Occupational Therapist (Band 5)

Riverdale Grange Hospital; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist health facility in Sheffield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients with eating disorders. The role involves developing and delivering occupational therapy programmes, managing a caseload, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Applicants must possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration, with experience in mental health settings preferred. The facility promotes person-focused care and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6.6 Weeks Holiday

Good induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting.
• Ability to run a variety of therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of current mental health issues and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a needs-led occupational therapy programme tailored to patients.
• Manage a nominated caseload as an Occupational Therapist/keyworker.
• Liaise effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessment

Therapeutic intervention planning

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Patient-focused approaches

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Job description

This is an exciting andunique opportunity to work as member of a cohesive and skilledmultidisciplinary team in the delivery of person focused care and treatment foradults and young people who are engaged in inpatient treatment for an eatingdisorder.

The successful candidate will provide effective programmes of Occupational Therapy for a specific patient group and contribute to the overall service development.

The post holder will work in a designated area (Adolescent and Adult unit including the transition service) within the specialist eating disorder service. They will provide a variety of individual and group Occupational Therapy interventions appropriate to the patient population and in line with best practice.

Main duties of the job

The main duties are as follows. Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details:

• Provide a patient needs led occupational therapy programme using arange of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on bestavailable evidence.
• Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development ofrisk management plans for patients and adhere to these.
• Effectively manage a nominated caseload as named Occupational Therapist/keyworker.
• Adhere to local OT Quality Standards and COT Professional Standards forOccupational Therapy.
• Successfully time manage and prioritise areas of responsibility.
• Support and guide non-registered staff and participate in theeducation and supervision of students.
• Liaise effectively and be an active member of the relevantmultidisciplinary teams, providing clinical reports as necessary and activelycontribute to the Care Programme Approach process.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required
• Communicate effectively with the MDT.

About us

As an independent hospital, our 18 inpatient beds, (Adult and Adolescent), are commissioned by NHS England. As such we work closely with the NHS to provide responsive and highly specialised, treatment determined by need and based on clinical expertise and best practice.

At Riverdale we aim to provide the highest possible standards of person focused care in which, the needs of the patient come first. We understand and accept that when someone is experiencing an eating disorder they can feel ambivalent about change. Our approach positively promotes recovery and works with individuals to increase their motivation and confidence in their ability to recover.

Agenda for Change pay bands

6.6 Weeks Holiday (and long service award)

Good induction and training

Job responsibilities

Working Practice

Provide a patient needs led occupationaltherapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches andevaluation based on best available evidence.

Be actively involved in theclinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans forpatients and adhere to these.

Effectively manage a nominatedcaseload as named Occupational Therapist/key worker.

Adhere to local OT QualityStandards and COT Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy.

Successfully time manage andprioritise areas of responsibility.

To support and guide non-registeredstaff and participate in the education and supervision of students.

Liaise effectively and be anactive member of the relevant multidisciplinary teams, providing clinicalreports as necessary and actively contribute to the Care Programme Approachprocess.

Attend and contribute to relevantmeetings as required.

Communicate effectively withthe MDT.

Be involved and assistin Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required.

Co-work withOccupational Therapy staff and members of other professions.

Keep timely, accurate and appropriaterecords including contemporaneous patient records in accordance with informationgovernance framework and policies.

Undertake administrative tasksas required by the service.

Lead in assigned specific clinicalactivities as determined by the line manager.

Where appropriate to work collaborativelywith parents/carers.

Education and Development

Actively participate in relevant courses, workshops andconferences.

Participate in the hospitals Performance Appraisaland Development process and contribute to that that of non-registered staff.

Continuallyupdate and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities and maintainportfolio in line with HCPC standards.

Complete all essential training.

Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision.

To contribute in the supervision of non-registered staffand students as appropriate.

Health and Safety

Ensure the maintenance of a safe environment.

Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessmentprocess and adhere to specific activity risk management plans.

Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policiesand procedures.

Policies and Procedures

Follow the College of Occupational Therapists Code ofEthics and Professional Conduct

Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to dateknowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.

Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversityframework.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration
• Qualifications.
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific continuing professional development issues and current legislation.
• Knowledge of patient-focused approaches and patient/carer involvement.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
• Knowledge of assessment, treatment and evaluation approaches used in mental health and specifically eating disorder services.
• Knowledge of CPD evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Skills in Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment planning and evaluation within a mental health
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• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to plan and run a variety of therapeutic interventions to a high standard of best possible practice
• Skills in applying evidence to practice Motivational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
• Evidence of effective maintenance of written records and producing reports.
• Effective communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental attitude to working with patients.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• A clear professional identity
• Knowledge of the current issues relating to eating disorder services
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and identity.
• Presentation and training skills
• Experience of performance review and clinical audit
• Other skills relevant to the post.

Experience

• Experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimum supervision.
• Experience of planning and running a variety of individual and group interventions.
• Experience of effective team working.
• Experience of liaison with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
• Experience of working with Eating Disorders
• Experience of research and/or clinical audit.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression.
• Occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to assist NG tube feed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.