Job summary
The post will involve delivery of the OT provision to service users in the outpatient service, focusing on functional daily living skills and specific mental health and risk issues. This will include the assessment, treatment and evaluation of clinical interventions, planning and running a range of therapeutic individual and group work, carrying out functional assessments and contributing to multidisciplinary team care planning and risk assessment.
The patients are people with diverse and complex needs and presentations, often with secondary diagnosis of personality disorder, ASD, anxiety, depression who need significant and specialist support to achieve recovery goals.
Main duties of the job
- To carry a small caseload of patients requiring OT assessment and intervention.
- To facilitate recovery focused groups for the service users to support them to manage their illness alongside accessing helpful resources in the community, such as recovery colleges, voluntary agencies and mainstream agencies, to assist service users to build a bigger life outside of their illness/ mental health problems.
- To integrate evidence-based practice and skillful use of assessments and interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
About us
The Eating Disorders Service at St Ann's Hospital in Haringey provides comprehensive care for patients 18 years old and above with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder. It is one of the largest units in the country providing services to a catchment area that includes North Central London, and East London.
The service provides intensive inpatient treatment on Iris ward which is located in a newly built state of the art mental health building, Blossom Court. Our 20 bedded unit features ensuite bedrooms, more daylight and views of nature to help reduce patient stress, anxiety and pain as well as a sensory room. The service also includes our outpatient services, community liaison services, and a day programme whilst our MDT consists of Psychiatry, Community Liaison Nursing, Dieticians, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Admin and Peer Support
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Dip. COT or BSc OT
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
Desirable
- Masters or post graduate papers in relevant areas.
- Further relevant training or study.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Post graduate experience of working with people with mental health conditions relevant to specialty of post
- Effective verbal communication skills to include presentation of O.T. information to MD team.
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic patient information systems e.g. Rio
- Experienced in running therapeutic groups.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Effective IT skills.
- Experience of planning and running a range of therapeutic groups.
Desirable
- Experience in managing a small caseload.
- Experience of carrying out functional assessments.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Commitment to work as a proactive team member.
- Passionate about service user involvement.
Desirable
- Ability to promote positive image of OT.
- Experience with service user involvement.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- An understanding of User empowerment.
- A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices.
Desirable
- Ability to work some flexible hours.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Dip. COT or BSc OT
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
Desirable
- Masters or post graduate papers in relevant areas.
- Further relevant training or study.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Post graduate experience of working with people with mental health conditions relevant to specialty of post
- Effective verbal communication skills to include presentation of O.T. information to MD team.
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic patient information systems e.g. Rio
- Experienced in running therapeutic groups.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Effective IT skills.
- Experience of planning and running a range of therapeutic groups.
Desirable
- Experience in managing a small caseload.
- Experience of carrying out functional assessments.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Commitment to work as a proactive team member.
- Passionate about service user involvement.
Desirable
- Ability to promote positive image of OT.
- Experience with service user involvement.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- An understanding of User empowerment.
- A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices.
Desirable
- Ability to work some flexible hours.
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).
