Job summary
The purpose of this role is to be an active member of the multidisciplinary team in Bow and Poplar Neighbourhood Mental Health Team
The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to people in the Bow and Poplar neighbourhood referred to mental health community services.
To provide sessional brief input to community mental health service users of the Duty System.The role has particular focus on service users' recovery and social inclusion goals, via both individual and group work. There is care-co-ordination responsibilities. The success of the post-holder will be measured by service user outcomes and satisfaction as well as the degree to which OT input facilitates the wider service in supporting service users to step down from requiring secondary mental health care support.
Main duties of the job
To support service users' recovery by optimising independence, improving occupational performance and increasing social inclusion. Recovery intervention plans will support step down from secondary mental health services to community based universal services. Plans will be mindful of reducing costs to the service and partners and actively supporting move on plans through from supported housing and facilitating timely discharge from an inpatient settings where possible. Therefore complex decisions around prioritisation may need to be made and reviewed from time to time. It is essential that the OT resource is directed to where it is needs most and it makes the biggest difference.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently assess clients mental state, identify any significant risk factors and draw up management plans, both in general and pertaining to occupational functioning. Ensure that this is effectively communicated where required, especially when delegating to unqualified staff.
To include physical occupational functioning needs through treatment planning, to provide minor adaptive equipment where required. To raise more major adaptation needs with supervisors for negotiation with ASC and the CHS, referring as necessary.
To work closely with the Senior OT to develop, deliver and co-facilitate therapeutic and skills based groups, currently including the walking group, co-production meeting, as examples.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently assess clients mental state, identify any significant risk factors and draw up management plans, both in general and pertaining to occupational functioning. Ensure that this is effectively communicated where required, especially when delegating to unqualified staff.
To include physical occupational functioning needs through treatment planning, to provide minor adaptive equipment where required. To raise more major adaptation needs with supervisors for negotiation with ASC and the CHS, referring as necessary.
To work closely with the Senior OT to develop, deliver and co-facilitate therapeutic and skills based groups, currently including the walking group, co-production meeting, as examples.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant CPD and role development activities
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS community mental health occupational therapy, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experience of individual and group work
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of applied social, health and medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Knowledge of how mental health difficulties impact upon occupational functioning and performance
- Knowledge of current National legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to adult community mental health and their application
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant CPD and role development activities
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS community mental health occupational therapy, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Experience of individual and group work
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of applied social, health and medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Knowledge of how mental health difficulties impact upon occupational functioning and performance
- Knowledge of current National legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to adult community mental health and their application
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
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).
