Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Service operates Monday to Friday 9-5)
- Job ref
- 383-OPC-892-25
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Erewash O/A CMHT, Ilkeston Resource Centre
- Town
- Ilkeston
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist (Older People, Community)
NHS AfC: Band 5
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
Have you considered a challenging but rewarding job working with a diverse range of people; being involved closely with families, advocating for the needs of others and working with an amazing team?
Fantastic opportunity for newly a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational therapist who is keen for a new challenge.
Then this opportunity is absolutely for you!
An exciting role has become available for a Band 5 Community Occupational Therapist to join the Erewash Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.
Main duties of the job
We are an experienced and professional team, dedicated to the goal of providing excellent care for the Older Adult population of Erewash.
As a team, we are a friendly and supportive; ensuring that we operate with professionalism and inclusivity.
Come and join our Team. You won’t regret it!
Due to the broad geographical area this post covers the post holder will need to demonstrate that they can travel within the area, transporting Service Users as needed occasionally, without compromising service needs.
You will :
- Work with Service Users with both functional and organic illnesses, with the full support of the MDT.
- Carry a caseload of patients with varying needs.
- Use excellent assessment skills, risk management skills and communication skills; working towards building therapeutic relationships with both Service Users and their families/carers.
- Work as part of a knowledgeable, supportive and forward-thinking team who are committed to supporting and guiding learning and development.
- Work closely with our Voluntary partners and Primary Care.
- Receive regular Clinical, Managerial and Peer supervision and access a wide range of development opportunities.
- We welcome applications from newly-qualified Occupational Therapists and offer support and guidance and an excellent Preceptorship programme.
- Have the peace of mind of knowing the Trust operates a fair and equitable mileage expenses scheme.
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
“As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Derbyshire Healthcare is committed to supporting flexible working and there are lots of opportunities for Occupational Therapy Continuing Professional Development.
You will also receive regular clinical and professional supervision, and support from the wider OT workforce.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC-Registered Occupational Therapist
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
- Membership of OT professional body and/or special interest group
- Post-graduate training relevant to specialist area
- L’APPLE accreditation
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, including carrying out occupational assessments and setting occupational goals.
- Well-developed motivational and negotiating skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to travel across a large geographical area
Desirable criteria
- Skills in applying evidence-based practice.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with dementia and/or cognitive impairment
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- Knowledge and application of theoretical models of practice
- Understanding of Mental Health conditions and treatment models
- Knowledge of the principles or risk assessment and risk management
- Experience working with older adults
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
- Evidence of service user and carer involvement activity
- Evidence of partnership working
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
- Naomi Harrison
- Job title
- Senior Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 123 3375
- Additional information
Informal chats welcomed!
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