NHS
Job title:
Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Aylesbury
Company
NHS
Job description
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a motivated, skilled Occupational Therapist to work on the female acute mental health ward (Ruby Ward) in Aylesbury and join our dynamic Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team. We are a close, occupational and recovery focused service that works as integral and valued members of our multidisciplinary teams.Successful candidates must 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.We actively encourage people who are interested or have questions about this role to get in touch and speak to us.Contact for this role – Helen Shields, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist.01865 901326 [email protected]Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for the specified service user group.They 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.About usOxford 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 progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Date posted21 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number267-BM6504925-BJob locationsWhiteleaf CentreBierton RoadAylesburyHP20 1EGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 SpecificationTraining/QualificationsEssential
- BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Additional sensory training e.g ASI
- Evidence of mental health specific post registration training/development e.g AMPS, PSI
- Membership of RCOT may include specialist sections
- Current HCPC registration
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working with mental health service users in a clinical role
- Two years post graduate experience working as an Occupational Therapist
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
KnowledgeEssential
- 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
Person SpecificationTraining/QualificationsEssential
- BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Additional sensory training e.g ASI
- Evidence of mental health specific post registration training/development e.g AMPS, PSI
- Membership of RCOT may include specialist sections
- Current HCPC registration
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working with mental health service users in a clinical role
- Two years post graduate experience working as an Occupational Therapist
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
KnowledgeEssential
- 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
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Job date
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:51:27 GMT
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