Job summary
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a challenge in a leadership role?
We are currently seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join our function! Our next step in transforming the way we deliver mental health care in Oxfordshire, is growing our offer for those with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs. In this post you will, develop and share your understanding of the needs of the residents at the Response Housing, based in Littlemore.
We are proactively growing our AHP and clinical specialist workforce. This role is part of a larger drive to ensure access to occupational therapy for our service users in the community and ensure we have clinical specialists working with the people with the most complex needs.
This job will see you providing evidenced-based, trauma informed occupational therapy assessments and interventions to individuals where they live. Working in partnership with Response (a mental health housing provider) to support and develop the quality and consistency of the recovery interventions delivered by the whole team.
Your colleagues and direct network will include housing support staff and the clinical MDT based at the Recovery Campus. You will have a peer network of clinical lead occupational therapists and be clinical supervised by an Occupational Therapist, as well as having access to the active AHP network across the trust and training coordinated by our Practice Development Lead for Occupational Therapy.
Main duties of the job
As the Band 7 OT in this post you will work in a recovery-focused, trauma informed way providing 1:1 occupational therapy assessments and interventions with a reablement, recovery and rehabilitation focus to those housed at the Response Housing Campus.
This will include:
- Assess individuals' needs and functioning to determine rehab potential and suitable housing.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based, client-centered Occupational Therapy; lead projects and document all stages.
- Use MOHO and other standard assessments relevant to the clinical setting.
- Provide 1:1, trauma-informed, recovery-focused OT interventions.
- Support independent living through interventions in self-care, productivity, leisure, and daily activities.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
If this sounds like the job for you, or you just want to know a bit more about it please contact us to discuss this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
If this sounds like the job for you, or you just want to know a bit more about it please contact us to discuss this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- Placement educator training and experience
- Evidence of relevant post qualifying training
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Sensory training
- Masters level training in related field
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Post qualifying experience in a range of related settings
- Understanding of clinical model of OT and use of related assessments
- Knowledge of outcome measures and experience using these to evaluate practice
- Leadership and influencing skills and experience
- Knowledge of trauma informed care, recovery principles and co-production
Desirable
- Experience of working with supported living placements and/or third sector providers.
- Knowledge of assistive technology and equipment provision.
- Understanding of the Care Act, MHA and mental capacity acts and their application
Experience
Essential
- Experience using standardised Occupational Therapy tools and models Occupational Therapy assessments
- Experience of taking students
- Experience supervising team members
- Evidence of working with service users with a range of backgrounds and health needs
Desirable
- Experience assessing and providing equipment, including assistive technology
- Experience working in non traditional settings
- Experience working with people with co-occuring needs (such as ASD, substance use)
Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- Placement educator training and experience
- Evidence of relevant post qualifying training
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Sensory training
- Masters level training in related field
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Post qualifying experience in a range of related settings
- Understanding of clinical model of OT and use of related assessments
- Knowledge of outcome measures and experience using these to evaluate practice
- Leadership and influencing skills and experience
- Knowledge of trauma informed care, recovery principles and co-production
Desirable
- Experience of working with supported living placements and/or third sector providers.
- Knowledge of assistive technology and equipment provision.
- Understanding of the Care Act, MHA and mental capacity acts and their application
Experience
Essential
- Experience using standardised Occupational Therapy tools and models Occupational Therapy assessments
- Experience of taking students
- Experience supervising team members
- Evidence of working with service users with a range of backgrounds and health needs
Desirable
- Experience assessing and providing equipment, including assistive technology
- Experience working in non traditional settings
- Experience working with people with co-occuring needs (such as ASD, substance use)
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).
