Acute Mental Health OT (Band 5) – Flexible & Supervised

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development support

Regular supervision and professional发展

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist for Rydon Ward, an adult acute mental health inpatient service. The post involves assessing adults, developing recovery-focused treatment plans and managing a personal caseload within inpatient and community settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, participate in care planning and discharge planning, conduct risk assessments and support patients toward independence and meaningful

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered preferred).
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults in acute mental health inpatient services.
• Manage a defined caseload, assessing patients independently and developing individualised treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions as patient needs change.
• Support patients to maximise independence, recovery and participation in daily activities and meaningful occupations.
• Take a key role in multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning and discharge planning.
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and contribute to safe patient care.
• Work with patients, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to ward-based therapeutic activity programmes and home assessment visits where appropriate.
• Work across inpatient settings and community/home environments to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise and support Activity Organisers, Rehabilitation Assistants and students.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and write clear reports to professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

CPD commitment

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a newly qualified or early-career Occupational Therapist for Rydon Ward, an adult acute mental health inpatient service. The post involves assessing adults, developing recovery-focused treatment plans and managing a personal caseload within inpatient and community settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, participate in care planning and discharge planning, conduct risk assessments and support patients toward independence and meaningful