Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 383-OPC-4392-24
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- High Peak and North Dales Demential Rapid Response Team
- Town
- Bakewell
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist - Crisis Team
NHS AfC: Band 6
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Imagine having the Peak district as your "office"
We are an experienced, knowledgeable and welcoming team and we are looking for an empathetic Band 6 Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in mental health to join us in Bakewell to work in the rural community.
Here's what the team think:
- Working in the peaks appealed due to it being such a pleasant locality to work, away from the difficulties of a large city/town and always being a pleasant commute
- DHCFT has a good reputation I liked the job description Teamwork in the community Working in Bakewell
- Good teamwork and support!
- Open culture. Friendly and supportive.
- Great team spirit and work ethic.
- Opportunities for training are good. locality is perfect and helps with stress levels due to be a rural area.
- It's supportive. You feel encouraged and valued. The work is varied. You feel respected and listened to. It’s a beautiful area.
- Most supportive and lovely team I have ever worked with, I enjoy coming into work! I feel lucky driving around the Peak District and having easy access to this for walks/runs after work.
- The job itself, teamworking, enthusiastic, passionate colleagues, working in HP & Dales.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working within a community older adult crisis mental health service, providing specialist dementia assessment and treatment to service users with a range of health conditions.
In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to the person's diagnosis and identified needs.
You will be able to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with CPNs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and other disciplines within the team.
You will be involved in service development and quality improvement projects as we develop OT pathways across the organisation, build links with our partnership organisations in the community.
You will be part of the wider Occupational Therapy Community in Derbyshire Healthcare, contributing to CPD events, practice development opportunities and workforce development.
You will be involved in recruitment of staff and the development of our support staff.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Distances from base (approx)
From Matlock, 9 miles – 23 mins by car.
Buxton 11.5 miles – 20 mins.
Chesterfield, 13.5 miles – 31 mins.
Sheffield, 18 miles – 43 mins.
Belper, 19 miles – 43 mins.
Derby 27 miles – 58 mins.
We are a 7 day a week service working 8-8 Mon-Fri and 9-5 Sat/Sun. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working day arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Honours in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Portfolio evidence of CPD, reflection, self-motivation, team leadership skills and EBP
Desirable criteria
- L'Apple accreditation
Experience/Skills
Essential criteria
- Relevant post-registration, clinical expertise
- Post-registration expertise in an adult mental health setting
- Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of ordering equipment and adapting environments
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of research techniques and experience of clinical audit
- Post-registration expertise working with Older Adults
Other
Essential criteria
- Meet the travel requirements for this post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Alan Young
- Job title
- Operational Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 123 1050
- Additional information
Kirsty Smith 0300 123 1050
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 135638
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