Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join Camden and Islington's Hospital Division, in the North London Mental Health Partnership.
You will work on the inpatient wards, specifically within Services for Ageing and Mental Health (SAMHS), based at Highgate Mental Health Centre. You will have overall Occupational Therapy responsibility for the Dementia inpatient ward, with oversight of the functional older adult's ward and the Band 5 Occupational Therapist working there. You will be required to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Service for service users on your caseload to meet the identified occupational and functional needs.
There will also be opportunity for CPD and Quality Improvement project involvement, as well as service development opportunities on the ward.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the multidisciplinary team you will provide a variety of person-centred assessments and interventions, promoting a recovery approach and social inclusion, to maximise activity of daily living skills and lifestyle management. This will include assessment and treatment on the unit, in community settings and home visits as appropriate to support the acute clinical pathway. Assessment and review of care packages and liaison with other organisations and health care providers will also be required.
You will ensure that your practice meets the requirements of this clinical group and assess the needs of service users with complex mental and physical health needs. This includes falls risk minimisation work and the issuing and provision of equipment, aids and minor adaptations.
You will ensure that their practice is in keeping with current evidence-based practices, in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, and will work with OTs, Arts Therapists and activity workers to provide a comprehensive treatment programme for service users.
You will have supervisory responsibility for junior staff and student practitioners working in the unit. You will receive supervision and mentoring from the OT Clinical Lead.
About us
You are expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
Although staff are allocated initially to work in one specific ward, all appointments are made to the Hospital Division, and there will be opportunity for further skill development within the Inpatient wards. The Hospital Division comprises of inpatient wards for working age adults who require acute treatment or rehabilitation and SAMHS wards which specialise in the care of older adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for a designated caseload, addressing occupational and skill deficits. This may include ADL, leisure, community skills and home visit assessments.
- To actively involve patients in identifying their needs and goals as part of the multi-disciplinary team care plan.
- To plan and carry out individual and group interventions in appropriate settings using graded and meaningful activities to meet patients needs and achieve their goals.
- To carry out group and individual interventions jointly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
- Support the ward activity worker and relevant ward staff to provide activities to ensure a therapeutic environment.
- To apply knowledge and evidence-based practice acquired through ongoing training and clinical development
- To provide information for patients, their families, and the multi-disciplinary team about pertinent local community resources.
- To contribute to clinical reviews, discharge planning and provide support with transition.
- To provide a goal directed outpatient service as part of the care programme approach plan, where appropriate and according to policy.
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
- To apply a broad level of understanding of disability and mental health problems and recommend lifestyle changes or adaptations to patients social or physical environments.
- To adhere to RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and local and national standards of practice.
- To work flexible hours according to the needs of service delivery, as locally agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for a designated caseload, addressing occupational and skill deficits. This may include ADL, leisure, community skills and home visit assessments.
- To actively involve patients in identifying their needs and goals as part of the multi-disciplinary team care plan.
- To plan and carry out individual and group interventions in appropriate settings using graded and meaningful activities to meet patients needs and achieve their goals.
- To carry out group and individual interventions jointly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
- Support the ward activity worker and relevant ward staff to provide activities to ensure a therapeutic environment.
- To apply knowledge and evidence-based practice acquired through ongoing training and clinical development
- To provide information for patients, their families, and the multi-disciplinary team about pertinent local community resources.
- To contribute to clinical reviews, discharge planning and provide support with transition.
- To provide a goal directed outpatient service as part of the care programme approach plan, where appropriate and according to policy.
- To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
- To apply a broad level of understanding of disability and mental health problems and recommend lifestyle changes or adaptations to patients social or physical environments.
- To adhere to RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and local and national standards of practice.
- To work flexible hours according to the needs of service delivery, as locally agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post-qualification study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12mths experience in NHS or equivalent health & social care setting
- Evidence of current national policy and guidelines, and best practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults
- Experience of practice education within OT role
- Experience of supervising junior members of staff
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team Working and Service Development
Essential
Desirable
- Experience with audit, QI and/or service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post-qualification study
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12mths experience in NHS or equivalent health & social care setting
- Evidence of current national policy and guidelines, and best practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with older adults
- Experience of practice education within OT role
- Experience of supervising junior members of staff
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team Working and Service Development
Essential
Desirable
- Experience with audit, QI and/or service development
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).
