Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to join an innovative, growing Occupational Therapy Service in an outstanding Trust? Due to internal progression, the Occupational Therapy service within Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health and Wellbeing services are looking to recruit Band 6 OTs to work within the Bedfordshire area. We have posts available In Bedford, Dunstable and Biggleswade.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated individuals with a strong professional identity to work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team and to provide effective and valued Occupational Therapy to our service users.
You will offer specialist occupational therapy interventions utilising the Model of Human Occupation. You will provide a range of Occupational Therapy interventions and within the CMHTs you will have the opportunity to implement group based programmes with other OT colleagues. Occupational Therapy has a strong identity within the directorate and is highly valued within the MDT.
Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and you will have bimonthly opportunities to participate in the services OT CPD events and contribute towards service development. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process. We place a high value on staff wellbeing and investment in teams to ensure a high quality service provision.
Main duties of the job
These posts are open to qualified staff with varying ranges of experience. We can offer a robust and established band 5 to 6 development programme for applicants who are newly qualified or would benefit from support in taking the next steps with progressing into a band 6 role.
Benefits of working for the Trust include a Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Child care vouchers, Relocation packages and Wellbeing sessions.
All enquiries are welcome. For further details / informal visits contact: Danielle Maule, Head Occupational Therapist, Luton & Bedfordshire Working Age Community MH services, on 07827 939 209 or email Danielle.maule@nhs.net
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
- UK Driving license with access to a car
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy
- Fieldwork Education training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience highly related to the clinical field
- Experience of CPD and role development activities
- Experience of staff supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience highly related to the clinical field
- Experience of CPD and role development activities
- Experience of staff supervision
- Applied social, health and medical sciences required for the practice of Occupational Therapy including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Applied psychological perspectives relevant to OT in mental health including behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- State Registration
- UK Driving license with access to a car
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy
- Fieldwork Education training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience highly related to the clinical field
- Experience of CPD and role development activities
- Experience of staff supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience highly related to the clinical field
- Experience of CPD and role development activities
- Experience of staff supervision
- Applied social, health and medical sciences required for the practice of Occupational Therapy including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Applied psychological perspectives relevant to OT in mental health including behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives
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).
