Band 5 Occupational Therapist- CAMHS Inpatients and Community - Leicester, United Kingdom - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Leicester, United Kingdom

    4 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    'OThas helped me be more independent and have healthy routines, they take the timeto listen and understand me'- patient testimonial, 2024.

    OccupationalTherapy input makes a positive difference to our young people. This is what theyoung people at the Beacon say about us.

    Ifyou would like to be a part of this, help to support young people in ameaningful and person-centred way, please consider joining our CAMHS family.

    We work predominantly at CAMHS The Beacon, and also support ICST and the CAMHS Crisis Home Intervention Service.

    If you have an interest in working with children, a positive attitude, enthusiasm and good communication skills, we would welcome your application.

    We welcome application from newly qualified Occupational Therapists, or from those who are about to qualify. We offer preceptorship and developmental programmes for all our staff, and will support you to develop your skills within the Beacon.

    We usually work between 8-6 Monday to Friday ( hours per week), though there may be a requirement to work different hours on occasion due to clinical or service need.

    Whatare the benefits for you:

  • SupportiveMDT
  • OTclinical supervision and support from a senior clinician, the opportunity towork with other OTs in the risk pathway services crisis home intervention, andacross CAMHS
  • CPDthrough a range of in-house regular events.
  • Networkingopportunities
  • Free uniform
  • Free car parking at LPT sites

    • Main duties of the job

    What we do:

  • Deliver OT assessment and treatment packages, individually and within our Group Work program.
  • Use OT models of practice, occupation centred goals and outcome measures.
  • We are recovery focussed with therapeutic input and personalised care at the centre of our work.
  • We work in creative, problem-solving ways within Occupational Therapy frameworks and models.
  • We contribute to the wider MDT.
  • We oversee and supervise the work of OT support workers.
  • OT assessments for all young people whilst an inpatient including functional skills assessments, ADL, interests, routines, performance skills and many others.
  • Group interventions have include breakfast club, healthy lifestyle and recovery through therapeutic programme is constantly evolving and developing to align with our patient interests and needs.
  • As an Occupational Therapist in our service, you will have the opportunity to help shape our service using you creativity and skills.

    • About us

    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

    Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

    We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

    Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

    We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

    For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

    All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

    For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

    Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Final Year Student about to qualify
  • Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council or pending qualification

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

    • Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with the patient group.

    • Personal Attributes

    Essential

  • Team player.
  • Resourceful and able to use own initiative.
  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, carers, outside agencies etc.

    • Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

  • Record keeping and report writing skills

    • Desirable

  • Basic group work skills

    • Standard Requirements

    Essential

  • Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
  • Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
  • Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)

    • Mobility

    Essential

  • The candidate must be able to use their own transport or a suitable alternative for the purpose of this post.