Job summary
We are looking to recruit to an Occupational Therapist position within the Havering Early intervention in psychosis team. We are looking for an OT that is motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner with an interest in psychosis and the EIP model of working.
Havering EIP is a multi-disciplinary service, providing a range of specialist interventions guided by the NICE guidelines for psychosis interventions, within an integrated person-centred approach to people aged 14-65 resident in the Borough of Havering experiencing or suspected of experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This year we achieved Level 3 status in the national clinical audit for psychosis (NCAP)- proving the team is 'performing well' in relation to providing these NICE concordant intervention.
It is important to us that the successful candidate is an experienced professional, possessing a commitment to working within the EIP evidence base. You will need experience as a Care coordinator and following CPA process as well as sound knowledge of OT models, assessments and group work.
Main duties of the job
Come and join us if you want to:
- Care coordination of a caseload - working to support NICE concordant interventions.
- Work with a MDT with a wide variety of professions and roles.
- Undertake comprehensive OT assessments and intervention.
- Promote recovery, social inclusion, relapse prevention, holistic health, and wellbeing.
- Facilitate and provide group interventions.
- Want to make personalised care a reality.
- Promote and actively enable co-production in service delivery.
- Work as part of an integrated team ensuring regular evaluation of individual care and recovery plans.
- Undertake generic mental health assessments.
- Further develop your leadership skills.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4, 551 to a maximum of £5,735).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified /registered Occupational therapist
- Evidence of post-registration Training /qualification and continued CPD
Desirable
- Family Intervention/Therapy Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- To have proven and significant experience of working with people with complex, acute mental health needs.
- To have experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- Clinical risk assessment and management skills
- To have significant experience as a caseworker and CPA Care Co-ordinator
- Experience of using MOHO and OT ADL assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- To demonstrate and knowledge of the NICE guideline for intervention for FEP and the NCAP audit.
- To demonstrate knowledge and competency of the Mental Health Act 1983 related legislation and is applications
- Excellent working knowledge of care programme approach
- To have a working knowledge of the requirements of specific OT assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Experience of providing support to people with mental health needs.
- Ability to assess, plan and implement programmes of care with Service User and Carers involvement
- Clinical risk assessment and management skills
- Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all service areas
- Ability to make complex decisions under pressure and demonstrate stress and crisis management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified /registered Occupational therapist
- Evidence of post-registration Training /qualification and continued CPD
Desirable
- Family Intervention/Therapy Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- To have proven and significant experience of working with people with complex, acute mental health needs.
- To have experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- Clinical risk assessment and management skills
- To have significant experience as a caseworker and CPA Care Co-ordinator
- Experience of using MOHO and OT ADL assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- To demonstrate and knowledge of the NICE guideline for intervention for FEP and the NCAP audit.
- To demonstrate knowledge and competency of the Mental Health Act 1983 related legislation and is applications
- Excellent working knowledge of care programme approach
- To have a working knowledge of the requirements of specific OT assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures
Skills
Essential
- Experience of providing support to people with mental health needs.
- Ability to assess, plan and implement programmes of care with Service User and Carers involvement
- Clinical risk assessment and management skills
- Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all service areas
- Ability to make complex decisions under pressure and demonstrate stress and crisis management skills
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).
