Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Croydon for a full-time Band 6 OT to work on one of our men's acute ward: Tyson West One. You will be working with an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team who highly value OT. You will be managing the varied therapeutic activity programme with the Activity Co-ordinator on the ward and will be working with the MDT to support service users recovery and discharge plans through OT ADL assessments.
There are great opportunities to be part of the wider inpatient network of Activity Coordinators, OTs, peer workers, volunteers and students. We promote access to training and CPD opportunities to support your ongoing career progression. You will be well supported with regular supervision from the clinical specialist Band 7 OT.
We welcome applications from experienced band 5s who are interested in taking the next step into a band 6 role.
The Bethlem Royal hospital has a central occupational therapy department which offers a wealth of creative opportunities. There is an onsite clinical exercise service, community social hub and large grounds with free parking available for staff, visitors and service users.
Main duties of the job
To provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to service users on the ward which supports their recovery from acute mental health crisis and discharge back to the community.
To work collaboratively with service users and their families in a way that respects their individual culture, diversity and personal recovery goals.
To work with the MDT in provision of a safe and therapeutic environment which supports risk management and least restrictive practices.
To supervise the work of the Activity Co-ordinator and OT students and provide support and leadership to other OT staff on the Croydon wards in collaboration with the Band 7 OT Clinical Lead.
Applicants need to have the ability to prioritise and manage their own workload effectively, to respond to complex information and have comprehensive verbal and written skills. They need to be able to quickly build and sustain effective working relationships with others and be able to work with challenging behaviours.
About us
The Croydon Inpatient acute wards include four single sex wards (2 men's/2 women's) and a men's intensive care unit (PICU). Each ward has its own Occupational Therapist and Activity Co-ordinator and has additional input from peer workers, volunteers, physical exercise and other bespoke sessional workers dependent on service user choice and availability. Tyson West One has its own activity room and the ward has a large garden.
The wards link with the Home Treatment Team and Community Locality Mental health Teams all of which also have Occupational Therapists in the team.
The OT service supports OT Students and OT apprentices on a regular basis. Preceptorship and bespoke OT training opportunities are also offered in addition to Trust Training and development opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate group and 1-1 interventions, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary and occupational therapy team.
To provide leadership, development opportunities and support for defined staff, students and volunteers via regular supervision and appraisal systems.
To develop links with relevant services and agencies in the community to support service users to begin reintegration as soon as possible.
To take a lead in promoting the use of employment and other vocational avenues to service users and the multi disciplinary team as a means to recovery and social inclusion.
Full Job Description is available
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate group and 1-1 interventions, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary and occupational therapy team.
To provide leadership, development opportunities and support for defined staff, students and volunteers via regular supervision and appraisal systems.
To develop links with relevant services and agencies in the community to support service users to begin reintegration as soon as possible.
To take a lead in promoting the use of employment and other vocational avenues to service users and the multi disciplinary team as a means to recovery and social inclusion.
Full Job Description is available
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Post registration experience working as an OT
- Working with mental health service users (pre or post qualification)
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Experience of implementing both individual and group interventions
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT and vocational assessments.
- Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships
- Ability to manage own workload and determine / set own priorities
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
- Practice Placement Educators course
- Experience of working in an inner-city, multi-cultural environment
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Post registration experience working as an OT
- Working with mental health service users (pre or post qualification)
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students
- Experience of implementing both individual and group interventions
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT and vocational assessments.
- Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships
- Ability to manage own workload and determine / set own priorities
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
- Practice Placement Educators course
- Experience of working in an inner-city, multi-cultural environment
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).
