Job summary We are looking to appoint an Advanced SpecialistOccupational Therapist in Gender Healthcare to join the West of England SpecialistGender Identity Clinic (WESGIC) based at The Laurels in Exeter.
This is a new substantivepost following substantial investment in the clinic.The WESGIC is a centre of excellence for theprovision of advice and treatment for gender dysphoria for people aged 18 andolder.
We accept referrals from across the country and provide personalisedcare and treatment plans to meet our patients individual needs.The post holder will be an expert practitioner,providing OT assessments and interventions within the gender service.
They willact as a resource for the team providing professional guidance andparticipating in the development of the service.Networking skills are essential requirements forworking collaboratively and in representing the organisation and the professionwithin this role.The successful candidate will ensure the monitoringand maintenance of professional standards within the context of a clinicalgovernance framework.
They will possess excellent interpersonal skills and havea flexible approach to service delivery.
We are looking for a team player whoenjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting with highly experienced andskilled staff.
Main duties of the job Provide advanced specialist OT clinical input into the delivery of care and treatment at the Gender Service.
To offer assessments and interventions for transgender patients.
The role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patients needs, analyse and formulate treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary framework.
Work as part of the MDT to support patients in line with the NHS England national service specification for gender healthcare.
To lead in specialist area of Occupational Therapy intervention in the Gender Service; contribute to development of specialist service and related policies.
Clinically supervise OTs, Named Professionals, and Peer Support Workers working in Gender service.
To lead peer supervision and continuing professional development of OT staff To demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision, where required, to junior team members and other professionals and students.
Experienced Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
The post holder works autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.
The post holder will manage a caseload of people with complex needs.
About us About Devon Partnership TrustWe provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally.
We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing.
We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we doOur valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values.
These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.
We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010.
Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible.
We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities.
We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification Experience Essential Significant specialised experience of working with people with gender dysphoria, and individual patient case management responsibility.
Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
Line management of staff.
Experience in the application of OT models to service users with complex needs.
Significant experience working in community settings in MDTs.
Ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities.
Desirable Experience of MDT working.
Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
Maintains current registration with HCPC.
Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Training in gender healthcare.
Training in gender diversity.
Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration.
Clinical Practice Educator for student placements.
Desirable MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy or relevant to gender healthcare.
Diploma in Gender Healthcare.
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Interface of psychological and physical aspects of healthcare.
Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of OT within gender healthcare.
Experience of working in gender healthcare.
Desirable Knowledge of the legal, social, and societal aspects of gender diversity.
An understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care with voluntary and independent sector.