Occupational Therapist Specialist Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in working in adult mental health to join a supportive and forward-thinking team. The posts is based at Elmleigh (Havant).

This unit has a total of 33 beds, and it is divided into two ward areas with the addition of an urgent care zone which facilitates a place of safety of patient detained under section 135/136.

Elmleigh is a 34 bedded adult acute mental health hospital and is split into two single sex bays. The female ward (Ruby Ward) has 16 beds, and the male ward (Sapphire Ward) has 17 beds. In addition to these acute wards, Elmleigh also holds a place of safety in our urgent care zone which facilitates a place of safety of patient detained under section 135/136.

You will work collaboratively with service users employing a range of OT assessments and interventions to support recovery and will have the opportunity to develop skills in delivering these. You will supervise junior occupational therapy staff, AHP support workers, activity coordinators and support students on practice placement.

Ideally, you will have experience of working within mental health services and this role would suit someone who is able to work autonomously and as part of a team. You will be encouraged and supported in your development through a comprehensive induction, regular supervision from a senior OT and CPD.

Main duties of the job

* To hold a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

* To provide leadership for occupational therapy staff, occupational therapy support workers and activity coordinators, through regular supervision and appraisal.

* To contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the occupational therapy service, holding responsibility for defined service projects, working under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Team Manager.

* To regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement and take part in yearly practice educator updates.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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