Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Occupational Therapist

Company

NHS

Job description

Are you a compassionate and driven Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in community mental health?Join our dynamic and supportive team and play a crucial role in empowering individuals to live their best lives within the community.At West London NHS Trust, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused mental health services. We work collaboratively with service users, their families, and other health professionals to promote recovery, independence, and well-being. Our team believes in creating a positive and inclusive environment where both staff and service users can thrive.As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in our community mental health team MINT, you will assess, plan, and deliver interventions that promote mental health recovery and support individuals in leading meaningful and independent lives. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified OTs or those seeking to develop their clinical skills in a community-based setting as outlined in the community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults (2019).Main duties of the jobWe are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive Occupational Therapists who are passionate about mental health. Whether you are newly qualified or have some experience, we value individuals who are motivated to grow and develop their skills.Your key responsibilities will include:Assessing clients’ functional abilities and identifying needs related to mental health, daily living, and social participationDeveloping individualized care and intervention plans to enhance clients’ independence and quality of lifeCollaborating with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, person-centered careSupporting clients in developing coping strategies, managing daily routines, and accessing community resourcesFacilitating group and individual therapy sessions focused on occupational engagementContributing to discharge planning and linking clients to the community.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Date posted07 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number222-LS-MINT-283Job locationsEaling North MINTGrand Union VillageNortholtUB5 6WLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registration

ExperienceEssential

• Application of core OT skills and OT process
• Multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Work experience in a Health or Social Care or 3rd Sector setting.
• Experience of working in mental health
• Involvement in research and clinical audit

KnowledgeEssential

• Mental health diagnoses/presentations
• Research methodology
• Core skills of OT process
• Models of practice
• Clinical and environmental risk
• Equality and diversity
• Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
• Principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
• Group work theory and practice

SkillsEssential

• Organisational ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
• Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
• Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
• Groupwork skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
• Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
• Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
• Contribution to service development and the training of others
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other RequirementsEssential

• Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
• Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
• High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registration

ExperienceEssential

• Application of core OT skills and OT process
• Multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Work experience in a Health or Social Care or 3rd Sector setting.
• Experience of working in mental health
• Involvement in research and clinical audit

KnowledgeEssential

• Mental health diagnoses/presentations
• Research methodology
• Core skills of OT process
• Models of practice
• Clinical and environmental risk
• Equality and diversity
• Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
• Principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
• Group work theory and practice

SkillsEssential

• Organisational ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
• Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
• Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
• Groupwork skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
• Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
• Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
• Contribution to service development and the training of others
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other RequirementsEssential

• Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
• Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
• High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity

Expected salary

£34521 – 41956 per year

Location

Northolt, West London

Job date

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:15:42 GMT

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