Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist to join the occupational therapy rotation in central Lancashire, which is a well established rotation post with variety of learning opportunities.
This post offers the opportunity to undertake occupational therapy in a forensic mental health setting.You will be involved in the maintenance and delivery of Occupational Therapy Services across the trust including the coordination, implementation of tailored specific treatment programmes for your own caseload.
There are excellent facilities - ranging from ward based involvement, to a custom built therapeutic resources centre (with a range of facilities including a sports hall and gym), a vocational rehabilitation facility a social centre, as well as accessing the community, and community based interventions.Secure Mental Health Care for Lancashire and South Cumbria is provided at Guild Lodge, Whittingham.
The service has steadily expanded from it's inception in 1999 and currently has a range of inpatient and community services including 164 beds.Our staff receive: Full induction and support for those new to the servicesAccess to salary sacrifice schemes for cars, electronics etc.Interviewer information packExcellent support and Wellbeing servicesSuperb external training and development opportunitiesOpportunities to develop leadership skills across differing care environmentsTalent Management Programme Main duties of the job Please note: A means of transport is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS Clearance as part of the pre-employment checks.To provide routine occupational therapy interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of her/his occupations in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment.
(adapted from Creek 2003).The post holder works alongside more senior experienced therapist/s to consolidate and develop their skills, and while able to work alone as an autonomous professional, they are supported through regular contact and supervision from the senior therapist/s.
They may contribute to the occupational therapy plans for people with complex needs, but are not the responsible therapist in assessing and providing occupational therapy plans for people with very complex occupational needs.After a period of preceptorship, and following approved training, the band 5 occupational therapist provides fieldwork placements for occupational therapy undergraduates.
As confidence and experience grows, the therapist becomes increasingly responsible for the supervision of support staff, and for the delegation of occupational therapy tasks.
About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area.
Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks.
We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council.
Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of current best practice in OT (including mental health).
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of team dynamics Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance Experience Essential Application of the Occupational Therapy process.
Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation.
Positive learning from experience gained in mental health setting pre or post qualification Skills Essential Group work skills Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Effective written and oral communication skills Computer literacy Special requirements Essential Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
Commitment to lifelong learning.
Willingness to work flexibly to meet client need.
Enhanced DBS disclosure willingness Mandatory Violence Reduction Training fitness Ability to meet travel requirements of role