Oxford Health NHS Trust

Community Occupational Therapist - Older Adult CMHT N&W

The closing date is 10 July 2025

Job summary

Do you have both passion and perspective on the challenges older adult mental health groups face?

Are you a resilient Occupational Therapist with demonstrable post qualification experience?

We are recruiting for Occupational Therapists to join our Community Mental Health Team based in Witney or Banbury. You'll provide assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range of older adults across North and West Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within a team committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff.

Working in the towns of Witney and Banbury, we focus on the recovery of patients through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach, with expertise from doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff alongside regular clinical team meetings. We strive to provide person centred evidence-based care to patients and where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.

The CMHT is a wonderful team to work in and this role offers an opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. The Management team are committed to the wellbeing and development of the staff working in the team. We are a supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated team which cares about our patients and their families and carers. We believe in listening and responding as a team, piloting new models, supporting each other and developing and using new care approaches.

Main duties of the job

The Older Adult CMHT supports adults 65+ years of age who experience a wide range of mental health conditions. We are committed to the person-centred recovery approach in all our clinical work and pride ourselves in offering a high-quality service.

The responsibilities of the role include:

Work as an autonomous practitioner in the multi-disciplinary teamundertaking generic Mental Health and specialist Occupational Therapy assessments in collaboration with the service user and their families/carers and presenting back to the wider MDT.
Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community.
Deliver evidence-based interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and relapse prevention in a variety of settings.
Manage a complex caseload of patient, with new patient assessments, risk assessment, care planning, reviews and discharges.
Carry out shifts on the Duty Desk fielding incoming calls, triaging new referrals and assessing new patients.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as a priority. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-OA7280227

Job locations

Older Adult CMHT North and West, Witney

Unit 5 Des Roches Sq

Witney

OX28 4BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification.

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management.

Occupational Experience

Essential

Appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about community mental health care with older adults.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working.
Understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
Good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
Experience of supervising other staff.

Desirable

Good knowledge of community services in the local area.
Awareness of National and local policy concerning mental health guidance.
Experience of conducting clinical audit and presenting the resulting analyse.
Experience of supervising students on placements.

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

Understanding and commitment to work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
Ability to travel around the local area to undertake home visits and visits to hospital and non-hospital sites, and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.
Car driver with own car available to use for work.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification.

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management.

Occupational Experience

Essential

Appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about community mental health care with older adults.
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working.
Understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
Good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
Experience of supervising other staff.

Desirable

Good knowledge of community services in the local area.
Awareness of National and local policy concerning mental health guidance.
Experience of conducting clinical audit and presenting the resulting analyse.
Experience of supervising students on placements.

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

Understanding and commitment to work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
Ability to travel around the local area to undertake home visits and visits to hospital and non-hospital sites, and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.
Car driver with own car available to use for work.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Older Adult CMHT North and West, Witney

Unit 5 Des Roches Sq

Witney

OX28 4BE

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Older Adult CMHT North and West, Witney

Unit 5 Des Roches Sq

Witney

OX28 4BE

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)