Occupational Therapist

Job summary
Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to those with mental health problems enjoy a better future?
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

This is an exciting opportunity to for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at the Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook). The new regional service based in Dawlish offers inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment is state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.

Our work is integral to the evidence based care pathways, contributing to the formulation and planning of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, Reducing Restrictive Practice, stopping over medication of people with a learning disability (STOMP), trauma informed care and much more. We have a strong role in supporting the development of capable environments around the needs of our client group. Our core business as Occupational Therapists is assessment and intervention to promote engagement in meaningful occupations to maximise health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job
We have excellent clinical leadership and supervision structures; hold regular Occupational Therapy meetings, which include linking in with the wider trust AHPs, enabling regular CPD and learning opportunities. There is opportunity to develop skills in the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability and sensory integration approaches with the support of trust wide clinical governance and peer supervision.

We are looking for an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work with people with learning disabilities and autistic adults displaying distressed behaviour who have complex needs. The post holder will focus on assessing and providing Occupational Therapy interventions that improve peoples wellbeing and quality of life by promoting engagement in meaningful activity and inclusion in their community.

The post holder will pro-actively work within the multi-disciplinary team contributing to care planning, risk management and the planning and organisation of daily activities on the ward. The post holder will participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working and will receive the paid enhancements associated with this.

The post holder will provide management and clinical support to non-qualified staff within the team alongside Occupational Therapy students and apprentices. Therapists are encouraged to be innovative and motivated in contributing to the leadership and development of the Occupational Therapy service.

About us
We 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 do

Our values
We 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 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
Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Commitment to undertake continuing professional development.

Experience

• Experience of working in an inpatient Learning Disability, Autism and/or mental health setting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound theoretical understanding of OT practice and recovery principles within Learning Disability/Autism and/or Mental Health settings.
• Understanding of role of OT in the multidisciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).