Senior Occupational Therapist - Fixed Term
- Employer
- Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
- Location
- Norwich
- Salary
- £32,306 to £39,027 a year gross per annum
- Closing date
- 5 Jul 2022
Job Details
Secondments from other areas will be considered in discussion with the candidate's manager(s).
NSFT Secure Mental Health Services have been consistently rated Good by the CQC and we are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join us on our journey to Outstanding. Our inpatient secure services form part of a wide and growing body of clinical services operating in a variety of settings linked to criminal justice services.
In this role, the post-holder will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team in a 16-bedded secure service for women. Within this role you will be part of a therapy team with an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner, Fitness Therapy Technical Instructor and a Teacher. This is a stand-alone unit, so the right candidate will be able to work autonomously and provide clinical leadership on the ward when needed. You will work under the umbrella of the wider, well-established NSFT Secure Services Occupational and Fitness Therapy Team, which is embedded not only at Whitlingham but at a further three wards in Norwich and one in Ipswich.
Main duties of the job
The Whitlingham Team is committed to trauma informed care, co-production and positive risk management.
You will be working with women with complex needs who are often motivated and have lots of talent and skills with which you can engage. No two days will look the same. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Therapy program on the ward, and for ensuring you offer a high-quality therapy service as part of the wider MDT. We are always looking for ways to improve outcomes for our service users and encourage creativity and innovation in all our staff.
You should be a team player, confident and effective communicator with service users, carers and staff of all professional groups as well as with external partner agencies.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
As a part of the wider NSFT Secure Services OFT team, the post-holder will receive regular clinical and management supervision, and also professional and governance support from within our knowledgeable, friendly and supportive team.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, click APPLY!
Interview date is provisional. If successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted via email. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Work alongside the Fitness Technical Instructor and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to deliver Occupational Therapy on Whitlingham ward, prioritising clinical needs to provide an effective service.
* Assess the occupational needs of the service users on the ward and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions, evaluating treatment in order to measure progress and ensure clinical effectiveness.
* Ensure that clinical practice is based on a comprehensive assessment of risk factors, clinical need and environmental issues
* Support staff and participate in the process of leave and escorting patients in activities in accordance with the MHA 1983.
* Ensuring that clinical practice is patient-centred, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plans of care.
* Monitor and maintain standards of security and Governance in accordance with local and Trust-wide Policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in OT
- Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to work towards.
- HPC state registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training courses
Experience
Essential
- Relevant qualifications Post registration experience in mental health.
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development.
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working in a range of mental health settings.
- Previous line management experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatment with designated client group.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage own caseload and prioritise.
Desirable
- Evidence of area of evolving clinical specialism.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health and best practice in OT.
- Computer skills.
Other
Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation including risk assessment and CPA.
- Understanding of team dynamics. Commitment to patient centred practice and lifelong learning
- Ability to travel independently.
Desirable
- Up to date with latest evidence based research for specialist area.
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Company
“Welcome to Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust, we provide an extensive range of mental health services across two counties , working with our communities and partners we continue to develop and transform our services so we can really meet the needs of the people we serve .We are an organisation which truly values nurses , acknowledges the special , unique skills they bring and is committed to developing clinical, academic and leadership pathways whilst supporting, nurturing and caring for you .We have strengthened nurse leadership, created Nurse Consultant , Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist roles with many more expected . We have over 80 Non medical prescribers and will continue to support more each year . Nursing In NSFT is not without its challenges but we have used them to create opportunities, to learn, to improve and to work differently . Our absolute priority , our number one aim is to improve the care we provide and we will achieve this. Join us and be part of something very special" - Diane Hull, Chief Nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, serving a population of 1.6 million people. We are a large organisation covering a wide geographical area divided into ‘Care Groups'. There are also Care Groups supporting children, family and young people’s services, and specialist services, including Forensic mental health services.
Each Care Group has its own Leadership team, with the aim of supporting clinically led decision making locally, to support the needs of people accessing services.
We have inpatient facilities across both counties with smaller bases in rural locations. Many of the Trust’s services are offered in the community, enabling people accessing services to receive the support they need in an environment familiar to them.
At NSFT we believe in recovery and wellbeing, and understand the importance of good physical health, maintaining relationships and achieving a balance between treatments and continuing an active life.
The people in our care, families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do and are vital in helping shape and support our service strategy. Our strategy supports and enables people with mental health problems to live a fulfilling life and make their personal recovery journey.
Norfolk and Suffolk, in the East of England are some of the safest places to live in the UK, with low crime rates making it a community to be proud of. Housing prices are frequently cited as a reason to move here, as you get an incredible amount for your money compared with other major UK cities.
About our location
Norwich in Norfolk has something for everyone. It has retained a strong local identity and, with that, a sense of community. Locals say hello to each other, baristas remember our coffee orders and you’ll be among the first to know about interesting local projects. This strong sense of community, along with excellent shopping, eating out, affordable house prices and excellent schooling is why Norwich has been ranked by the Guardian as the UK’s best city to work in.
Ipswich in Suffolk is steeped in history, yet full of life. According to The London Economic, affordable house prices and hourly commutes to London have earned Suffolk’s county town a slot in their top ten property destinations. “In Ipswich we have got a fantastic cultural offer far better than what towns and cities bigger than us are offering. We have got very good transport links, especially to London, and house prices are a lot cheaper in the area.
One of Norfolk’s most famous stretches of beaches, Great Yarmouth attracts around six million tourists each year! Situated at the mouth of the River Yare, this old port town is home to beautiful golden sandy beaches and neighbouring towns and villages with scenic views and homely charm.
Full to the brim of history and with a vibrant town centre, King’s Lynn is the ideal destination to enjoy the superb mix of history, shopping and entertainment on offer! A small, historic market town, King's Lynn is the perfect place to live and work, with fantastic train links and short drives to fantastic beaches.
Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk is a unique and dazzling historic gem. An important market town with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and glorious cathedral and abbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. With prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus variety of attractions and places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and convenient for Cambridge.
Travel
For family members who love (or need) to travel, you’re ideally located. Trains run to and from London every 30 minutes from both Ipswich and Norwich, and there are direct rail services from Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge. Both counties are well connected to major road networks and Norwich has an international airport.
Some of our valued employees have told their story of working at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust... use the links below to read these.
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