Occupational Therapist

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

G1 Ward (specialist dementia unit) at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation is seeking a full-time permanent Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Flexible working patterns are welcomed; newly qualified or current Band 5 therapists are encouraged to apply to develop expertise in older adults mental health services.

You will undertake occupational assessments, formulations and care planning, delivering interventions 1:1 and in groups to achieve tailored therapeutic goals.

Qualifications

• Provide OT services to inpatient caseload using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Develop skills through preceptorship and PDP.
• Support OT students on practice placement.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of OT service on the ward.

Responsibilities

• Provide an OT service to a defined caseload of inpatients using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital, community settings and on home visits.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorship and PDR.
• Support with the learning of Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
• With support to participate in the development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Service on the ward.

Skills

Clinical OT

Assessment

Group intervention

Care planning

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the multidisciplinary team at G1 Ward (specialist dementia unit) as a full-time permanent (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 Occupational Therapist. We are supportive of flexible working patterns. We are looking forward to hearing from newly qualified Occupational Therapists or existing band 5 Occupational Therapists who have an interest in further developing their clinical expertise within older adults mental health services. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you will undertake occupational assessments, formulations and care planning. You will deliver interventions on a 1 to 1 and group basis to achieve therapeutic goals which are appropriate to individual's needs. There is also opportunity to be involved in the service development work on the ward. You will be provided with regular supervision from the band 6 Occupational Therapist. Newly qualified occupational therapists will be supported with preceptorship. CPD opportunities are available to enhance your professional development.

• To provide an occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of inpatients using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital, community settings and on home visits.
• To maintain clinical records.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in preceptorship and PDR.
• To support with the learning of Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
• With support to participate in the development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Service on the ward. We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for an innovative and dedicated person who shares our values and passion.

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.