Job summary
This is a Band 6 post however we would consider a Band 5-Band 6 developmental post for the right candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to be part of a specialist community perinatal mental health service. This additional OT post has been created to assist with our expansion to two years postnatal.
The specialist perinatal community mental health service provides advice, support and oversight of the BSW perinatal mental health pathway from preconception through to the infant's second birthday, working with and supporting health and social care professionals in primary care, maternity services, early years and adult mental health teams.
The team carries a caseload of women who are experiencing moderate to severe perinatal difficulties, where the level of these difficulties exceeds the expertise of primary care or general mental health services - and may include those who are currently well but at high risk of relapse.
Due to the complexity of our service user group and their needs, we are looking for an enthusiastic OT that has relevant post registration experience working in adult mental health services. We are particularly keen to attract someone who is confident in delivering OT assessments and interventions, including groups and 1-1.
We offer regular opportunities for CPD and supervision including clinical and professional and the opportunity to contribute to service development.
Main duties of the job
Working as a key part of the team, you will routinely undertake all aspects of the Occupational Therapy process, including assessing each service user's occupational functioning; planning, implementing and reviewing appropriate interventions and treatment methods. You will be able to employ a range of individual and group interventions, which embrace social inclusion and recovery principles at their core.
As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for a caseload of service users for whom you will oversee the occupational therapy process. To deliver Occupational Therapy process of assessment, intervention and evaluation with reference to the relevant guidelines and legislations and with application to up to date and evidence based practice.
To work as an autonomous Occupational Therapist managing own case load.
To provide standardised and non-standardised specialist assessments.To develop, facilitate and monitor individual as well as group intervention programme.
To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team attending relevant meetings and providing timely feedback.
To support OT students.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description and Person Specification attached.
We are keen to encourage creativity and staff development and regular, supportive clinical supervision and line-management will be provided.
On joining the team, you will receive a comprehensive structured induction package.
Due to the complex nature of the work we carry out and the environments that we work in, we place great value upon the use of supervision and each member of the team will be in receipt of professional supervision, monthly management supervision and the opportunity to attend monthly reflective practice with the wider team.
If you have any questions reading this post or the service, please do contact us via the contact details provided below.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description and Person Specification attached.
We are keen to encourage creativity and staff development and regular, supportive clinical supervision and line-management will be provided.
On joining the team, you will receive a comprehensive structured induction package.
Due to the complex nature of the work we carry out and the environments that we work in, we place great value upon the use of supervision and each member of the team will be in receipt of professional supervision, monthly management supervision and the opportunity to attend monthly reflective practice with the wider team.
If you have any questions reading this post or the service, please do contact us via the contact details provided below.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Essential and desireable
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and Registration with HCPC
- Valid driving licence for the UK and access to a car for work purposes
- Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health with complex needs.
- Manage own caseload / prioritise effectively and delegate tasks effectively.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of day to day supervision of staff.
- Experience of working with OT models, e.g. MOHO
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development.
- Experience of delivering groups.
Person Specification
Essential and desireable
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and Registration with HCPC
- Valid driving licence for the UK and access to a car for work purposes
- Significant experience of delivering Occupational Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health with complex needs.
- Manage own caseload / prioritise effectively and delegate tasks effectively.
- Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of day to day supervision of staff.
- Experience of working with OT models, e.g. MOHO
- Self aware and committed to professional and personal development.
- Experience of delivering groups.
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).
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