Occupational Therapist

Pennine Care; Tameside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat adults with serious mental illness across community and inpatient services. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, plan and deliver both individual and group interventions, and contribute to discharge planning and service development.

The role requires MOHO knowledge, HCPC registration and experience in community mental health, with opportunities to supervise students and collaborate with partner

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC
• Experience delivering MOHO-informed assessments and interventions
• Experience working in community mental health and with MDTs
• Experience supervising students or junior staff

Responsibilities

• Carry out OT assessment and treatment for patients with serious mental illness
• Plan and run individual and group treatment sessions
• Provide clinical support to the MDT and liaise with other disciplines
• Deliver discharge planning and risk assessment within community settings
• Write clear reports using MOHO-based outcome measures
• Develop partnerships with community services to support social inclusion

Skills

MOHO knowledge

MDT collaboration

Clinical assessment

Group facilitation

Supervision

Education

Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate training (MOHO/leadership)

Job description

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To provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and review of service users who experience serious mental Illness (SMI). The post holder will work across the 3 specialist mental health teams and other community services. You will be expected to use your own initiative and clinical skills to plan and carry out treatment, run treatment groups and to contribute to the MDT management and treatment of our service users.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties &Responsibilities

• To carry out appropriate OT assessment and treatment of allocated patients.
• To plan, conduct and participate in various treatment sessions in response to assessment and need.
• To provide clinical and other support to multidisciplinary team.
• To carry out 1:1 and group sessions.
• To work in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the care and treatment of patients allocated to you.
• To provide in-service training.
• To develop and maintain community links to increase social inclusion and community integration.
• To maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information concerning patients.
• To establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, their relations and friends and to support and promote patients’ rights and identity.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment treatment and evaluation of patients referred specifically for OT intervention from the Community Mental Health Team.
Undertake assessment to determine the need for longer term support (e.g. referral on to Specialist Mental Health Team - formerly CMHT) under the Care Act 2014.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement brief individualised programmes of care/interventions.
To assess OT need and plan therapeutic OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation.
To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact.
Ensure that outcome measures are evidenced using standardised assessment tools such as OSA, OCAIRS, MOHOST.
To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers’ and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.
To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
Participate in risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans
Supervise and assess students during placements.
Provide supervision to staff in the team according to trust policy and standards.

Practice Developments
To ensure that patients, their families and carers are directly involved in decisions which affect their care.
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as a senior point of contact on the ward.
To initiate patient focussed interventions and developments, which reflect social, cultural and spiritual needs.
To ensure that high standards of record keeping, patient assessment, care planning, risk assessment and management are delivered in accordance with care planning standards.
To lead or participate in programmes of work as required by service.
To actively contribute to the Trust wide O.T. forum and work stream groups.

Organisation and Management
To promote the involvement of service users, relatives and carers and advocacy workers in the evaluation and development of service delivery.
To take an active role in the management of resources as relevant to the post
To delegate appropriate duties to junior registered and support staff, providing relevant direction and oversight.
To assist in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents within the community mental health team.
To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols, actively contributing to their development and ensuring they are effectively delivering a high standard of clinical care.

Education, Training and Development
To ensure that you fulfil all statutory and mandatory training requirements meeting the requirements of registration with HCPC.
To promote and maintain high professional standards demonstrating a commitment to CPD and adhering to the code of ethics and professional conduct.
To participate in clinical / professional and managerial supervision and provide practice / clinical supervision to designated registered and non-registered staff within the community mental health service.
To participate in the Trust appraisal process.
To support the acute services manager in the development, organisation and delivery of training specific to the service.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

General Duties of all post holders
To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to management, leadership and practitioner roles resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
• Evidence of post qualification academic achievement in the relevant area for this post.
• Training in MOHO

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience working in a mental health service.
• Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of working with people in crisis
• Experience of managing or participating in change
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of supervision
• Crisis Team / HTT experience

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
• Sound understanding of current local and national policies in relation to Mental Health including the Mental Health Act , Risk Assessment and Management processes and CPA processes
• Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact on an individual’s wellbeing and occupational functioning
• Comprehensive knowledge of broad range of interventions required to support individuals with severe and complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of MOHO and its’ assessment tools.
• Knowledge of the occupational context of community mental health services and its’ application to assessment and treatment
• Knowledge of Star Recovery Tool

Skills and abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment using MOHO
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions on both an individual and group basis
• Ability to supervise junior staff / students
• Effective time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
• Ability to communicate with and develop supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
• Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
• Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Interest in engaging in OT service development with the recognised Trust work streams
• Ability to audit outcomes of assessments and OT service provided.

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the 'Get ahead on Flex' pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. "We can work flexibly,as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS - it is commonplace" To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.