Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapists, interested to join a team of enthusiastic and committed professionals in delivering the Prime Minister's Challenge on Dementia (2015) and the NHS Long Term Plan for Older AdultsMental Health services (2019) in the London Borough of Hounslow.
West London NHS Trust, Cognitive Impairment and Dementia services deliver specialist care to patients in the locality who are experiencing cognitive problems & dementia that impacts upon their abilities to carry out activities of daily living.
This post is a community-based Senior Occupational Therapist. They will work under the supervision of a B7 Specialist Occupational Therapist and they will be responsible in supervising a B5 Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant and OTstudents.
They will also be part of the wider OPMHS Occupational therapy team across the three boroughs.
Main duties of the job
This is a B6 post is based in the vibrant London Borough of Hounslow/ Ealing/ H&F.The post holder will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and the wider occupational therapy team within the older people's mental health service line.
Patients who are referred to this service are those with cognitive impairment who are requiring for dementia screening and potential diagnosis.
Occupational Therapy service also provide post-diagnostic supports including cognitive rehabilitation, advise on dementia design, equipment provision and advise to carers/family. They will also work alongside activity co-ordinators and psychology colleagues in facilitating group and individual therapeutic activities either in the clinic or through electronic platforms.
The older people's mental health service (OPMHS) was previously known as cognitive impairment and dementia services (CIDS). We still offer the same services with the addition of provision for older people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.OPMHS OT team is a large and diverse team, which includes team members who have trained overseas.
We have a robust induction and training programme to integrate new team members in the Trust and the service line.
We are passionate about our team members' health & well-being and career progression.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible in screening referrals that come through to ensure they meet the service criteria and that they have clear occupational therapy needs.
When a referral has been accepted for the OT service, the post holder will communicate the outcome and what are the occupational therapy treatment plan.
They will assess and treat the patient ideally within 6 weeks period before they discharge or signpost the patient to other appropriate services, such as social services, community rehabilitation team and/or other voluntary sectors.
The post holder will carry a defined patient caseload and work alongside other members of the OT team to provide specialist occupational therapy to clients with complex needs, using evidenced-based / client-centred principles.
Assessmentsand interventions include but not limited to; cognitive and functional assessment to support diagnosis, advising on dementia design, home modification, assistive technology, therapeutic activities and cognitive rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible in screening referrals that come through to ensure they meet the service criteria and that they have clear occupational therapy needs.
When a referral has been accepted for the OT service, the post holder will communicate the outcome and what are the occupational therapy treatment plan.
They will assess and treat the patient ideally within 6 weeks period before they discharge or signpost the patient to other appropriate services, such as social services, community rehabilitation team and/or other voluntary sectors.
The post holder will carry a defined patient caseload and work alongside other members of the OT team to provide specialist occupational therapy to clients with complex needs, using evidenced-based / client-centred principles.
Assessmentsand interventions include but not limited to; cognitive and functional assessment to support diagnosis, advising on dementia design, home modification, assistive technology, therapeutic activities and cognitive rehabilitation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post e.g Dementia Care, Older People's Mental health
Experience
Essential
- Post qualified experience within Older people's services
- Working within NHS Older People's services
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health
- Experience of supervising /co-supervising students Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- Post qualified experience as an OT (or equivalent role) in a health or social care or 3rd sector setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical and environmental risk
- Awareness of need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Relevant current legislation, NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
- Practice placement education training
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise others' performance
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred,
Desirable
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health, COTSS older people
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post e.g Dementia Care, Older People's Mental health
Experience
Essential
- Post qualified experience within Older people's services
- Working within NHS Older People's services
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health
- Experience of supervising /co-supervising students Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- Post qualified experience as an OT (or equivalent role) in a health or social care or 3rd sector setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical and environmental risk
- Awareness of need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Relevant current legislation, NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
- Practice placement education training
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise others' performance
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred,
Desirable
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health, COTSS older people
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
