About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our community enhanced rehabilitation team (CERT) as an occupational therapist. CERT works with people in long term rehabilitation placements to support transition to the community or suitable alternative placement where indicated, and support our inpatient services with capacity and flow. CERT work with people who experience severe and enduring mental ill health and who require enhanced care to remain in the community. Occupational therapy will be an intrinsic part of the persons recovery and ability to remain in the community. The team comprises of a wide multi-disciplinary team, and the occupational therapy role will form a valuable part of our team. CERT is a fast-paced dynamic team with the aim to provide responsive, timely and evidence-based interventions.
Main duties of the job
Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the MDT
Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments, as necessary
Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews
Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients
Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals
Participate and promote positive intra-agency working
Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy
Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care
Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions
Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards
Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifiactions Essential
Relevant professional OT qualification Current HPC registration
Desirable
Fieldwork educators certificate Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies
Experience Essential
Previous experience in relevant health settings Supervision of staff Experience of service development
Desirable
Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services
Knowledge Essential
Effective team working within a multi-agency framework Experience using both group and individual treatment skills Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area Assisting with effective budgetary management Evidence based and experience of reflective practice Recovery Model of Care Model of Human Occupation Safeguarding Children Mental Health Act 1983 Mental Capacity Act Effective Care Coordination Relevant national policies and guidance Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment Audit and research methods Vulnerable adults guidelines Able to discuss/explain specialist OT role Awareness of own strengths and limitations
Desirable
Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services Risk management training
Skills Essential
Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Ability to formulate relevant reports Delegation and coordination Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Mentorship skills Accurate Record keeping Flexible approach/ creative thinking Able to move and handle clients IT skills
Desirable
Effective leadership qualities Presentation skills Ability to network and influence decision making Team Building skill
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Capper grove, yew trees
Liverpool
L367YT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)