Job summary
WE ARE a busy Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) service based in the Sedgemoor area of Somerset. We offer a comprehensive mental health service for older adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, as well as a dementia diagnostic service including some post diagnostic support.
WE OFFER the opportunity to make a difference to older adults and their carers/loved ones, living in the Sedgemoor areas. We are committed to regular managerial support, clinical supervision and CPD opportunities. One of the team managers is an Occupational Therapist and we have a band 5 Occupational Therapist in post.
Somerset is a beautiful county not far from bustling metropolitan areas, such as Bath, Bristol, and Exeter or the beautiful seaside, the county is rich in stunning and tranquil locations. Many appreciate that the cost of living and housing is considerably lower here than in the city and families value the safety of Somerset as well as the multitude of clubs, centres, and cultural venues where they and their children can get involved. Colleges and a number of excellent schools ensure good educational opportunities.
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU if you are a motivated, flexible, self-directed occupational therapist with an existing professional accreditation. Experience of working in a mental health service would be of benefit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for older adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties in: Older Person's Mental Health Specialist Care Settings, the Community, for those under the Memory Assessment Service and the Therapeutic Group setting. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals and their significant others who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the post holder will provide assessment and psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Holder:
- They will have a caseload of Older People experiencing Mental Health difficulties.
- They will take on the role of key worker for clients.
- They may complete Memory Assessments.
- They will complete OT assessments for clients within the memory service and the CMHT.
- They will run, participate, and develop groups for the Therapeutic Groups, which currently include Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, the Living Well with Dementia programme and an OT assessment group.
- The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision from a band 7 OT, regular attendance at an OT best practice group as well as ongoing training and supervision around the Allens Cognitive Disabilities Model and related assessments.
- The will offer supervision to the Band 5 OT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Holder:
- They will have a caseload of Older People experiencing Mental Health difficulties.
- They will take on the role of key worker for clients.
- They may complete Memory Assessments.
- They will complete OT assessments for clients within the memory service and the CMHT.
- They will run, participate, and develop groups for the Therapeutic Groups, which currently include Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, the Living Well with Dementia programme and an OT assessment group.
- The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision from a band 7 OT, regular attendance at an OT best practice group as well as ongoing training and supervision around the Allens Cognitive Disabilities Model and related assessments.
- The will offer supervision to the Band 5 OT.
Person Specification
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Essential
- oRMN OR Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- experience in working with those with a cognitive impairment
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Must be a car driver, with a UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle
Person Specification
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Essential
- oRMN OR Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- experience in working with those with a cognitive impairment
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Must be a car driver, with a UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
