NHS
Job title:
Occupational Therapist
Company
NHS
Job description
The team has invested in considerable staff training and development over the years to develop staff skills with working with our patient group. Working within an established team, you’ll be managing a caseload of patients who have complex mental health problems and delivering Occupational Therapy Interventions plus a range of psychological interventions. Full training will be given on these. As a successful candidate you will have the opportunity to build your skills and confidence. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using evidence-based approaches and time limited interventions. You’ll be communicating with a wide variety of patients; professionals; partners and agencies.As part of working in our team you will be working with some individuals who can present as chaotic & emotionally dysregulated. This can be a challenging patient group, however, we have a positive attitude & non-judgemental approach toward our patient group, understanding what has brought them to their current presentation, recognising individual strengths and establishing clear, focussed, professional relationships that identify clear boundaries and expectations for both the patient and clinician. This empowers both patient and clinician to see what can be achieved through clear collaborative care planning.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for staff with a passion for assessing and working with people with complex and significant mental health problems. We see this as an ideal opportunity to further develop specialist skills. It is important you have good communication skills and can work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively with colleagues. A willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop your practice is vital.This team provides interventions on a one to one basis and group formats. You will have the opportunity to participate and run groups and you will be given training within the team for this.About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.Date posted14 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number444-7079293-CGJob locationsSt. Mary’s LodgeLeamington and Stratford upon AvonLeamington and Stratford upon AvonCV31 1JNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWorking for our Team offers you the opportunity to develop some excellent specialist skills and take part in imaginative and effective interventions. Time is spent investing in your development and there are lots of opportunities to shadow colleagues on duty, during assessments and on visits when you first join us. There are a lot of training opportunities within the team and time is given to allow you to access this. This will allow you to confidently undertake the role of delivering treatment and interventions to your patients. The nature of the team means that you bring your knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, and empathy and are exposed to the knowledge and skills of other colleagues within the team which promotes growth and development within your own practice at an accelerated rate. We are a team that recognises the work we do can be difficult at times and we have a strong supportive approach- both in professional matters and passing on good practice, learning and sharing risk but also when it impacts on us personally. You will have access to Managerial, clinical and peer supervision and we are a supportive team. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWorking for our Team offers you the opportunity to develop some excellent specialist skills and take part in imaginative and effective interventions. Time is spent investing in your development and there are lots of opportunities to shadow colleagues on duty, during assessments and on visits when you first join us. There are a lot of training opportunities within the team and time is given to allow you to access this. This will allow you to confidently undertake the role of delivering treatment and interventions to your patients. The nature of the team means that you bring your knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, and empathy and are exposed to the knowledge and skills of other colleagues within the team which promotes growth and development within your own practice at an accelerated rate. We are a team that recognises the work we do can be difficult at times and we have a strong supportive approach- both in professional matters and passing on good practice, learning and sharing risk but also when it impacts on us personally. You will have access to Managerial, clinical and peer supervision and we are a supportive team.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Current unrestricted registration with HCPC
- Relevant Professional Qualification in OT
Knowledge and skillsEssential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures
- Effective organisational and delegation skills
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues
- Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations
ExperienceEssential
- Substantial experience in a mental health setting.
- Experience of using recovery focused intervention.
- Developed specialist clinical knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Current unrestricted registration with HCPC
- Relevant Professional Qualification in OT
Knowledge and skillsEssential
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies and procedures
- Effective organisational and delegation skills
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding safety issues
- Ability to demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations
ExperienceEssential
- Substantial experience in a mental health setting.
- Experience of using recovery focused intervention.
- Developed specialist clinical knowledge gained within a similar environment over a considerable period of time
Expected salary
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:56:26 GMT
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