Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust
Perinatal Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
To ensure the provision of Occupational Therapy approaches in the treatment of women with perinatal mental health problems, focusing primarily on the assessment of functional needs.
- Manage a caseload for women who are referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Service.
- Carry out initial assessments and the planning of group and individual therapy interventions in collaboration with adults who have a diagnosis of Perinatal Mental Health Service.
- Manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
- Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.
- Provide leadership for junior staff, as delegated by the supervisor.
- Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service within the Perinatal Mental Health Service.
- Participate in the delivery of training and consultancy for other therapists and practitioners working with the Perinatal Mental Health Service across the region.
- Select and apply Occupational Therapy Assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure.
- Undertake generic initial assessments and collaboratively identify with the client priorities for therapy.
- Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work.
- Undertake the OT assessment of clients using investigative and analytical skills to formulate individual treatment plans.
- Accept clinical responsibility under supervision for a designated case load, some with complex presentations, prioritizing need and taking on the role of coordinator where relevant.
- Plan and implement client-centred individual and group interventions, using clinical reasoning and a range of treatment interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment for clients in order to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of intervention.
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About the Employer
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs 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 dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
Our Vision and Values
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organization. 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:
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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://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organization. View our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Hayley Cook
- Job Title: Perinatal Clinical Lead/Team Manager
- Email Address: h.cook13@nhs.net
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