Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Purpose

In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective occupational therapy interventions to achieve the delivery of strategic and business objectives. Demonstrating through evidence that the services we provide create a world where the people we support control their own lives.

Summary of Responsibilities

To ensure that the professional standards and ethics, as set out by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) and Health Professions Council (HPC), and Alternative Futures Group ltd Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.

Job Purpose

To provide, an effective Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload consisting of adults with mental health problems.

To actively develop clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.

To provide specialist advice and support to other departments, professionals, and families / carers.

To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service

Growth

To work effectively with colleagues, members of the Therapy Team and Operational Staff to deliver the Strategic Business Plan objectives

To contribute to the Operational Plan, including Occupational Therapy initiatives, by establishing personal targets in line with annual employee review.

To provide effective leadership and clear direction to staff within defined area of responsibility.

To demonstrate leadership skills through management of designated projects that will enable future organizational growth and develop best practice.

To ensure the compliance with statutory and regulatory service delivery requirements and to operate services in accordance with relevant legislation and Evidence Based Practice

To undertake own research in specialist areas and share own learning with other

professionals working within Alternative Futures Group Ltd.

To attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and forums as agreed with line manager.

To contribute to the strategic development of the organisation through Promotion, Marketing and delivery of training and Therapies to External Stakeholders

Financial

To ensure all service delivery is provided within resources available in accordance with AFG processes.

To demonstrate value for money and make recommendations for expenditure.

To identify and minimise risks to the organisation.

Quality

To provide the comprehensive assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation of an individual caseload of service users with mental health problems

To use a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment, treatment approaches and media in response to individual need, appropriate to the relevant interests of the service user.

To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures

To analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance and environmental needs of the service users.

To facilitate clinical sessions autonomously, with occupational therapy staff, other professionals, in partnership with care staff and, when appropriate, families.

To work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team understanding profession specific roles and attending relevant meetings when specified to do so.

To communicate effectively verbally, in writing or electronically with all relevant team members including liaison with families, care staff and statutory agencies, being mindful of confidentiality.

To liaise with registered mental health nurses, registered learning disability nurses and support staff in the implementation of OT intervention providing specific training and awareness session either informally or through presentations.

To liaise with a wide variety of professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, voluntary workers and equipment suppliers, as well as service users families, and carers.

To contribute and participate in the development and delivery of training packages to internal staff.

To identify the need for and refer service users on to specialist services (e.g. Physiotherapy, speech and language, dietician) when additional concerns are noted.

To assess the OT and rehabilitation needs of potential service users referred to Weaver Lodge from external agencies.

To undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance clinical skills necessary for the delivery of high quality service

To contribute to clinical service developments as agreed with the line manager.

Utilise up-to-date theory and research to support evidence based practice in individual work, and work with other team and staff members to promote and encourage the application of Best Practice.

Initiate and undertake specific audit activities according to the needs of clients and the service, and to contribute to the provision of effective, efficient and equitable practice.

To compile and present presentations as required.

To maintain accurate, clear and concise written clinical records, adhering to professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.

To provide written OT reports adhering to Alternative Futures Group Ltd policies and procedures, and professional standards and code of ethics as related to documentation.

To participate in the induction of new staff to the Hospital (and other departments when requested) by sharing knowledge and skills.

To participate in the training, education and assessment of OT students in clinical placements as relevant to level of experience.

People

To establish relationships with partners and organisations that promotes the work of AFG positively and highlights opportunities for growth and future partnerships.

To provide support and education regarding aspects of occupational therapy regarding equipment fitting, rehab programme

To participate or work as a member of the/ in multidisciplinary team discussions and decisions with regard to client care programmes

To plan and support implementation of individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals

The Post holder will hold their own caseload and will provide a therapy provision to a variety of service users

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention

To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.

To receive regular supervision with an appropriately trained person in accordance with professional guidelines and code of ethics.

Provide specialist advice in occupational therapy to staff

To communicate effectively with users and carers, team members, colleagues and other agencies

Contribute to the development and implementation of in-service training programmes across the whole of AFG and provide feedback on training and development initiatives within the service.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have post qualification experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. Evidence of experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems in a variety of health care settings. Experience in working closely with other professionals and promoting role of OT. Experience of working with students. Experience of managing case work and liaison with community agencies, both statutory and non-statutory.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council. Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Alternative Futures Group

Address

Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital

Station Road By Pass

Winsford

Cheshire

CW7 3DT

Employer's website

https://afgroup.org.uk/be-part-of-an-amazing-team/ (Opens in a new tab)