We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team to support with the delivery of high quality care for our service users.
Working both autonomously and as part of the team, you will carry out assessments for adults and children in the community for equipment and adaptations to increase independence, safety and to assist people to remain in their own homes.
There are increasing numbers of people with long term complex conditions living in the community. These people need a range of adaptations and equipment to allow them to continue to live as safely and independently as possible.
The service is based within the Centre for Independent living in Huyton and also involves some working from home as well as community visits.
You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled, motivated and friendly team to deliver excellent care.
This post is subject toan enhanced with children's and adult's barred listDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Main duties of the job
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.
The post holder will contribute to an environment that works with local services to provide evidence based assessment and delivery of care. 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.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL Shared Team
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary.
Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews.
Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.
Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.
Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team.
Person Specification
Skills
* Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
* Ability to formulate relevant reports
* Delegation and coordination
* Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
* Flexible approach/ creative thinking
* Able to move and handle clients
* Ability to network and influence decision making
Experience
* Previous experience in relevant health settings
* Supervision of staff
* Experience of service development
* Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services
Qualifications
* Current HPC registration
Knowledge
* Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
* Experience using both group and individual treatment skills
* Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
* Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
* Assisting with effective budgetary management
* Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
* Recovery Model of Care
* Model of Human Occupation
* Safeguarding Children
* Mental Health Act 1983
* Mental Capacity Act
* Effective Care Coordination
* Relevant national policies and guidance
* Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
* Audit and research methods
* Awareness of own strengths and limitations
* Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services
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.
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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