Occupational Therapist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Doncaster is looking for a dedicated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their Mental Health Team. This role focuses on providing evidence-based assessments and interventions to patients with complex mental health needs in acute settings. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient rehabilitation and recovery. The position offers an opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment with a commitment to inclusive cultures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard clinical work to patients with various diagnoses.
• Assist individuals in performing activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Assess and arrange assistive equipment provision.

Skills

Broad knowledge of current theory in occupational therapy

Holistic, person-centred approach

Effective communication skills

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Mental Health Team for a permanent Band 5 role for an Occupational Therapist who wishes to work in acute mental health wards. An opportunity to develop knowledge and skills, provide evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention for people with complex mental health needs.

Based in Doncaster; including the P.I.C.U, you will be working in mental health clinical settings that will offer a variety of experiences. You will be joining several supportive multidisciplinary teams with a focus on delivering rehabilitation and recovery for people.

The role of the Band 5 Occupational Therapist will be to assess, plan intervention and evaluation the treatment plans for a range of patients under the supervision of the Band 6 Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

One needs to have broad knowledge of current theory and best practice in occupational therapy, principles of a holistic, person-centred approach to care, confident and effective communicator with patients, carers and staff of all professional groups as well as with external partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of clinical work to patients with a variety of diagnoses. This will include assessment work, group work, individual treatment planning, evaluation and discharge planning.
• To assist individuals, where appropriate, to perform activities of daily living.
• To work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patients receive a co-ordinated treatment package that is delivered in an efficient and timely manner.
• To assess for and arrange provision of assistive equipment appropriate to patient need ensuring and train carers in the safe use of this equipment.
• To use effective professional interpersonal skills when discussing assessment and intervention with patients and carers with different levels of comprehension.
• To refer individuals on to other professionals and agencies as appropriate to their needs.
• To act as an advocate for patients and provide support and advice to their family and carers as appropriate.
• To liaise closely with other professionals involved in patient care across Doncaster and surrounding areas regarding clinical issues.
• To work flexibly across the services, providing cover where necessary as part of a 5-day rota alongside the senior Occupational Therapist.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

Further Information

Noma Makhanda, Professional Lead Occupational Therapist, [e-mail]

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennie Watson Job title: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail]

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation. Our allyship video on YouTube can be found at https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q. The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook.

About RDaSH

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/