Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

At the Julian Hospital we have five older persons inpatient wards, both organic and functional. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated

Occupational Therapist

to join our AHP Team and support patients in their recovery from their acute distress.



At the Julian hospital we value the knowledge and expertise of OT colleagues in the assessment and treatment of patients with acute illness and recognise the pivotal role that they play in supporting safe discharges from our wards. All the Occupational Therapists are assigned to one ward to be their primary place of work but here at the Julian we work as part of the wider Allied Health Professionals (AHP) team giving all the Therapists the unique opportunity to work across all the inpatient areas. Management supervision will be under the Band 6 Occupational Therapist but annual appraisals will be completed alongside ward management.



At the Julian hospital we have great links between AHP colleagues across professions and throughout the care group and we have an AHP lead who is available to provide leadership and support with AHP specific matters and encourage your involvement with AHP specific service development projects.

Main duties of the job

To oversee and deliver high quality evidence-based practice and embed the Occupational Therapy process within the clinical area. Undertake occupation focused assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions for service users. To support in the assessment and discharge planning of patients. This includes equipment provision within the community setting. Contribute to and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment and formulation. Providing specialist occupation-based advice and formulation. Be a practice educator for students. Participate/lead on developments within the service by using outcome measures and engaging in Quality Improvement projects (both locally and Trust wide). Provide supervision and leadership to our junior therapy staff, identifying any learning and development needs in respect of their clinical skills base.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Some of the benefits you can expect:


NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more

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Person specification

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Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to work both independently and under supervision

Desirable criteria

Supervising students/staff Experience working in a range of mental health settings. #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to deliver OT assessment and treatment with designated client group Ability to work under pressure managing own caseload and effective prioritisation Clinical Assessment, risk assessment, crisis management problem solving, effective time management Verbal and written communication Liaison with other professionals Familiarity with standard ICT Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable criteria

Data inputting Basic skills for running therapeutic groups #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Specialist Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy Assessments and interventions relevant to this client group Basic understanding of Mental Health Act 1983 and any updates Basic understanding of Community Care Act and Carers Act

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of current legislation including risk assessment and CPA. Understanding of applications of brief therapies Understanding of interface between primary and secondary care services Understanding of the principles and application of the recovery model and social inclusion #

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSc/MSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council #

Other

Essential criteria

Able to drive and independent with travel.

Desirable criteria

To be able to independently support with assessments in the community

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.