the Line/Service Manager.

1.12. To

provide accurate and timely reports, statistical data through the electronic recording

system and other information as required.

participate in monthly clinical and managerial supervision and to provide

clinical supervision to other occupational therapy staff/ support staff.

1.14

To work as an autonomous practitioner.

For full job description, please see attached supporting

documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of

applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application

forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly

discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting

candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your

application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Training

Desirable: - Post graduate training relevant to mental health such as, psychosocial interventions, cognitive behavioural / counselling skills / standardised assessment

Experience

Desirable: - Leadership / first line management experience; - Experience of a range of mental health/learning disabilities settings

Physical Attributes

Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy; - Health Care Professions Council registration

Desirable: - Leadership / first line management certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Personal Attributes