Job summary
- Main area
- Crisis Services
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-012-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Park Hospital
- Town
- Morpeth
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Advanced Occupational Therapist
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
The Northumberland and North Tyneside Universal Crisis Team are delighted to be looking for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team within the Working Age Adult pathway. This is a new post within the service, developed in conjunction with the ICB as part of the wider work around supporting safe and sustainable discharge from hospital, as well as preventing repeated episodes of mental health crisis and possible admission. We understand that the unique role of the Occupational Therapist within the multidisciplinary team, can play a valuable role in helping our service users to develop an occupational life that helps them to reduce risks to themselves or other people, stay well, to be connected to their communities and supporters, and to feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction.
We know that the presence of an occupational viewpoint within the multidisciplinary team will enhance the quality of assessment and formulation at the point of crisis assessments and as part of home based treatment. By growing our multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Doctors, Psychologists and Social Workers, to include Occupational Therapy, we hope to actively work as part of the CNTW Community Mental Health Transformation programme in supporting Service Users to access the best community based care within their local area with a clear understanding of their own needs and what may help them to stay well and to progress with their own recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate with relevant knowledge and experience to the clinical area, significant experience of risk assessment and safety planning and the ability to demonstrate their leadership, knowledge and experience as required by this senior clinical role.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The Northumberland and North Tyneside Universal Crisis Team is based at St George’s Park in Morpeth, Northumberland. Whilst this is a busy clinical service, the team are very supportive, they are well led by a strong leadership team and there is a strong culture of service development and improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Advanced Occupational Therapy skills, knowledge and expertise to work with adults in a collaborative style.
Assessment of functional needs and working together with the service user to develop care plans and treatment plans, which focus on the individuals strength and goals.
Occupational formulation sharing with the young person, carers/family and the MDT.
The use of best evidence and practice throughout practice.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 25th April 2024
Closing date : 9th May 2024
We welcome your application.
We would welcome any enquiries or visits from interested candidates. Please contact Christy Molloy, Clinical Manager on 03031231146
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Occupational Therapy Degree or MSc
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level equivalence
- Post graduate level qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, HCPC and RCOT standards and other local and national initiatives
- Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines.
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
- Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex needs.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of specific occupational therapy assessments.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with neurodiversity
Leadership
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and support to clinical staff.
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
- Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach.
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
- Christy Molloy
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03031231146
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