Senior Occupational Therapist - AHP
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work in our Working Age Adults Mental Health Inpatient unit at Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford. This post is fixed term for 30 hours per week until 1st of December 2023.
Our Service is committed to working in partnership to deliver high quality care and a recovery-based approach to mental health services. We use the Model of Human Occupation to guide all our occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
The occupational therapy leadership team is committed to an extensive, co-ordinated CPD programme including a robust supervision structure, care group meetings, Trust wide and core competence training, and an annual conference. Staff are valued for their expertise in occupationally focused interventions and specialist group therapy.
We offer a structured and well supported Occupational Therapy Development Programme. This innovative scheme offers a development pathway for new graduates and more experienced Occupational Therapists to become skilled specialist clinicians with a good range of knowledge and understanding.
The Development Pathway includes:
Core skills training
Mentoring
Regular supervision
Attendance at the OT Forum (CPD event)
For newly qualified professionals: Preceptorship and Band 5 Reflective Practice
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable if you have previous experience working in mental health. You will be very committed to the processes that promote the individuals recovery. The role includes completing high quality, evidenced based occupational therapy assessments and interventions. The role involves working with people individually and within a group setting. The post holder will also have knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation.
The ideal candidate must have demonstrable experience of supervising teams in a busy environment and have a passion for working with people who are acutely unwell. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
You would be working alongside one other Occupational Therapist but will be working within a Therapy Team (e.g. OT Apprentice, Psychologists, Diversional Activity Coordinators, a Dietitian and a well-being and fitness instructor etc) as well as other key MDT members in the Acute Care Service.
If you would like any further information, please contact Michelle Marland on 07879488043
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Working from home contracts do not attract high cost area payments.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Date posted
20 February 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,391 to £42,503 a year incl. 5% Fringe HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9325-22-0582-1
Job locations
Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7LX
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7LX
Employer's website
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