Job summary
Thank you for taking interest in this exciting new opportunity for a Band 8a Occupational Therapist or for an Occupational Therapist looking to develop up into a more senior role, with an interest in inpatient acute Mental Health care.
We are searching for motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist to work within our inpatient services in Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit. Join us and you will play a central role within committed and dynamic teams that are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives.
This is an incredible opportunity to establish a career with West London NHS Trust, in one of the country's most exciting and progressive mental health providers. You will be supported with dedicated supervision and encouraged to develop your clinical competencies within a stimulating learning environment.
You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using your skills and experience to help define and deliver intervention to people on one of our wards that helps them on their road to recovery. We believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health, to recover independence and return to their local community.
Main duties of the job
- To provide professional leadership and line-management to Occupational Therapists and support staff including technical instructors and occupational therapy assistants.
- To provide a high quality occupational therapy service, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary clinical teams, to mental health service users within the Acute Mental Health Service (AMHS) line.
To be responsible for the development, planning and delivery of an Occupational Therapy service within professional and clinical governance frameworks, which adheres to both the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct standards of practice and proficiency
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health, physical healthcare and community services commissioned locally and nationally. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of only three high secure hospitals in the country and one of the highest profile mental healthcare settings in the world.
Our medium-secure and forensic services care for patients from across the South of England. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs - Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow. The Trust employs 3,770 staff, of which 53% are from Black and Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) background. Our turnover in 2019/20 was £314m.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide leadership and professional clinical support to the Occupational Therapy teams within AMHS and Trust.
- To ensure high quality standards of professional practice are established, maintained and audited within Occupational Therapy services in line with HCPC, RCOT and Trust guidance and requirements.
- To identify required workforce and work in partnership with managers facilitating the skill-mix, recruitment and retention of Occupational Therapy staff.
- To lead on the coordination of Occupational Therapy student placements across AMHS.
- To provide informed clinical input (OT and Mental Health) to support the development and implementation of the Clinical Treatment Model along with policies and procedures to enable operational commissioning and transfer/development of services.
- To inform and champion the development of effective clinical processes/operational policies and well-functioning multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the effective delivery of the Clinical Service Models at all stages of the assessment, treatment and aftercare process
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide leadership and professional clinical support to the Occupational Therapy teams within AMHS and Trust.
- To ensure high quality standards of professional practice are established, maintained and audited within Occupational Therapy services in line with HCPC, RCOT and Trust guidance and requirements.
- To identify required workforce and work in partnership with managers facilitating the skill-mix, recruitment and retention of Occupational Therapy staff.
- To lead on the coordination of Occupational Therapy student placements across AMHS.
- To provide informed clinical input (OT and Mental Health) to support the development and implementation of the Clinical Treatment Model along with policies and procedures to enable operational commissioning and transfer/development of services.
- To inform and champion the development of effective clinical processes/operational policies and well-functioning multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the effective delivery of the Clinical Service Models at all stages of the assessment, treatment and aftercare process
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clear indication of an interest in the relevant mental health field
- Management and supervision of Occupational Therapists and support staff
- Broad Occupational Therapy clinical experience including in-patient mental health and/or Crisis care.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the relevant area of mental health
- Lived experience of mental health issues
- Understanding of the particular needs of the service users within the specific setting
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational
- Therapy qualification
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Management/Leadership training
- Masters Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Post Graduate training in mental health
- Understanding of current mental health policy and practice and implications for O.T
- Risk Assessment and Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement theory and practise
- Advanced knowledge in clinical speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clear indication of an interest in the relevant mental health field
- Management and supervision of Occupational Therapists and support staff
- Broad Occupational Therapy clinical experience including in-patient mental health and/or Crisis care.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the relevant area of mental health
- Lived experience of mental health issues
- Understanding of the particular needs of the service users within the specific setting
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational
- Therapy qualification
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Management/Leadership training
- Masters Degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Post Graduate training in mental health
- Understanding of current mental health policy and practice and implications for O.T
- Risk Assessment and Management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement theory and practise
- Advanced knowledge in clinical speciality
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
