Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors to work as part of the In - patient therapy team based at Chase Farm Hospital and across the 3 acute adults mental health wards. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and good organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include (as guided by the ward OT / supervisor / Therapy lead).
- Facilitate a variety of group activities i.e. cooking. This can also consist of functional sessions.
- Facilitate one to one intervention.
- Facilitate functional assessments as guided by the ward OT.
- Accompany the ward OT on home visits / community access.
- Have regular supervision & annual appraisal.
- Complete TI competencies during the 6-month probational period.
- Contribute to client care by liaising with the MDT.
About us
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which delivers MH care across some of the prisons and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. We have also been appointed as the lead provider of forensic mental health services across North London managing the devolved New Models of care budget of £170m from 2018/19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside the Occupational Therapist during the initial assessment period and support the induction process of the new admissions, this will include carrying out initial contact/ assessments/ Single Obs MOHOST.
- To liaise with the Occupational Therapist regarding the functional ability of individual patients and implementation of treatment programmes considering both physical and mental health conditions.
- To follow the referral process for patients attending sessions ensuring that appropriate security and risk procedures are adhered to.
- To ensure that a range of activities is available so that individual treatment programmes can be implemented.
- To work directly with carers and family members, within the bounds of patient confidentiality: gathering information, providing educational advice and support, facilitating planning and communication
- To ensure that treatment programmes and activities are carried out to a competent standard.
- To support the OTs in maintaining the timetable of activities and to ensure that changes are communicated to patients and MDT appropriately.
- To facilitate group and individual activity sessions on and off wards, in accordance with directorate policies.
- To make links with outside community resources to aid the reintegration of patients back into the community.
To utilise specific skills within patient group sessions such as art, craft, cooking, smoking cessation and fitness as part of the patients individual treatment programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside the Occupational Therapist during the initial assessment period and support the induction process of the new admissions, this will include carrying out initial contact/ assessments/ Single Obs MOHOST.
- To liaise with the Occupational Therapist regarding the functional ability of individual patients and implementation of treatment programmes considering both physical and mental health conditions.
- To follow the referral process for patients attending sessions ensuring that appropriate security and risk procedures are adhered to.
- To ensure that a range of activities is available so that individual treatment programmes can be implemented.
- To work directly with carers and family members, within the bounds of patient confidentiality: gathering information, providing educational advice and support, facilitating planning and communication
- To ensure that treatment programmes and activities are carried out to a competent standard.
- To support the OTs in maintaining the timetable of activities and to ensure that changes are communicated to patients and MDT appropriately.
- To facilitate group and individual activity sessions on and off wards, in accordance with directorate policies.
- To make links with outside community resources to aid the reintegration of patients back into the community.
To utilise specific skills within patient group sessions such as art, craft, cooking, smoking cessation and fitness as part of the patients individual treatment programme
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- - experience of working with people with mental health problems within a health or social care setting
- - oAwareness of the role and clinical focus of Occupational Therapy
- oExperience of planning and running therapeutic groups and sessions.
Desirable
- oAwareness of OT models eg MOHO or VdT MoCA and carrying out single obs MOHOSTs
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oEffective skills in a range of activities Eg. gardening, art, cooking, crafts, reminiscence, exercise, music, relaxation
- oAbility to plan and lead practical and discussion groups independently.
Knowledge/Awareness/ Understanding
Essential
- oA basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
- oA basic knowledge of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, psychosis
- oExperience of planning and running therapeutic groups and sessions.
- oAn understanding of risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- oAwareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its significance for service users and impact on clinical practice
Education
Essential
- oNVQ 3, Higher National Certificate ( HNC ), BTEC National Diploma, City and Guilds Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience and/or training
Other Essential Factors
Essential
- oProfessional manner towards clients and colleagues
- oPhysical ability to participate in breakaway and PMVA training
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- - experience of working with people with mental health problems within a health or social care setting
- - oAwareness of the role and clinical focus of Occupational Therapy
- oExperience of planning and running therapeutic groups and sessions.
Desirable
- oAwareness of OT models eg MOHO or VdT MoCA and carrying out single obs MOHOSTs
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oEffective skills in a range of activities Eg. gardening, art, cooking, crafts, reminiscence, exercise, music, relaxation
- oAbility to plan and lead practical and discussion groups independently.
Knowledge/Awareness/ Understanding
Essential
- oA basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
- oA basic knowledge of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, psychosis
- oExperience of planning and running therapeutic groups and sessions.
- oAn understanding of risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- oAwareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its significance for service users and impact on clinical practice
Education
Essential
- oNVQ 3, Higher National Certificate ( HNC ), BTEC National Diploma, City and Guilds Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience and/or training
Other Essential Factors
Essential
- oProfessional manner towards clients and colleagues
- oPhysical ability to participate in breakaway and PMVA training
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).
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).
