Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Community mental health teams (CMHT). We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who has a passion for mental health, is highly motivated and enthusiastic. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and diverse multi-disciplinary team. You will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user and organisational values.
Main duties of the job
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist, preferably with experience of working with severe and enduring mental health service users. You will be responsible for care co-ordinating a set caseload alongside Occupational Therapy specific cases. You will have experience of utilising a variety of OT interventions and have a good knowledge and experience of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessments. You will participate and support the CMHT duty system and be responsible for managing the mental health needs of service users referred to the team.
About us
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staffs wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups, self-referral physio services, staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the Vivup services, Car lease schemes and other benefits.
We encourage site visits so to arrange an informal visit or for an informal discussion about this post please contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the information listed above, the ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills in regular contacts with service users, families and carers as well as other professionals.
- Experience of working closely with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, as well as wider inter-agency teams.
- Compassion, Empathy and a Caring approach with every interaction, in line with the Trusts behaviours.
- A detailed knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation as well as Occupational Formulation, and experience of using this in practice.
- A flexible approach to the post, both in relation to engaging service users, but also to support the service in meeting its needs.
- Enable and empower service users through clinical work, as well as fellow staff and students through facilitating supervisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the information listed above, the ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent communication skills in regular contacts with service users, families and carers as well as other professionals.
- Experience of working closely with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, as well as wider inter-agency teams.
- Compassion, Empathy and a Caring approach with every interaction, in line with the Trusts behaviours.
- A detailed knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation as well as Occupational Formulation, and experience of using this in practice.
- A flexible approach to the post, both in relation to engaging service users, but also to support the service in meeting its needs.
- Enable and empower service users through clinical work, as well as fellow staff and students through facilitating supervisions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration Degree (3)
Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of post registration relevant to Mental Health practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
- Experience of Supervision
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Post registration research
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration Degree (3)
Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of post registration relevant to Mental Health practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to carry a caseload of service users with complex and diverse needs in a mental health setting
- Experience of Supervision
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Post registration research
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
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).
