Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job overview
Would you like the opportunity to join an innovative, developing Occupational Therapy Service that actively encourages and supports professional and service development?
Due to upcoming maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist (OT) to work in the Intensive Support Team (IST), which provides multi-disciplinary assessment, short-term treatment, training, advice and practical support for adults with a learning disability who are experiencing a crisis in relation to a behaviour that challenges, and/or requiring support with their mental health.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to the service users of IST across Bedfordshire and Luton, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with a focus on enabling an individual’s occupational functioning. You will work within a multidisciplinary community based team and see service users in their homes, day care settings and/or work places.
You should have some demonstrable experience of working with adults who have a Learning Disability and up-to-date knowledge of current OT provision for this client group. Post graduate training relevant to the post (eg autism, sensory integration, AMPS,) is essential. You will need to hold a current UK driving license and have access to a car.
Working for our organisation
Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and we also provide monthly opportunities to participate in OT Service-wide CPD events. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process, and we also offer specialist training opportunities and a Band 7 Support and Development programme.
Benefits of working for the Trust include a Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Child care vouchers, Relocation packages and Wellbeing sessions.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details. For any specific queries, please get in contact.
ï‚· To provide an Occupational Therapy (OT) service to service users diagnosed with a Learning
Disability, including consultation, review and stand-alone assessments.
 To co-ordinate with other members of the multi-disciplinary and OT team and provide clinical consultations as required.
ï‚· To maintain the following key relationships:
ï‚· Service users and their representatives.
ï‚· Learning Disability OT team / Trust wide OT service
ï‚· Learning Disability Multi-Disciplinary Team, ELFT
ï‚· Borough Adult Learning Disability teams
ï‚· External OT professionals
ï‚· Voluntary and statutory organisations
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC Registration.
- Sensory Integration Training - Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstratable experience as an Occupational Therapist; with some experience of working with people who have a learning disability
- Knowledge of Learning Disability legislation.
- Experience of working in the community.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Sensory Integration accredited practitioner
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of and application of the Model of Human Occupation and its practical application in the clinical field
- Advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory base, e.g. biology, psychology, sociology and the impact of environment on function.
- Advanced knowledge of specialist Occupational Therapy Models, Approaches and Interventions.
- Advanced assessment and interpretation of information from assessment
- Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines/frameworks applicable to learning disability services.
- Knowledge of clinical effectiveness and its application within Learning Disability Services.
- Utilisation of appropriate assessment techniques.
- Advanced ability in developing and implementing treatment plans
- Management of complex cases
- Ability to integrate theory and practice and demonstrate creative problem solving.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage own workload, determine priorities and manage time effectively
- Ability to critically reflect on and use evidence to develop best practice.
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to cope with change.
- Local knowledge of resources available to meet needs of people with Learning Disability.
- A full valid driving licence and access to a car for business use.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Danielle Maule
- Job title
- Head OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07827939209
- Additional information
Sharon Grant, Clinical Team Manager at [email protected] or on 07500122279
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