Job summary
Lambeth inpatient services are seeking an experienced, assertive and confident Band 6 to work in a split role across Eden male intensive care two days per week and Luther King male acute three days. You will be part of a small team of occupational therapists working in collaboration with colleagues from sports and exercise, physiotherapy, arts psychotherapy and psychology. We also work closely with our community Alliance Partners in Thames Reach IPS, Vocation Matters and Mosaic Clubhouse.
You will be joining us a time of change for the delivery of occupational therapy in the Borough with an increasing emphasis upon social inclusion and employment.
Occupational therapy is a valued component of the multi-disciplinary offer and you will have protected CPD time and the opportunity to take on a Leadership role in an area of clinical interest within the team. Lambeth Occupational therapists are committed to student placements throughout the year and there is an expectation that this will be an important part of the role also.
Initiative and creative thinking are valued and encouraged within the Lambeth inpatient team so if you think that sounds like you we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To offer occupationally focused group and 1-1 interventions to service users on Eden and Luther King wards . These should be evidence based and linked to the occupational domains of self care, productivity and leisure. All interventions should be underpinned with recovery focused ideals and driven by support for safe and timely discharge back to the community.
The postholder will be required to comply with the College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct . The postholder will be expected to participate in the development of the service overall and work flexibly with colleagues according to the wider needs of the service.
About us
This site has seven wards currently based at Landor Road. It is expected that the wards will be moving to a new building based at the Maudsley hospital site later in the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake appropriate occupational therapy assessments for clients who are referred.
Take a lead on promoting service user employment on the wards
Undertake home visits and visits to community resources within the context of a daily living assessment of need or to introduce clients to services providing self identified areas of interest.
Oversee the work of occupational therapy students on the ward
Support volunteers and peer workers on the wards
Ensure that interventions are evidence based and outcome measured.
Take a lead in an area of clinical interest , eg QI project, research etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake appropriate occupational therapy assessments for clients who are referred.
Take a lead on promoting service user employment on the wards
Undertake home visits and visits to community resources within the context of a daily living assessment of need or to introduce clients to services providing self identified areas of interest.
Oversee the work of occupational therapy students on the ward
Support volunteers and peer workers on the wards
Ensure that interventions are evidence based and outcome measured.
Take a lead in an area of clinical interest , eg QI project, research etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT and/or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience working in mental health settings
- Experience of collaborative working with service users and supporters
- Experience of working in challenging settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working in acute settings
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- A comprehensive understanding of the effects of mental illness upon function.
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
- Demonstrate how to evaluate therapeutic interventions and treatment planning in collaboration with service users
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of IPS and employment in relation to recovery and wellbeing
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in intensive care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Membership of BAOT and/or special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate clinical experience working in mental health settings
- Experience of collaborative working with service users and supporters
- Experience of working in challenging settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working in acute settings
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- A comprehensive understanding of the effects of mental illness upon function.
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
- Demonstrate how to evaluate therapeutic interventions and treatment planning in collaboration with service users
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of IPS and employment in relation to recovery and wellbeing
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in intensive care
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).
