Specialist Occupational Therapist Job at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS... (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Job Description

A great opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service. We work holistically with people to develop new skills and build brighter futures. We use the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to structure assessments, 1:1 and group interventions. We need someone who understands the importance of maintaining an occupational focus in the team and be able to advocate the value of activity in people's recovery journey. Full support will be provided by the experienced Band 7 Eating Disorder Advanced Occupational Therapist, as well as peer supervision with the OT team, we also have links with Occupational Therapists in the TEWV Eating Disorders Team. All staff are actively encouraged to take part in the development of the Occupational Therapy Service. Your personal development is important to us and we will give you opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to work with the patient group. It is essential you are registered as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC to be considered for this post.

Job Responsibility

To be responsible for the Occupational Therapy provision within the team, and management of a caseload of service users who present with a variety of complex mental health needs
In partnership with the Service Users and Carers you will 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 take role of Lead Professional when required
To deliver evidenced based Occupational Therapy assessment and 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
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

Requirements

Recognised Occupational therapy degree/ qualification
HCPC Registration
Evidence of post-registration training in OT interventions relevant to the post
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
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
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
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Undertaking Appraisals
Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
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
Clinical Leadership
Training & Induction of staff
Teaching/Presentation skills

Nice to have

Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Undertaking Appraisals
Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
Clinical Leadership
Training & Induction of staff
Teaching/Presentation skills

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