We have an exciting opportunity for a B7 Occupational Therapy lead based within the Older People's Service in Tameside. This is a new role to the service & the successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment of a new therapy team which will provide support to the Older People's inpatient wards & the wider community teams in conjunction with the Service Manager.

To take the lead in the development and management of the Occupational Therapy service within the Mental Health Service for Older People (MHSOP) using highly specialist clinical and managerial skills developed through experience and post graduate training, ensuringquality of service and compliance with the Trust's core values, standards and regulations.The post holder will work in partnership with Operational, and Team and Ward managers to support and develop the Occupational Therapy workforce, ensuring person centred, high quality, safe and effective OT service delivery across MHSOP in the borough.

Main duties of the job

o To be part of the MHSOP management team, and be responsible for raising the Occupational Therapy profile, sustaining a strong Occupational Therapy identity within theServiceo To support the recruitment and retention of Occupational Therapy staff within MHSOPo To utilise skills for audit, policy, research and propose/ implement policy changes influencing service development.o To provide expert knowledge and support within the OT service to the wider team, taking the lead on defined projects.o To contribute to the overall management of the service and development of models of care.o Ensure clinical and managerial supervision is provided to Occupational Therapists in order to deliver a high standard of assessments and interventions.o To provide leadership and support others, including supervision and continuing professional development to other Occupational Therapists.o To be responsible for the provision of highly specialised assessments and interventionsusing evidenced based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.o To demonstrate high levels of initiative and take a proactive and organised approach to engage staff within service development activities.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver a highly specialist clinical service using a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention methods for older patients with complex mental health conditions utilising a range of assessment tools. To plan and implement client centred treatment programmes and interventions using specialist clinical skills to achieve therapeutic targets. To monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic treatment across the Trust foot print MHSOP in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness. The ensure Occupational Therapy specialist reports are of a high standard detailing assessment, treatment outcomes and recommendations. To take the lead in the planning, development and evaluation of a consistent Occupational Therapy service within MHSOP, conducting clinical audits and research,demonstrating the effectiveness and value of the service Trust wide. Demonstrate awareness of national and local legislation, service and organisational standards, and leading on internal and external clinical governance processes within area of responsibility pertaining to Occupational Therapy. To implement and apply up-to-date specialist knowledge and techniques in accordance with evidence based practice. To communicate highly complex and sensitive information effectively with multiple agencies, professionals and other staff in other agencies to ensure the delivery of high quality, coordinated and client-centred care. To be a role model of professional behaviour and practice.

To provide leadership to Occupational Therapy staff within MHSOP in a visible manner ensuring that Occupational Therapists are supported. To assist in maintaining an effective supervision framework, taking responsibility for managerial support for staff as delegated. To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to establish professional competence and fitness to practice, ensuring requirements from regulatory bodies are met. To demonstrate on going personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, ensuring outcomes are recorded and reflected upon in a continuing professional development portfolio. To provide expert knowledge and support within the service, taking the lead on defined projects.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
• Health Care Professions Council Registration
• Accredited fieldwork educator
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / CPD
• Clinical supervision training
• Post registration study equivalent to master's level
• Management / leadership training

Desirable

• Speciality related postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience which demonstrates competencies to meet the job description activity including practice at a clinical specialism level.
• Current specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and intervention relevant to client group
• Clear indication of an interest in the area of Mental Health
• Applying and interpreting standardised OT assessments
• Experience of line management / supervision of OTs / junior staff
• Supervision of OT students
• Demonstrated involvement in service development
• Research and Audit experience
• Supporting effective change management within teams

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate research experience
• Evidence of leading a team of OT's

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of effective multidisciplinary/interagency working
• Able to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information, both verbally and in writing.
• Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups
• Good presentation and teaching skills
• Reflective practice skills
• Computer literate
• Time management skills
• Able to organise and respond effectively to complex information
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively
• Demonstrate application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
• Demonstrate understanding and clinical application of the Model of Human Occupation

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of up-to-date evidence based practice
• Applied knowledge of NSF and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Awareness and knowledge of factors relating to Occupational Therapy within the particular setting
• Working knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical quality and its application in practice

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Well-developed people skills, respectful and empathic towards others
• Commitment to lifelong learning and an ability to direct own professional development
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Etherow Building - Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

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