Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowmere Hospital is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide senior clinical leadership within the acute care inpatient MDT, supporting service users with specialist assessment and intervention and aiding safe discharge.

The postholder will coordinate the OT service on their ward and supervise Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors, working with the Lead OT and other Specialists to deliver service developments.

Qualifications

• Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Experience as Practice Placement Educator
• Postgraduate clinical training relevant to the post
• Leadership or management training, Specialist clinical skills relevant to the role
• Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain as appropriate for the post
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and implications for Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Good knowledge of effective care co-ordination and planning of treatment packages
• Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team
• Group leadership skills
• Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups
• Working knowledge of clinical governance principles
• Computer literacy
• Skills in moving and handling
• Appreciation of the 6Cs and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the OT service on designated ward and carry a clinical caseload.
• Supervise Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors.
• Work alongside the Lead Occupational Therapist and other Specialist OTs in delivering service developments.
• Supervise others in applying the 6Cs within acute care, understand governance issues and have knowledge of current evidence based practice.
• Our service has an established acute care pathway and Therapeutic Activity program; support CPD, career progression and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Caseload management

Teamwork

Negotiation

Organisation

Education

OT degree

HCPC registration

Practice Placement Educator

Postgraduate training

Leadership training

Tools

Disability equipment training

Job description

Are you a highly motivated mental health Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity within acute care? We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist at Bowmere Hospital as part of the Specialist Mental Health care group. The postholder will provide senior clinical leadership within the acute care inpatient multidisciplinary team, supporting service users with specialist assessment and intervention, and support safe discharge. As a Trust, we encourage commitment to clinical supervision, research, and practice placement education., The postholder will be expected to coordinate the OT service on their designated ward, and carry a clinical caseload. They will be responsible for supervising Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors, and work alongside the Lead Occupational Therapist and other Specialist OTs in delivering service developments. This is an ideal post for an adaptable, creative practitioner who is looking for opportunities to develop clinical leadership skills and further a specialism within mental health. The postholder will be a skilled and experienced mental health practitioner who can take on complex cases, and can show evidence of understanding the priorities of an acute care service. This is a busy team environment requiring a high level of problem solving and organisation. The postholder will be able to supervise others in applying the 6Cs within acute care, understand governance issues and have knowledge of current evidence based practice. Our service has an established acute care pathway and therapeutic activity program. We have a well resourced Therapy department and gym, with dedicated team office space. Our Therapy team also includes Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy , and Fitness Instructors. We are a friendly team and support CPD, career progression and staff wellbeing. There are also links to the wider Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Professionals network.Working for our organisation Our service has an established acute care pathway and Therapeutic Activity program. We have a well resourced Therapy department and gym, with dedicated team office space. Our Therapy team also includes Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, and Fitness Instructors. We are a friendly team and support CPD, career progression and staff wellbeing. There are also links to the wider Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Professionals network. As a Trust, we encourage commitment to clinical supervision, research, and practice placement education.Detailed job description and main responsibilities At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

• Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Experience as Practice Placement Educator
• Postgraduate clinical training relevant to the post
• Leadership or management training, Specialist clinical skills relevant to the role
• Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain as appropriate for the post
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and implications for Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities
• Good knowledge of effective care co-ordination and planning of treatment packages
• Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team
• Group leadership skills
• Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups
• Working knowledge of clinical governance principles
• Computer literacy
• Skills in moving and handling
• Appreciation of the 6Cs and person-centred care.
• Desirable criteria
• Training, presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to resolve complex professional and ethical issues
• Research experience, At least 18 months experience in mental health
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students
• Experience of using appraisal process
• Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Working knowledge of clinical audit
• Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions
• Desirable criteria
• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
• Experience of care co-ordination, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.