Job summary
Do you want to develop your OT career working in community mental health?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced band 5 Occupational Therapist to develop their career.
Are you interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver community treatment in mental health?
Join our friendly Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Watford to make a difference to people who have a number of challenges to their health and wellbeing.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage applicants from people of all ages and backgrounds, such as those with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
Here's what our staff say about working in the team:
"It's a privilege to help people make the changes they want to see in their lives. I get to see about three people each day, on site, and I love my job." (LP, Counselling Psychologist, South West ACMHS)
Watch Maleah's video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY1EFYPKt0
Please contact William Bailhache on 07812 653 091 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes - including business insurance - is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- manage a clinical OT caseload
- carry out comprehensive assessments
- deliver evidence based interventions using the Model of Human Occupation
- receive high quality supervision
- be provided with in-service training with outside speakers who are at the forefront of our profession
The OT team consists of an OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner & a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The team offers 1-1 and group interventions and has successfully facilitated a number of face to face, and virtual groups using the Recovery Through Activity framework developed by Sue Parkinson.
The OT team have made links with several community resources enhancing the quality OT provision. The post holder would have the opportunity to develop this further, expanding on the current groups provided.In return, we can offer you:
- 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme
About us
We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below is a brief outline of the role -for a full Job and Person Specification please read the attached.
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
- To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
- To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course
- To apply knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
- Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
- To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan.
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
- To routinely provide feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.
- To provide specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.
- To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To attend mandatory training.
- To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust policies
- To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal/external development opportunities.
- To actively participate in the Trust OT CPD development programme, as a learner and a facilitator
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below is a brief outline of the role -for a full Job and Person Specification please read the attached.
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.
- To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate
- To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement, following attendance at an approved Fieldwork Educators course
- To apply knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and other standardised assessment approaches relevant to the clinical setting.
- Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
- To work collaboratively with service users to identify OT goals as part of the overall recovery plan.
- To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
- To routinely provide feedback to the MDT regarding observed occupational performance throughout contact, which inform ongoing assessment and therapeutic intervention.
- To provide specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding aspects of occupational therapy e.g. equipment fitting, rehabilitation programmes.
- To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To attend mandatory training.
- To comply with the RCOT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national and Trust policies
- To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
- To maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal/external development opportunities.
- To actively participate in the Trust OT CPD development programme, as a learner and a facilitator
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration (or applied for)
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
Desirable
- Membership of ROCT
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability
- Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation in practice areas
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Working knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
- Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures appropriate to area of practice
- Experience of the application of an OT model in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding services users care and social situation
- Applied knowledge and understanding and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
Physical Skills
Essential
- Full driving license with access to car unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 2010
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration (or applied for)
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
Desirable
- Membership of ROCT
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability
- Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation in practice areas
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Application of the OT process and use of functional assessment and activity analysis
- Working knowledge of Recovery principles and how these relate to OT
- Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures appropriate to area of practice
- Experience of the application of an OT model in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding services users care and social situation
- Applied knowledge and understanding and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
Physical Skills
Essential
- Full driving license with access to car unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 2010
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
