Senior Occupational Therapist

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences., Within our expanding acute inpatient mental health service, we have two newly created positions. The role of the Senior Occupational Therapist will involve supporting the Clinical and Operational Lead Occupational Therapist in providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring that wherever possible evidence-based practice is delivered to improve the quality of practice and to create responsive services. The post holder will support the Clinical and Operational Lead in their development of operational and clinical service mechanisms. This may include assuming the full range of responsibilities and accountabilities in their absence.
The positions involve supporting and collaborating with Occupational Therapists at ward level, having an oversight of the Occupational Therapy provision and enabling transition to the Hope and Resilience Hub and community facing services. The Hope and Resilience Hub is a recovery focused part of the service. It promotes compassionate treatment and care in a safe and therapeutic setting for people in an acute stage of their illness. It enables supported and sustainable transition from inpatient to community services., Have a high clinical profile that includes the provision of individual treatment, as well as having a global overview of interventions and clinical activities within the team.
Demonstrate expert knowledge in the acute setting, ensuring this is disseminated in a constructive and effective way in the context of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda.
Actively manage own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands.
Assess the needs of service users in complex situations using professional knowledge, judgements and skills to account for decisions made.
Ensure all service users have an up-to-date occupational therapy plan that has been negotiated with the service user to meet their individual occupational needs.
Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theory and how strategies can be adapted according to need.
Working closely with ward based Occupational Therapists, ensuring delivery of an Occupational Therapy service to meet service user needs.
Actively participate in clinical practice development through mentoring and coaching, in particular facilitating student education and fieldwork placements.

Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the Trust."

+ Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
+ 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
+ Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
+ Generous NHS pension scheme
+ Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
+ Health service discounts and online benefits
+ Incremental pay progression
+ Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
+ Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
+ Health and wellbeing opportunities
+ Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.