Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a brand new development band 5 to 6 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and complement our expanding Occupational Therapy Team . We are looking for an 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 a structured progression framework for an opportunity to work towards a band 6 senior post. You will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user and organisational values.
We encourage final year Occupational Therapy students and return to practice individual's to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist, preferably with experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties. You will be responsible for managing a set caseload and be a key member of the team in groupwork delivery. You will have a knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, utilising a variety of OT interventions and implementing this theory into practice.
There will be an expectation to contribute to the Occupational Therapy service delivery, supervision of the Support Time Recovery Workers (STR) and supervising Occupational Therapy students.
In the wider trust there is an opportunity to deliver training and CPD to others.
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.
- Examples 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.
- An understanding of Occupational Therapy theory and an example 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.
- Examples 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.
- An understanding of Occupational Therapy theory and an example 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
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and commitment to working within the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Commitment to person centred care
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Ability to cope in potentially stressful situations using appropriate support
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions with adults with mental health needs
- Experience of Supervision
- Demonstrate a commitment to successful completion of placement educator training
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment and enthusiasm for the continued development of Occupational Therapy service
Desirable
- Commitment to improving the experience of service users and their carers
Trust Behaviours
Essential
- Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and commitment to working within the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Commitment to person centred care
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Ability to cope in potentially stressful situations using appropriate support
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions with adults with mental health needs
- Experience of Supervision
- Demonstrate a commitment to successful completion of placement educator training
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and its application
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment and enthusiasm for the continued development of Occupational Therapy service
Desirable
- Commitment to improving the experience of service users and their carers
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).
