Job summary
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work on our inpatient mental health wards including PICU.

We have a team consisting of a AHP Lead, Clinical Lead who all work into the wards to provide evidence based high quality Occupational interventions.

The role of the ward OT is to assess occupational and vocational needs and provide occupational therapy interventions on an individual and / or group basis to service users with complex mental health needs in the inpatient wards.

To work flexibly across the adult mental health wards to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to patients with a wide variety of mental health needs and social circumstances.

Main duties of the job
This job is for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, based in the Adult mental health inpatient wards in Doncaster. The post holder will be required to be flexible, be part of a 7-day rota. However, there are plans that may require a band 5 to work over seven days 8am - 8pm.

The role of the band 5 Occupational Therapist will be to assess, plan intervention and evaluation the treatment plans for a range of patients under the supervision of the band 6 Occupational Therapist. They will be required to work autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team and lead and participate in service developments in the area that they are based in.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Qualification
Essential

• Occupation Therapy Degree or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of professional development

Experience
Essential

• To have completed practice placements within Occupational Therapy as part of their university education.

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
• Ability to assess patient conditions, establish the patient's problem, formulate and implement a treatment plan in conjunction with the patient.

Skills
Essential

• Clinical problem-solving ability in routine cases
• Ability to prioritise patient workload
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers
• Ability to present information accurately, written and oral, in English
• Able to reflect upon own practise.
• Committed to learning

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.

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).

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