Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health/Dementia
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 263-ICG24-001-JW-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton Clinic
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join Ruskin, our inpatient dementia assessment and treatment unit based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle.
Ruskin is an inpatient dementia assessment and treatment unit based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle. Ruskin has 15 beds and aims to provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment of the older person’s physical, psychological, behavioural, social and spiritual needs through validated assessment tools and multidisciplinary working.
We are looking for a full-time or part-time applicant that is familiar with applying the Model of Human Occupation in practice and in supporting patients with complex needs to address their occupational issues.
The successful applicant will also be involved in supervising OT's and support staff and in supporting service improvements projects relating to aspects of care provision such as, Talk 1st and Triangle of Care.
The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends and bank holidays to support the service need.
This is an exciting time to join the inpatient OT team as we continue to grow and develop, including a robust supervision structure, peer supervisions, team meetings and recent access to HEE funding to access various CPD training relevant to our role.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex Occupational Therapy needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health physical health, neurological conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities.
In partnership with the Service Users and Carers where appropriate, develop collaborative intervention plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt as necessary.
To consider Carer needs and ensure Carer and family are involved in Care Planning where appropriate.
To deliver evidenced based Occupational therapy interventions.
The post holder will work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence.
Coordinate treatment planning & interventions, reviews and discharge planning.
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to staff as delegated by Clinical Lead.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into clinical practice and client centred collaborative care
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd April 2024
Closing date : 6th May 2024
We welcome your application
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree / qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post
Desirable criteria
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing Occupational Therapy services
- Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
- Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
- Experience of supervising students / non registered staff
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
- Undertaking Appraisals
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others)
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Effective time and case management skills
- Good conflict resolution skills
- Ability to adapt within a changing environment
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership
- Training & Induction of staff
- Delegation skills
- Debriefing skills
- Teaching / Presentation skills
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible and adaptive
- Ability to work under pressure
- Open and non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach to clinical, managerial and leadership roles
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Friendly, outgoing, approachable, confident manner
- Innovative and creative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Courtney Mossop
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970 482 378
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