Job summary
CPFT Adult and Specialist Mental Health care group provides Secure forensic inpatient mental health services on a unit called George Mackenzie House and we function within the wider forensic pathway of services most notably via the collaborative working with the community forensic community team.
This role in primarily based on George Mackenzie House but would involve working in partnership with the forensic Community team to undertake outreach work, cross cover and potential rotational working for development, service provisional needs.
The purpose of the Occupational Therapist role on George Mackenzie House is to collaboratively work with the patient group admitted to our service to maintain, restore or create a match between the abilities of the person, the demands of his or her activities and occupations, and the demands of the environment in order to improve function and access to opportunities for meaningful participation in daily life.
The successful candidate would be working within an established team of professional who would support them and empower them to learn and grow themselves and the service provided.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Occupational Therapy team, you will deliver an Occupational Therapy service following a pathway process. Providing specialist Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and the principles of recovery, enablement, compassionate care, optimism, hope and unconditional positive regard.
You will apply a level of understanding of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention with the aim of supporting the service user to engage in meaningful activity and increase function, skill, enjoyment and well-being, through group and 1:1 session.
You will include provision of specialist occupational therapy support, knowledge and advice to team members as well as other stakeholders such as community teams, general adult inpatient services and accommodation support staff.
You will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assure a high standard of care for patient/clients and their relatives/carers, under supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist.
You will apply a level of understanding of the impact of chronic mental health difficulties on occupational performance and participation and provide supportive information on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service user's social and physical environment.
You will respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
The post holder will complete Occupational Therapy assessments underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation as well as other specialised assessment tools.
The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist.
To collaborate as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, reports and recommendations.
The post holder will apply a level of understanding of the effects of chronic mental health difficulties on occupational performance and provide supportive information on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.
The post holder will work collaboratively with service users to promote access to vocational opportunities.
The post holder will ensure that intervention plans will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifying, pursuing and reviewing goals in the context of care planning.
The post holder will promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health and age.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
The post holder will complete Occupational Therapy assessments underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation as well as other specialised assessment tools.
The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Occupational Therapist.
To collaborate as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, reports and recommendations.
The post holder will apply a level of understanding of the effects of chronic mental health difficulties on occupational performance and provide supportive information on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.
The post holder will work collaboratively with service users to promote access to vocational opportunities.
The post holder will ensure that intervention plans will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifying, pursuing and reviewing goals in the context of care planning.
The post holder will promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health and age.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Bachelor level equivalent training in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement or work experience relating to Mental Health
- Understanding of the needs of people with chronic mental health needs and forensic history
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Liaison and support work with carers and families
- Working with people with a range of mental health problems
- Working with people with learning disabilities
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation. E.g. MHA, MCA & DoLS
- Adhere to the RCOT Code of Professional Conduct and COT Professional Standards, HCPC standards
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal
- Good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- Manage own caseload
Desirable
- Extensive experience of Group and individual working with people with a mental health condition
- Specialist knowledge of OT assessment, intervention, and practice models relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of additional Occupational Therapy models appropriate to setting (VdT MoCA)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated towards personal and professional development
- Able to make professional relationships with wider MDT and in collaborative services
Desirable
- Individual special interest or skill, relevant to workplace
Other
Essential
- Will involve activity such as sport or gardening, related to goals of the individual being worked with.
- Initiative-taking, with a can-do attitude
- Creative, innovative thinker
- Strong work ethic
Desirable
- The means and ability to travel independently in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Bachelor level equivalent training in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement or work experience relating to Mental Health
- Understanding of the needs of people with chronic mental health needs and forensic history
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Liaison and support work with carers and families
- Working with people with a range of mental health problems
- Working with people with learning disabilities
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation. E.g. MHA, MCA & DoLS
- Adhere to the RCOT Code of Professional Conduct and COT Professional Standards, HCPC standards
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal
- Good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- Manage own caseload
Desirable
- Extensive experience of Group and individual working with people with a mental health condition
- Specialist knowledge of OT assessment, intervention, and practice models relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of additional Occupational Therapy models appropriate to setting (VdT MoCA)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated towards personal and professional development
- Able to make professional relationships with wider MDT and in collaborative services
Desirable
- Individual special interest or skill, relevant to workplace
Other
Essential
- Will involve activity such as sport or gardening, related to goals of the individual being worked with.
- Initiative-taking, with a can-do attitude
- Creative, innovative thinker
- Strong work ethic
Desirable
- The means and ability to travel independently in a timely manner across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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).
