Occupational Therapist – High Dependency Rehab Unit (HDRU)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the 16-bed HDRU, delivering specialist mental health rehabilitation for adults from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, person-centred interventions, with group-based activities playing a key part and opportunities for supervision, professional development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Registration with HCPC is essential.
• Practice Placement Educator Qualification within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessments using the MOHO and other evidence-based tools.
• Develop and evaluate person-centred intervention plans that promote recovery, independence and meaningful occupational engagement.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate a structured programme of occupation-based group interventions, using meaningful activities to promote recovery, skill development, social participation and independence.
• Support patients to establish healthy routines, develop life skills and build confidence in preparation for discharge to less restrictive environments.
• To assist in the supervision of support staff and students and contribute to the development of a range of inpatient based therapeutic activities in partnership with service users, carers and staff.
• To develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that on-going occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe effective discharge and the occupational therapy pathway process.

Skills

IT skills

Time management

Person-centred care

MDT teamwork

Problem solving

Treatment planning

Reflection

Facilitation

Supervision

Education

Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Practice Placement Educator Qualification within 12 months

Job description

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the 16-bed HDRU, delivering specialist mental health rehabilitation for adults from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, person-centred interventions, with group-based activities playing a key part and opportunities for supervision, professional development and service improvement.