We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to work in a challenging but rewarding role, within the Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team (North).

The Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team (ICATT) provides a rapid, short term assessment and treatment service for people with an intellectual disability who may challenge services and have additional mental health needs. The Team seek to prevent a hospital admission where it is appropriate to do so, enabling service users to receive treatment and care within their own homes, remain involved in their care as part of their own community and therefore minimising the disruption of their lives and the lives of those caring for them

We offer specialist support tailored to the individual drawing flexibly on a broad range of models and interventions working with a highly skilled Multi-Disciplinary Team .

You will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload. You will provide high-quality assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of patients' needs and monitor the quality and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. This involves collaboration, both across the MDT and networking with professionals and agencies.

Main duties of the job

Working with the support of a senior therapist, you will be expected to manage a complex clinical caseload.

The post is open to newly qualified therapists and experienced therapists wishing to broaden their skills in a new setting. We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary health team with a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Regular clinical supervision and professional support is offered along with opportunities for professional development. There is a clinical lead occupational therapist within the team supporting the delivery of a quality, evidence-based service, continuing professional development and staff wellbeing.

You will have proven team working skills a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach to your work, coupled with a positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate and have good communication skills. You will be committed to providing high quality care and undertake evidence-based practice consistent with the Trust's values.

You must be able to demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with an Intellectual Disability.

You will be required to maintain up to date records and documentation in line with Trust Policies and providing support to carers and families of individuals who access our services.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver a patient needs led occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence, to people with an Intellectual Disability and Mental Health needs.

Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these.

Effectively manage a nominated caseload under supervision.

Adhere to professional and locally agreed standards.

Successfully time manage and prioritise areas of responsibility.

Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical reports as necessary,

To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation for the need of the service such as dealing with referral enquiries to the team.

Please see the attached document detailing the job description in full.

This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of �2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust and have not been an employee of the Trust in the previous 3 years. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Diploma or degree in OT
• HPC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of specialist training

Training

Essential

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration relevant to the post.
• Willingness to undertake clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Contractual requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and vehicle/unsocial hours

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle for work purposes with business use.
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the service

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate understanding of EDI

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have an Intellectual Disability/Mental Health needs.
• Experience of working with a MDT

Desirable

• Experience of MOHO/other agencies and in a community team
• Knowledge of Model of Human Occupation
• Experience of working in a community team

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness around the diverse needs of people with an Intellectual Disability
• Knowledge and understanding of OT Professional Code of Conduct and OT core skills, and their application in practice
• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation including Transforming Care agenda, mental health and mental capacity act and an understanding of clinical risk assessment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of sensory based approaches
• Knowledge of environmental assessments and audits

Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply the OT process and plan, carry out and evaluate treatment for this client group according to needs and best practice evidence.
• Ability to undertake specialist OT assessments and assess complex risks with people with an intellectual disability and associated mental health needs.
• Able to work both autonomously and integrate within the team.
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Basic IT skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Desirable

• A high level of emotional intelligence
• Specialist skills relating to mental health and Intellectual Disability work.
• Ability to work with patients/carers with communication barriers

Physical requirement

Essential

• Ability to perform wide range of OT duties

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team North

1 Lindsay Close

Mansfield

NG18 5TF



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