Job summary
The focus of the post holder will be on providing evidence-based interventions for the urgent and emergency care pathway in general hospitals with the aim of reducing length of stay and frequent attendances to hospital. You will be working across working age and older adult services. You will be carrying out occupational therapy and psychosocial assessments of people referred to the Liaison service from a variety of sources within the general hospital, including the emergency department (ED) and medical wards. To work with people presenting with a range of psychosocial needs arising in the context of physical illness, as well as people presenting to the hospital following self- harm or in a mental health crisis.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:o To provide rapid psychiatric assessment and safe discharge planning in the ED.o To lead the care for a specified group of service users such as frequent ED attendeeso To agree on a collaborative plan of care with people who use our services and their carerswhere appropriate and arrange appropriate after-careo To support physical acute services in managing the mental health needs of patients in theacute setting and set robust plans to support their dischargeo To ensure that the relatives, carers and friends are actively encouraged to participate incare, provided with information, help and support where necessaryo To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students on workingwith patients who experience mental health difficulties and cognitive impairmento To facilitate the teaching and training of mental health topics in the general hospitalIpromiseto...Be caring,kind andpoliteDo what Isay I'mgoing todoTake thetime andlisten toyouBe honestand directwith youBe promptand valueyour timeo To assist in the development and maintenance of good working relationships with generalhospital staff, local mental health services, primary care and non - statutory organisationso To work flexibly as the liaison service develops to ensure the service level agreement is metand the changing needs of people who use the service in the hospital are met
About us
Working across two busy teams as well as connecting and advising therapy teams in the hospital you will enjoy networking. As well as support from your line manager you will be supported by the Head Occupational Therapist for Lambeth and connected to the wider Borough mental health occupational therapists through regular local forums. In addition the trust occupational therapy team provides training and regular opportunities for networking across the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
QualificationsEssential Requirements Registered Occupational TherapistDesirable Requirements Post-graduate training relevant to thespecialist area Post-registration qualification Membership of OT professional bodyand / or special interest groupExperienceEssential Requirements Significant post registrationexperience as an OT Substantial post registrationexperience working with MentalHealth service users Extensive clinical experienceincluding individual and group work Experience of supervising junior staffand students Experience of audit, proceduresresearch and their and clinicalapplication in governance practice Leadership and first line managementexperience Evidence of service user and carerengagement activityDesirable Requirements Experience of working with Olderadults / people with dementias Experience of working with peoplewhose behaviours challenge services Experience of working in an innercity, multicultural environment Experience of specialist MentalHealth settings Previous experience of acute trustOT or mental health liaison Knowledge / SkillsEssential Requirements High level understanding of MentalDesirable Requirements Detailed knowledge of legislationHealth disorders and treatmentmodels Extensive knowledge of the principlesor risk assessment and riskmanagement Specialist knowledge and applicationof OT assessments and interventionsand outcome measures, relevant toclient group Skills in applying evidence-basedpractice Ability to build effective workingrelationships Ability to work autonomously and setown priorities Training and facilitation skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
QualificationsEssential Requirements Registered Occupational TherapistDesirable Requirements Post-graduate training relevant to thespecialist area Post-registration qualification Membership of OT professional bodyand / or special interest groupExperienceEssential Requirements Significant post registrationexperience as an OT Substantial post registrationexperience working with MentalHealth service users Extensive clinical experienceincluding individual and group work Experience of supervising junior staffand students Experience of audit, proceduresresearch and their and clinicalapplication in governance practice Leadership and first line managementexperience Evidence of service user and carerengagement activityDesirable Requirements Experience of working with Olderadults / people with dementias Experience of working with peoplewhose behaviours challenge services Experience of working in an innercity, multicultural environment Experience of specialist MentalHealth settings Previous experience of acute trustOT or mental health liaison Knowledge / SkillsEssential Requirements High level understanding of MentalDesirable Requirements Detailed knowledge of legislationHealth disorders and treatmentmodels Extensive knowledge of the principlesor risk assessment and riskmanagement Specialist knowledge and applicationof OT assessments and interventionsand outcome measures, relevant toclient group Skills in applying evidence-basedpractice Ability to build effective workingrelationships Ability to work autonomously and setown priorities Training and facilitation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Post-graduate training relevant to the specialist area
- Post-registration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as an OT
- Substantial post registration experience working with Mental Health service users
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Experience of audit, procedures research and their and clinical application in governance practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with Older adults / people with dementias
- Experience of working with people whose behaviours challenge services
- Experience of working in an inner city, multicultural
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Extensive knowledge of the principles or risk assessment and risk management
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Skills in applying evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and specialist practice where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Post-graduate training relevant to the specialist area
- Post-registration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as an OT
- Substantial post registration experience working with Mental Health service users
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Experience of audit, procedures research and their and clinical application in governance practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with Older adults / people with dementias
- Experience of working with people whose behaviours challenge services
- Experience of working in an inner city, multicultural
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- High level understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Extensive knowledge of the principles or risk assessment and risk management
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Skills in applying evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and specialist practice where appropriate
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mental Health Liaison Gassiot House St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road,
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
