15 hours per week.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Registered Occupational Therapist to join a high performing, successful team with a great reputation. During a recent CQC visit our patients and families felt overwhelmingly positive about the care we provide at Syrena House.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic OT to join our team at Syrena House, this role would initially be 15 hours based across 3 days. We are a 9 bedded male in patient recovery unit based in Plymstock.

If you have a passion for promoting recovery focussed interventions and supporting people to reach their optimum level of functioning then this might be the post for you. We are hoping to increase our OT provision at Syrena and we are the beginning of transforming our service.

We would welcome applicants to come and have a look around the unit and meet team and patients.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the overall provision of Occupational Therapy through assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of treatment programmes to patients in Syrena House. This can be on an individual or group basis.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good clinical records and attending any relevant meetings.

To carry out group and individual sessions using a range of treatment techniques within the areas of cognitive and psychological functioning, physical functioning, personal independence, domestic, social, creative and recreational skills and educational/vocational needs as necessary.

To be involved in looking at move on accommodation and other community resources appropriate to patients needs.

To be responsible for the planning and review of Occupational Therapy programmes within the unit.

Contribute, and be part of the transformation of our service and continue to provide a safe, effective and caring recovery environment for our patients.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good clinical liaison, attending all relevant meetings.

To carry out assessments and plan suitable treatment programmes for clients, according to identified needs.

To contribute to and initiate treatment evaluation, review, and discharge planning.

To carry out group and individual sessions using a range of treatment techniques within the areas of cognitive and psychological functioning, physical functioning, personalindependence, domestic, social, creative and recreational skills and educational/vocational needs as necessary.

To record interventions, providing verbal and written reports in accordance with College of Occupational Therapy standards and local procedures.

To work as part of the MDT in the assessment of clients prior to admission and be actively involved in decisions relating to the referral process.

To be involved with looking at move on accommodation and other community resources appropriate to clients needs.

To contribute to the Community Group Network, liaising with care coordinatorsas required, especially around monitoring risk and therapeutic risk taking.

To develop and maintain links with other services within the directorate and withcommunity agencies as appropriate for the client group.

To be responsible for the planning and review of Occupational Therapy programmes.

Professional

To maintain standards of practice in accordance with the Occupational

Therapy Code of Professional Conduct and Livewell Southwest policies and procedures.

To contribute to the development of the profession within the trust.

To be involved with recruitment for the unit as required.

To participate in regular supervision with Senior/Head Occupational Therapist.

To participate in the Trust Managerial Appraisal systems.

To initiate and maintain clinical governance activities within the clinical area.

To ensure effective communication with all appropriate professionals and services is maintained.

To represent the Occupational Therapy department or Syrena on working groups and other meetings as required.

To attend relevant professional meetings.

To oversee Preceptorship for Junior Band 5 at Syrena when appropriate.

To provide clinical/professional supervision for junior staff.

3. Educational

To participate in multi- and uni-professional teaching programmes for staff.

To ensure that personal professional development continues in keeping with job and personal requirements.

To maintain professional interests outside of the direct clinical area and to keep up to date with developments in Occupational Therapy or sphere of practice.

To take responsibility for the supervision of Occupational Therapy students if required. (Clinical supervision training required).

To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust policy.

4. Administrative

To ensure that an accurate record of all necessary data is maintained, including clinical notes, PCF and other relevant paperwork.

To ensure that Occupational Therapy equipment and materials are used effectively and safely within the department/service area and in the community.

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade, as agreed by the Lead Occupational Therapist, designated Head or Senior, or the Unit Manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of relevant work experience in mental health.
• Proven ability in using a variety of occupational therapy techniques.
• Ability to cope with and embrace change.
• Experience in MDT working.
• Experience in risk management.

Desirable

• Ability to accept basic management responsibilities.
• Work with students.
• Supervisory experience.
• Involvement in service development(s).

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health and related practice for clients with multiple and complex problems.
• Group work skills.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Awareness of recent Government legislation in relation to the Health Service.
• Understanding of Personalised Care Framework
• Understanding of the concept and systems of clinical governance.
• Ability to work under own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of local community and voluntary services available.
• Car driver

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• State registration.

Desirable

• Member of BAOT.
• Clinical supervisors course.
• Further relevant post graduate training in area of special interest.

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Syrena House

284 Dean Cross Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL9 7AZ

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