Overview
We would like to welcome applicants who do not meet all essential criteria, but have essential qualifications and would consider a transitional role from Band 5 to Band 6 on the condition of completing a competency based development plan.
The post holder will contribute to an environment that works with local services to provide evidence-based assessment and delivery of care, using relevant models of Occupational Therapy, and within the context of Effective Care Coordination. They will continue with their own professional development and assist with that of other OT staff. They will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure that the needs of their clients are met.
To utilise developed specialist knowledge to provide the professional contribution within designated Occupational Therapy Services and to assist in the organisation, development, co- ordination and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service in conjunction with the Clinical Principle Occupational Therapist and relevant Team/Service Manager.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon Buchanan Job title: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Email address: sharon.buchanan@merseycare.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0151 250 5090
Emma Bate
Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
Tel: 01928 247120
Responsibilities
Provide professional contribution within designated Occupational Therapy Services. Assist in the organisation, development, coordination and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service in conjunction with the Clinical Principle Occupational Therapist and relevant Team/Service Manager. Work with local services to deliver evidence-based assessment and care using appropriate OT models. Support your own and others’ professional development. Maintain a flexible approach to working hours to meet client needs.
Qualifications and Requirements
Essential qualifications and experience per role requirements are assumed at the level described; the post notes that candidates may be considered for a transitional Band 5 to Band 6 based on completing a competency-based development plan.
Employer
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust – one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West; serves over 1.4 million people and covers the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. Offers specialist inpatient and community services, including high secure mental health facilities.
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