There has been an exciting opportunity for a full time specialist occupational therapist to join the Humber teaching NHS foundation trust inpatient service based at Millview Court treatment ward.
Millview Court is a 15 bedded mixed-sex ward, based in Cottingham, and provides 24 hour care to adults experiencing a crisis in their mental health requiring inpatient admission.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate individual, the successful candidate will be required to have the specialist level of experience, knowledge, and clinical skills to conduct evidence-based OT Assessments and Treatment plans to promote the service user’s occupational identity and performance skills to enable their recovery, health, and wellbeing.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, provide clinical supervision to coordinate and develop the therapeutic activities offered across the service, as well as been a part of the OT inpatient Hub supporting and promoting positive changes across the services to ensure the OT provision provided is effective and of a high standard.
The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and relevant assessments and outcome measures are used to frame and guide clinical practice, therefore the successfully applicant would benefit from having previous knowledge and experience of the model and assessment tools.
“This role may be eligible for recruitment incentives. Please liaise with the recruiting manager for further details.”
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy input into Millview Court.
Service Development and Leadership: Lead on OT input within the team, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support implementation of Trust and national policies.
Training and Education: Plan and deliver specialist training sessions for staff and students, and support professional development across the team.
Clinical Governance and Research: Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and contribute to research within the OT speciality.
Documentation and I.T skills: Maintain accurate patient records and demonstrate proficiency in digital systems, adhering to confidentiality and data protection standard.
To collaborate with the Multi-disciplinary Team to promote service-users recovery, health, and wellbeing.
To provide evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments, develop interventions plans and provide outcome measures to identified service users to promote their recovery, independence and community living skills.
To coordinate, develop and provide clinical supervision to promote the development of therapeutic activities offered across the service.
To work with internal and external agencies to develop networks to support service users in the service to reengage back in the community.
To be part of the Inpatient OT Hub to continue to progress and develop the OT provision.
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