Job summary
Would you like to join a robust programme to support you to develop the skills required to take on a Band 6 role within 18 months? Do you have a desire to gain experience in a community mental health setting and become a skilled and valued member of the MDT? If so we may have just the opening for you!
A new opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 occupational therapist roles within Bedfordshire Community Mental Health Teams, based at the newly-opened Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD.
We have successfully established an effective Band 5 Development Programme which enables OT's who are newly qualified or who have completed their preceptorship to work towards developing the skills required to practise as a Band 6 OT over the course of 18 months or less. Throughout your employment, you will be supported by an experienced Senior OT to develop a personalised CPD plan, with the aim of enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience of a senior practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You should have some demonstrable experience of working within a mental health setting and with adults with mental health needs as well as an ability to independently carry an OT clinical caseload.
You will offer specialist occupational therapy interventions drawn from the Model of Human Occupation and have the opportunity to implement group-based programmes with other OT colleagues. The OT assessments and interventions will be recovery focused and client centred, supporting and enabling the person to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity and leisure. This is an exciting time to be part of community mental health services, with the ongoing programme of transformation under the 10-year plan for the NHS with a focus on working in partnership with local Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
About us
You will be part of a large OT service, where we place a high value on staff wellbeing and investment in teams to ensure a high quality service provision. A planned, supportive induction period will be developed to enable you to reach your full potential in your role. Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and you will have monthly opportunities to participate in the service's OT CPD events and shape service development through quality improvement. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process.
Benefits of working for the Trust include the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Relocation packages and Wellbeing sessions.
All enquiries are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please for further information kindly see the Job description/person specification attached for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please for further information kindly see the Job description/person specification attached for further details.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Full UK driving licence and use of car
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health and/or community setting
- Evidence of previous CPD, service development activities and role
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Applied social, health and medical sciences required for the practice of Occupational Therapy including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Applied psychological perspectives relevant to OT in mental health including behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives
- The theory and practice of occupational therapy including occupational science and holistic models of OT practice
- Clinical reasoning skills to carry out OT assessments and interventions
- Current National Guidelines and their application
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Word-processing/IT skills
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Skills in group work, teaching and counselling.
- Research and auditing
Other
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, work independently and demonstrate reliability
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Self-Motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences.
- Ability to undertake physical activities required
Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Full UK driving licence and use of car
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health and/or community setting
- Evidence of previous CPD, service development activities and role
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Applied social, health and medical sciences required for the practice of Occupational Therapy including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Applied psychological perspectives relevant to OT in mental health including behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives
- The theory and practice of occupational therapy including occupational science and holistic models of OT practice
- Clinical reasoning skills to carry out OT assessments and interventions
- Current National Guidelines and their application
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Word-processing/IT skills
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Skills in group work, teaching and counselling.
- Research and auditing
Other
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, work independently and demonstrate reliability
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Self-Motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences.
- Ability to undertake physical activities required
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).
