Band 5 Occupation Therapist

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

Newly qualified or early-career occupational therapist post on Rydon Ward, the adult acute mental health inpatient service within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on assessing adults in acute mental health care, building recovery-focused treatment plans and managing a personal caseload. It combines inpatient work with community and home visits, and is supported by regular supervision from senior occupational therapists. HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• 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 the safe management of 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 and 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

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Effective rehabilitation experience from student placements or post-graduate practice

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuing professional development and to the values of kindness, respect and teamwork

Nice to have

• Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists
• Experience of lone working
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of service development and review

What’s offered

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Career development support
• Regular supervision and professional development
• Blue Light Card with discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
• NHS-specific perks