Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest and some previous experience in mental health to work on one of the adult inpatient mental health wards at St Charles Mental Health Unit. The post holder will be based on one of the adult treatment wards as an integral member of the ward multi-disciplinary team, working alongside medical staff, nursing staff, an activities coordinator, peer support worker, fitness instructor, psychology assistant and arts psychotherapy colleagues.
You will need to be a motivated and flexible team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will require a current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
St Charles Mental Health Unit in Kensington & Chelsea has four adult inpatient wards plus two PICU wards that provide a safe and therapeutic environment for people with acute mental health problems. The unit is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove station with good transport links.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop, facilitate and evaluate therapeutic groups and individual interventions as a part of the multi-disciplinary ward programme. The Occupational Therapy role is to provide assessment and intervention to individuals, identifying barriers to discharge and supporting individuals to gain maximum independence throughout their admission and the right level of support when they leave the unit. This may include the assessment of activities of daily living, the use of standardised assessment tools, prescribing equipment and making recommendations for future support.
There will be opportunity to develop supervision skills through providing supervision for the ward activity coordinator and providing placements to OT students.
The ward OT is a key member of ward multidisciplinary meetings, care formulation meetings and supports the overall work of the ward. There are established links with Home Treatment Teams, CMHTS and various local agencies.
There will be professional development opportunities and the chance to expand your skills. There is an OT for each of the six wards at St Charles Mental Health Unit, supported by a Lead OT. The Occupational Therapy posts are ward based although there are regular meetings and informal liaison with other OT staff.
About us
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills.
OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having a long-established professional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. This has the huge benefit of ensuring representation of our profession at all levels - both strategically and operationally.
There are opportunities to be involved in the CNWL Recovery and Wellbeing College by facilitating inpatient "snapshot" courses.
We recognise that the step between student and professional needs support so we have invested fully in our Band 5s development through robust supervision, a preceptorship programme and internal training. Success at preceptorship enables them to then be an educator for OT students. Career development opportunities are available and many of our Band 5s chose to stay with us in senior posts. There are regular borough-wide Band 5 support groups and a K&C and Westminster OT forum meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in our Band 5 Occupational Therapy fixed term post.
Please see the job description attached for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in our Band 5 Occupational Therapy fixed term post.
Please see the job description attached for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in inpatient mental health
- Experience of using a range of standardised OT assessments
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- To have completed OT preceptorship
- Experience in acute mental health as a qualified OT.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice.
- Individual/group work skills
- Timely reporting and record keeping
- Patient centred approach to service delivery
- Ability to assess physical needs and prescribe equipment as required to maximise independence.
Desirable
- Research and development at undergraduate level.
- Involvement in projects and quality improvement.
- Previous experience of supervising students or other staff.
ATTITUDE, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, listening and use of Technology.
- High level of personal motivation
- Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity
- Good organisational skills and ability to delegate effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice and take responsibility for own personal development
Desirable
- Experience of promoting equality and diversity
- Experience in reflective practice
OTHER
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT, RCOT and Specialist Sections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in inpatient mental health
- Experience of using a range of standardised OT assessments
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- To have completed OT preceptorship
- Experience in acute mental health as a qualified OT.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice.
- Individual/group work skills
- Timely reporting and record keeping
- Patient centred approach to service delivery
- Ability to assess physical needs and prescribe equipment as required to maximise independence.
Desirable
- Research and development at undergraduate level.
- Involvement in projects and quality improvement.
- Previous experience of supervising students or other staff.
ATTITUDE, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, listening and use of Technology.
- High level of personal motivation
- Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity
- Good organisational skills and ability to delegate effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice and take responsibility for own personal development
Desirable
- Experience of promoting equality and diversity
- Experience in reflective practice
OTHER
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT, RCOT and Specialist Sections
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).
