Job summary
The post is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified Allied Health Professional or an experienced Band 5 who is looking to gain further experience in their clinical skills, working within the Older People's Mental Health Service line and reporting to the Senior Practitioner (B7 OT) SOAMHS - Borough based.
The focus of the post is to carry out comprehensive assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to patients and carers, and to supervise and clinically support more junior members of the multidisciplinary team including students.
The interventions will include education, individual work and group work and will involve working closely with patients, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies, within a multi-disciplinary team. They will hold their own complex caseload of patients.
The post holder will be based in one of the community teams in Ealing and they will be undertaking home visits, meetings at the team base and other community sites.
We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and enthusiastic candidates who are excited to begin their career as an Occupational therapist
Main duties of the job
This is a B5 post is based in the vibrant London Borough of Ealing.
The Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS) is a supportive, caring, integrated service where staff work together closely to support our patients and their families. We have strong links with medical teams, Allied Health Professionals, Carers and the local community. We value diversity and are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality. We are immensely proud of our staff and their passion, professionalism and dedication to changing people's lives. If you share that passion and want to make a difference, then come and join us.
As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.
OPMHS OT team is a large and diverse team, which includes team members who have trained overseas. We have a robust induction and training programme to integrate new team members in the Trust and the service line. We are passionate about our team members' health & well-being and career progression.
About us
West 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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post e.g Dementia Care, Older People's Mental health
Experience
Essential
- Post qualified experience within Older people's services
- Working within NHS Older People's services
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health
- Experience of supervising /co-supervising students Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- Post qualified experience as an OT (or equivalent role) in a health or social care or 3rd sector setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Awareness of need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Principles of clinical governance
- Group work theory and practice
- Evidence of post-qualified training in Mental Health
- Relevant current legislation, NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
Desirable
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
- Practice placement education training
- Research methodology
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health, COTSS older people
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post e.g Dementia Care, Older People's Mental health
Experience
Essential
- Post qualified experience within Older people's services
- Working within NHS Older People's services
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health
- Experience of supervising /co-supervising students Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- Post qualified experience as an OT (or equivalent role) in a health or social care or 3rd sector setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Awareness of need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Principles of clinical governance
- Group work theory and practice
- Evidence of post-qualified training in Mental Health
- Relevant current legislation, NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
Desirable
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
- Practice placement education training
- Research methodology
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. COT SS Mental Health, COTSS older people
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
