Main area Senior Occupational Therapist- Older Persons Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 297-7436233
Employer Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bensham Hospital Town Gateshead Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/12/2025 23:59
Senior Occupational Therapist- Older Person's Mental Health Team
NHS AfC: Band 6
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
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PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive and well-established Community Older Person’s Mental Health Department here is Gateshead. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and resilient Occupational Therapist with sound clinical reasoning and a proven record of high quality care.
The remit includes the cognitive pathway from early diagnosis to late stages of dementia for those over the age of 65 years, as well as the Younger Persons with Dementia service. Our strategic objectives include the desire to challenge discrimination and stigma; to champion recovery and inclusion for all.
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Team Lead and colleagues to deliver and shape services. There will be opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical, service development, teaching and supervision skills.
You will also work closely with the other team members and share responsibility for managing band 5, support staff and students.
A UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be required for this post. You will be based at one of the Gateshead Health Locations as directed by your line manager.
We welcome enquires so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more about this exciting role.
Main duties of the job
* To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment for client’s accessing the Older Persons Community Mental Health Service.
* To independently manage a caseload, using evidence-based practice and patient centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
* To manage and supervise junior staff and students and support with training and development of staff within the mental health team.
* To work as a key member of the MDT.
* The post holder will assist in the delivery of the occupational therapy service across community and acute care settings, a range of health and social care locations and the patient’s own home.
* To be involved in a variety of service improvement initiatives and support delivery of OT business plan as directed by Team/Service Lead.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To work primarily within the Community Older Person’s Mental Health Occupational Therapy team as part of the integrated MDT. This role will involve lone working.
* To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the risk assessment and management of patients in your care.
* Responsible to the Band 7 Older Person’s Mental Health Team Lead.
* To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient-centered approach to care. To work inter-professionally with MDT members as well as multi-agency working across health, social services and voluntary services to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided to our service users, families and carers.
* T o plan, co-ordinate and deliver treatments which optimise an individuals function with activities of daily living and improve quality outcomes.
* To provide leadership for more junior staff. To develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
* To support the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in planning, coordinating, and delivering the service provided to patients and to assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
* To deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in their absence as required.
* To supervise other qualified and non-qualified staff within the team
* To supervise Occupational Therapy students on clinical placements.
* To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in in-service training.
* Maintaining Records as an autonomous practitioner.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience of MDT working to deliver holistic patient centered approach to care
* Experience of supervising students and support staff
* Enthusiasm for and experience of working with frail older people/ OPMH
* OPMH specific experience- assessment tools and interventions
Qualifications and Training
* Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist
* Maintain HCPC Registration
* Evidence of knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of complex Elderly patients or those with complex MH conditions, utilising a holistic approach.
* Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
* Understanding of NHS organisation
Skills
* Full UK driving liscence with access to vehicle for work purposes
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Lisa Frazer Job title OT Team Lead - OPMH Email address lisa.frazer2@nhs.net Telephone number 0191 445 3125 Additional information
Lisa Frazer - Occupational Therapy Team Lead for Older Person's Mental Health.
0191 4453125
Lisa.frazer2@nhs.net
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