Occupation Therapist Older Person Mental Health

Job summary

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge - we would love to hear from you!.

The Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) for older people work with adults aged 65 and over who are experiencing moderate or severe mental illness. The CMHT's assess, treat, monitor and support patients and their families predominately in their own homes and, where necessary, can refer to other teams such as the Intensive Dementia Service (IDS) or Home Treatment Team. They can also arrange admissions to hospital when necessary. The CMHT's also provide an 'in-reach service', providing specialist support and assessments for patients' admitted to Community Hospitals.

The CMHT'S consist of Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners and admin support.

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 Dementia 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

AtSomerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working optionsto help you balance work and life

NHS pension schemefor long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowanceto recharge and relax

A strong focus oncareer developmentto help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to ourBlue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster adiverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?Somerset offers the perfect blend ofidyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, andbreathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities likeBristol,Bath, andExeterjust a short drive away - and only two hours toLondon.

The region is home to excellenteducational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.