Perinatal 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., As a member of the Perinatal Mental Health Team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation.
These will foster a learning culture and promote social inclusion, enabling independence, and enhancing the autonomy of the service user., You will be responsible for holding your own caseload , be able to carry out initial assessments and communicate the outcomes back to the team. All service users under your care will have an up to date occupational therapy plan that has been negotiated with them to meet their individual needs
You will establish and maintain links with other agencies working with this patient group such as midwifery and health visiting teams to ensure that effective communication and interface takes place
You will also be able to establish and maintain links with other Occupational Therapists within in the Trust and across the perinatal network, participating in the development of Occupational Therapy within this speciality
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You will be proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

We are recruiting into Band 6 Occupational Therapist post in the Perinatal Community Mental Health Service.
This is a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. The post is for 37.5 hours over 2 bases. this can be offered as a fulltime post or consideration would be given for part time/ job share.
The post is for 5 days per week, and will be based at Scarsdale in Chesterfield for 2 days with the North Perinatal Community Team and 3 day in Derby with the South Perinatal Community Team.
The service provides care and treatment for women who are suffering with severe and complex mental health problems from the end of the first trimester in pregnancy and during the postnatal period
The multi disciplinary team consists of Psychiatrists, CPN's, a Social Worker, Psychologists, Nursery Nurses, Peer Support Workers and admin.
The team is well established and has a wealth of experience and expertise in this area. It is also accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Care Quality Network further enhancing the excellent reputation of the service
Local induction will be provided and there will also be an opportunity to access specialist training relevant to the role. There is also an opportunity to participate in local and external peer and accreditation reviews alongside members of the Quality Network
Clinical and managerial supervision is embedded in the role., If you would like to find out more about the role and what it's like to work in the teams, please call Sophia Clark or Jess Whittaker, Perinatal OTs on

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."
Benefits include:
+ 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 LGBTI+ 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.