Specialist Occupational Therapist

Integrated Care System; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and social care Trust in the East Riding seeks a motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist for a part-time role (27.5 hours/week). The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting evidence-based assessments and treatment plans. Responsibilities include managing a specialist caseload, providing supervision to junior staff, and contributing to the development of therapeutic activities in a dynamic team. Offering attractive benefits and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Enhanced leave package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models and assessments.
• Experience in managing caseloads and clinical responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to support active user/carer participation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat clients within a professional OT service.
• Provide specialist advice to other disciplines.
• Supervise junior staff and coordinate therapeutic activities.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Therapeutic planning

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HCPC

Evidence of current CPD

Job description

The Bridlington, Driffield & Holderness OPCMHT are looking for a motivated and compassionate Part time (27.5 Hours) Specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) to work within the area we cover in the East Riding. Candidates will be required to have the specialist level of experience, knowledge, and clinical skills to conduct evidence-based OT Assessments and Treatment plans to promote the service user's occupational identity and performance skills to enable their recovery, health, and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, provide clinical supervision to coordinate and develop the therapeutic activities offered across the service. The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and relevant assessments and outcome measures are used to frame clinical practice, therefore the successfully applicant would benefit from having previous knowledge and experience of the model and assessment tools.

Humber employ 80+ OT staff and are part of the wider AHP network. Access to OT Profession network and training to promote personal, and professional development. The OTs in the mental health services are part of the Mental Health Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Group to ensure they have access to right support, training, and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Assesses & treats own specialist caseload of clients for professional OT service in a variety of settingsProvides specialist OT advice to other disciplinesSupervise junior staff, students, support workersMay lead clinical audit, undertake researchTo be responsible for own practice and ensure effective patient/service-user care is maintained, possess effective time management skills

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the evidence-base relevant to the clinical area
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice, standardised assessments, and their use in practice
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
• Willingness to consider undertaking the training required to be a Practice Placements for students.
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

Experience

• Understanding of caseload management clinical responsibilities
• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
• Successful completion of preceptorship
• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
• Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
• Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
• Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment

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.