About the Role
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust".
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
As an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant at Killamarsh CMHT (community mental health team), you will work under the directions of a qualified Occupational Therapist to create opportunities for individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems by facilitating practical activity groups and individual sessions. You will contribute towards offering a range of therapeutic interventions in the community.
The post involves facilitating one-to-one sessions with a patient and also leading in group interventions. The post holder will be aiming to promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user.
This post will involve working within the OT team, and the wider MDT, including external professionals. Contribute to a service which aims to provide patient focused care, promoting independence and recovery.
As a member of Killamarsh CMHT, the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service. As this is a community setting you would be expected to travel (to be a car user) within the catchment area.
As a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide recovery focused interventions including group work, one to ones, and individualised treatments.
The post holder will be expected to support the Occupational Therapists in delivering person centred therapeutic activities and work within their job role parameters.
This position is in a multi-disciplinary team, including a OT lead (Band 6 and 5) working with the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective discharge back into the community or suitable step down placement.
To assist the Occupational Therapist with patient assessments within the community. To develop practical / living skills with individuals and groups. To observe patients' behaviour, responses, and abilities, and report these observations, with accuracy and in a professional manner. To record relevant information in patients contact notes, complying with good practice guidelines.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Occupational Therapy Assistant will work flexibly in an occupation-focussed way, by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focusses on person-centred care and recovery principles.
The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to.
You will support the Care Programme Approach, including enabling service users/carers/ significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.
Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently under the guidance of the Occupational Therapists, to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service within a community settings.
You will be required to gain an awareness of the potential risks of each individual and the environment, and be able to assess for escalation of risks and how to manage challenging situations. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will support the Occupational therapists and patients, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness and self-reflection skills.
DHcFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.
As a member of the team the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational therapy based treatments using a range of appropriate interventions, based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation.
They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the patient. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with patients.
The post holder will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to Occupational Therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, etc) and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.
Ensure that the Trust values, policies and procedures are adhered to. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilising local support systems as necessary, e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy, etc.
This job description will be reviewed annually with the post holder according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement.
The post holder may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the Job.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network, amongst others.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
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