Job summary Are you aiming to be a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist within mental health?
Are you passionate about the skills Occupational Therapists bring to enable mental health recovery?
Are you interested in enhancing your Occupational Therapy specific skills and developing in an inpatient service that focuses on providing an environment that supports patient recovery and staff development?If so, Oxford Health have developed a Band 5-6 development framework to support Occupational Therapists to develop their complex Occupational Therapy clinical skills and invest in growing your leadership capacity to provide you with the best start as a Band 6.We would also welcome applications to this post from established Band 6's.We have a strong identity as inpatient occupational therapists.
This post is based as part of the ward MDT and you will join a service wide OT team that includes Band 5-7 occupational therapists and occupational therapy apprentices.
We have regular skill development days, OT forums and you will have supervision from a clinical specialist occupational therapist to support and ensure your development.We actively encourage people who are interested or have questions about this role to get in touch and speak to us.
Main duties of the job This post is based on a female acute ward where the post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group.You will carry a complex caseload as a member of the MDT, supervise junior members of the therapy team, support the development of the occupational therapy service provision within the setting and engage in leadership development as part of the role.Successful candidates must have completed proceptorship and be confident in their assessment and clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage their time effectively and be a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possibleOur vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description Job responsibilities To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users and to undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.
To manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
To assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to enable patients safety and independence with ADLs giving advice to other staff, families and carers when required.
To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, working with other teams both within the Trust and third sector organisations when appropriate.
To accurately document and record all assessments within organisational and professional guidelines.
To respect the needs and preferences of service users, their families and other significant persons in care planning and management, including assisting them in meeting their needs.
To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.
To apply knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
To participate in leadership development as part of the role.
To supervise and develop junior members of the therapy team including appraisal, caseload management, reviewing interventions and delegating responsibilities.
See attached JD for full details clinical, managerial and education/development responsibilities.
Person Specification Training/Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Desirable Additional sensory training ASI Evidence of mental health specific post registration training/development AMPS, PSI Membership of RCOT may include specialist sections Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health service users in a clinical role Desirable Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of supervising and developing junior members of staff and students Experience of undertaking audit or quality improvement work Two years post graduate experience working as an Occupational Therapist Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice Broad knowledge and application of OT in mental health Desirable Ability to apply the Model of Human Occupation Ability to relate knowledge of physical health to mental health setting