Job summary
This post is open to international candidates who are HCPC Registered or in the process to be registered. We are recruiting Band 5 and 6 Occupational Therapist
Relocation package and Tier 2 Sponsorship Available
Are
you interested in working as an occupational therapist within NHS mental health
and learning disability services in the UK? We have a variety of vacancies
across our working age adult and older adults community services.
Join
a dynamic and innovative NHS trust at Surrey and Borders Partnership.
As
an occupational therapist, you will be a part of a multidisciplinary team. You
will deliver high quality evidence based occupational therapy assessments,
interventions and consultations to the individuals referred to our services. We
provide a range of group and individual work, alongside team duties such as
team assessments, and coordinating care for people accessing our services.
We use Model of Human Occupation to guide all our OT assessments
and interventions.
Within SABP we have a robust CPD offer which includes reflective
practice as well as Occupational Therapy core skills, eLearning and bimonthly
Occupational therapy Forums.We are particularly focused on embedding trauma informed
practice, occupational science and neuroscience into our practice, along with
developing leadership skills at every level.
We regularly take students and support development
opportunities.
Posts will be based in the Community and Location will be confirmed if successful
Main duties of the job
Band 5 Key Responsibilities
To provide high quality and evidence based
occupational therapy assessment and interventions (group and individual) to
people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line
with the occupational therapy pathways and with support/supervision from a
specialist occupational therapist.
To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the
multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.
To
contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
To contribute to occupational therapy student placements.
To participate
in service development and audits.
To
take on the role of lead professional as appropriate.
Band 6
To provide high quality and evidence based
occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual,
to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in
line with the occupational therapy pathways.
To
communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the
multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.
To
contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
To
provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists,
occupational therapy apprenticeships, support workers and activities
coordinators (as appropriate)
To
provide occupational therapy student placements.
To
contribute to service development and audits.
To
take on the role of lead professional as appropriate.
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 encourage candidatesto have an informal discussion about the role with Lindsey.Mosley@sabp.nhs.uk before submitting an application
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 Roles
To demonstrate occupational therapy skills
in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational
engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of
occupational skills.
To
provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the
service, adapting the approach as and when needed, with support/supervision
from a specialist occupational therapist.
To
provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions
(individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway, with
support/supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
To use
effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred
occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their
carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate), with support/supervision
from a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
Band 6 Roles
To demonstrate expertise and specialist occupational
therapy skills in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational
engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of
occupational skills.
To
provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the
service, adapting the approach as and when needed.
To
provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions
(individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.
To use
effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred
occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their
carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate).
To
evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions.
Please see Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5 Roles
To demonstrate occupational therapy skills
in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational
engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of
occupational skills.
To
provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the
service, adapting the approach as and when needed, with support/supervision
from a specialist occupational therapist.
To
provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions
(individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway, with
support/supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
To use
effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred
occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their
carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate), with support/supervision
from a Specialist Occupational Therapist.
Band 6 Roles
To demonstrate expertise and specialist occupational
therapy skills in areas such as occupational identity and competency, occupational
engagement, environmental adaptation, volition, development and maintenance of
occupational skills.
To
provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the
service, adapting the approach as and when needed.
To
provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions
(individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.
To use
effective clinical reasoning and formulation skills to devise person-centred
occupational therapy care plans, alongside people who access services and their
carers/supporters/family members (where appropriate).
To
evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions.
Please see Job Description for full list of responsibilities
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational frames of reference and approaches
- Knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
- Knowledge of the impact of health and disability on occupational performance, participation and identity
- Interest and skills in specialist area
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people within the clinical area (can be pre-qualification).
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Professional Qualification with HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Band 6
- Relevant post qualification clinical experience
- Experience of using multiple occupational frames of reference and approaches
- Experience of using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of occupational frames of reference and approaches
- Knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
- Knowledge of the impact of health and disability on occupational performance, participation and identity
- Interest and skills in specialist area
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people within the clinical area (can be pre-qualification).
Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy Professional Qualification with HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Band 6
- Relevant post qualification clinical experience
- Experience of using multiple occupational frames of reference and approaches
- Experience of using relevant occupational therapy assessment and implementing interventions
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
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).
