Job summary Do you have excellent communication skills that would enable you to work within a challenging inpatient mental health unit that constantly strives to provide the best possible experience for our service users and their carers?We have a permanent opportunity for a compassionate, respectful and enthusiastic team player committed to promoting excellence, teamwork and accountability to join the Adult Occupational Therapy Team at the Chorley Inpatient Mental Health Service.
The post involves working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Recovery Workers and the Multidisciplinary Team with inpatients experiencing acute mental health problems.The Chorley occupational therapy mental health team provides assessment and interventions for clients, operates over a 7 day flexible service .You will work across wards engaging clients in activity to support them in their recovery.
Candidates with an experience of leading physical, musical, drama or arts activity groups would be regarded as very suitable.Our aim is to make a person's stay in hospital as short as possible and to ensure that their experience is a positive one.
This will be achieved by creating the right environment and delivering the right interventions in the right place at the right time.
Main duties of the job We are looking for highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal qualities.
The successful candidate must be willing to work flexibly in a fast paced environment, have a positive outlook and knowledge of the value of activity and occupation on mental wellbeing.
In addition, a key priority is to ensure the delivery of a quality service, which genuinely engages with service users, carers and other stakeholders.Applications are invited from people who have previous experience of working within mental health or people focused roles.
You must be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues that contribute to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties as well as demonstrate ability and confidence in facilitating both group and individual interventions.
You will be familiar with the five ways to wellbeing and be able to recognise how different activities can help people to recovery and remain well.In return, we are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning.
We are also passionate about the supervision process.
You will be expected to participate in the process for yourself and provide support to others as appropriate.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid) in a care setting and an interest in completing NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care Currently hold a NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Knowledge Essential Ability to work with people of all ages and adapt/develop physical health programmes that reflect physical abilities and interests Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values and can provide practical examples of where they have worked with: We are always learning, We are respectful, We are kind, We are a team Demonstrate skills in motivating service users using activity Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with mental health problems - for example working in a caring environment such as a nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer Previous work in a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Group work skills Previous experience working in inpatient settings Able to work in a changing environment