Occupational Therapist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

This innovative role places a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub, providing rapid assessment, expert therapeutic interventions and shift coordination within a dynamic mental health crisis team. The post holder will apply an occupational and practical approach to assess and support individuals presenting with acute mental health crises. By embedding the unique perspective of occupational therapy, the post holder will contribute to fostering a recovery-oriented and therapeutic culture within the team. This role requires shift working on a 24/7 rota.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service.
Provide leadership and shift coordination for the Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub (ICAH).
Responsible for the delivery a range of evidence-based interventions which promote recovery, social inclusion and normalisation for service users.
Within the hub, oversee and lead on the provision of therapeutic interventions, including de-escalation strategies and emotional support, to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Manage challenging clinical situations and plan interventions whilst ensuring regular evaluation of the service users care plan.
Critically evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions, in collaboration with service users, carers and other professionals.
Provide specialist clinical advice and contribute to clinical information on service users' progress by attending meetings and ward rounds.
Work in partnership with a range of other services to provide support and treatment to service users to facilitate the safe management of their needs.
Take responsibility for an evidence-based clinical audit.
Ensure that the ICAH team are able to offer practical assistance to address factors contributing to crises, such as housing, finances, or social support needs.

About us

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).

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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff.

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.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus HCAS (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

395-AR016-25

Job locations

Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub

Block 8, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Person Specification

Qualifications,

Essential

BSc Hons OT
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to assess and manage clinical risks effectively.
Minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in mental health cute or crisis settings, with substantial experience managing complex cases.
Experience in applying occupational therapy models within acute or crisis settings.

Desirable

Experience of audit and/or QI projects
Member of a Specialist Interest Group

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

In-depth understanding of mental health conditions in an acute/crisis setting, their impact on occupational performance, and recovery principles
Time management, prioritisation and team working in a challenging environment
Excellent leadership and team coordination skills.

Desirable

supervise junior staff

Person Specification

Qualifications,

Essential

BSc Hons OT
Current HCPC registration
Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to assess and manage clinical risks effectively.
Minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in mental health cute or crisis settings, with substantial experience managing complex cases.
Experience in applying occupational therapy models within acute or crisis settings.

Desirable

Experience of audit and/or QI projects
Member of a Specialist Interest Group

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

In-depth understanding of mental health conditions in an acute/crisis setting, their impact on occupational performance, and recovery principles
Time management, prioritisation and team working in a challenging environment
Excellent leadership and team coordination skills.

Desirable

supervise junior staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).