Occupational Therapist Band 5

South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching Nhs Foundation Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a band 5 community occupational therapist to join our CAMHS eating disorders service for CYP. You will work in CYP homes and in community settings across the Wakefield District, delivering 1:1 intervention to promote occupation and functioning, and helping run a range of therapeutic groups.

The post offers comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and the chance to develop skills within a friendly, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and registration with the HCPC.
• Experience with Children and Young People or eating disorders is desirable.
• A full driving licence is essential for travel across Wakefield District.

Responsibilities

• Assess CYP with eating disorders and plan treatment.
• Deliver 1:1 interventions to promote occupation and functioning.
• Facilitate and participate in group sessions for CYP.
• Maintain clear clinical records and reports to MDTs and GPs.
• Coordinate care with multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies.
• Provide home and community visits across Wakefield District.

Skills

OT process knowledge

Communication skills

Team working

Driving licence

CPD

Education

COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre-registration MSC Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Is CAMHS your passion? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking to recruit a band 5 community occupational therapist to join our team. We are a specialist eating disorders team working with children and young people (CYP). The team is made up of OTs, mental health practitioners, psychiatrists, children's nurses, dieticians and social workers. We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with an interest in CYP, eating disorders to join our team. You will work with CYP and their families in their own homes, and the community providing 1:1 intervention to promote occupation and functioning. The team have a range of therapeutic groups, and you will also be involved in facilitating the running of these groups. Experience in children and young persons services would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome occupational therapists who want to begin working in this specialty. You should be able to demonstrate considerable mental health skills and knowledge. An experience of working with Children and Young people facing eating difficulties is desirable, this can be transferrable skills from prior clinical experience. The team is based between Airedale Health Centre in Castleford and Drury Lane Health Centre in Wakefield. However you will work in different community settings across the Wakefield District and the 5 towns. Being a car driver is essential due to the potential distance required to travel when completing home/clinic-visits.

Main duties of the job

As part of the role you will be responsible for the assessment of young people presenting with difficulties associated with eating disorder. You will hold a caseload within which you will deliver evidence informed care to assist the young person and family through recovery. The successful candidates will need to develop good working relationships with key professionals across the district; therefore excellent communication and engagement skills are essential. A commitment to improving service delivery and developing new ways of supporting children, young people and families experiences is crucial to work within the wider CAMHS team. In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme, regular clinical and management supervision. The service operates Monday-Friday; 9am-5pm however successful applicants would be expected to have the flexibility to work occasional extended hours to facilitate service effectiveness. Applicants must be caring and non-judgmental to engage CYP and their families at this extremely sensitive time. Applicants must have excellent clinical skills, confidence and enthusiasm for working with CYP partner agencies in networks that extend beyond traditional specialist mental health boundaries. For further discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact. Jess Merrin, clinical lead on 01924 316200. Visits to the team are welcomed and strongly encouraged!

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible!

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of community based treatment activities. You will be actively involved in the promotion of occupational therapy within the service area. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Core Functions

• 1. Clinical 1.1 To provide occupational therapy assessments for people accessing the service, prioritising on the nature, complexity and urgency of each individual case.
• 1.2 To plan and implement an occupational therapy treatment programme on an individual and/or group basis, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
• 1.3 To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
• 1.4 To act as care coordinator for a designated caseload with support and supervision from a senior practitioner in line with CPA procedures and risk management protocol.
• 1.5 To adopt a client centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with clients (and / or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process.
• 1.6 To select and conduct occupational therapy assessments, addressing the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual, cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
• 1.7 To demonstrate a broad knowledge of the impact of disability, and to provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients psychosocial and physical environment, making references where appropriate.
• 1.8 To work proactively alongside other staff and clients in meeting their needs and to assist each individual to integrate with the local community as fully as possible, using practical and creative problem solving approaches to gain the active participation of services users.
• 1.9 To provide occupational therapy reports on assessment and treatment by written and verbal reports to Consultants, GPs and other agencies involved, and to ensure that all correspondence relating to caseload is dealt with promptly.
• 1.10 To provide occupational therapy perspective in multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, clinics and case conferences as required.
• 1.11 To work to the standards and comply with professional ethics for occupational therapy practitioners as laid down by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT 2010), relevant DoH and other local and national standards.
• 1.12 To ensure that up to date records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards and policies.
• 2. Management and Leadership 2.1 To manage your own caseload and day to day activities.
• 2.2 To assist in the co‑ordination of day to day activities of unqualified staff in the service area.
• 2.3 To work effectively as a team member, operating flexibly to meet the needs of the service and collaborating with other team members.
• 2.4 Ensure the Team Manager is kept informed of all aspects of the work, especially the development needs of the service.
• 2.5 To participate in service development.
• 3. Communication 3.1 To contribute and receive information as part of a multi‑disciplinary/multi‑agency team to provide a co‑ordinated and effective service to clients and carers.
• 3.2 To communicate accurate and sensitive information to clients and carers using an appropriate and accessible medium, taking into consideration relevant factors such as background, culture, gender, age and any physical, sensory or learning difficulties, adopting an empathic approach at all time.
• 3.3 To provide advice and information regarding occupational therapy and communicate clinical skills and knowledge to others.
• 3.4 To promote and understanding of the role of occupational therapy within the specialist area, negotiating priorities as appropriate.
• 4. Personal and Professional Development 4.1 To review and reflect on own practice through effective use of professional and operational supervisions.
• 4.2 To demonstrate ongoing professional development through reflective practice and participation in internal and external development opportunities as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
• 4.3 To participate in the Trusts appraisal process and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for directing own learning and development activities (eg private study, e‑learning).
• 4.4 To develop and apply clinical practice skills, knowledge and values within the specialist area.
• 4.5 To participate in continuing professional development within your specialist area.
• 4.6 To be involved in provision of supervision and review of unqualified occupation therapy staff within the team.
• 4.7 To provide clinical training placements for occupational therapy students as required within the area of work.
• 5. Quality 5.1 To apply skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practise.
• 5.2 To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio.
• 5.3 To participate in the development of the best practice and governance agenda and in the development of a culture that improves quality.
• 5.4 To work within national and local policy guidance and adhere to the current legal framework relevant to specific client group and their carers.
• 5.5 To utilise standardised assessments and outcome measures that are based on the best available evidence and maintain up to date knowledge of developments in the evidence base related to area of practice.
• 5.6 To contribute to service related audit to contribute to evidence‑based practice in the specialist area.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Application of the OT process within a relevant clinical setting.
• Knowledge of current best practice in OT in designated clinical setting.
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages
• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Commitment to client‑centred, non‑discriminatory practice.
• Understanding of multi‑disciplinary working.
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of health legislation and national directives including CPA.
• Understanding of Health, safety and risk management policies.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Experience

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Training in OT specific assessment eg MOHO

Personal Attributes

• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with service users.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently using own initiative.
• Values contributions of others in all disciplines. Willingness to work flexibly.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)

Qualifications

• COT Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy Degree OR Pre‑registration MSC Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC State Registration

Training

• Willingness to undertake Practice Placement Education.
• Willingness to undertake Trust and other identified training.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.