Mental Health Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the established multi-disciplinary Recovery Team covering mental health services in North Gloucestershire.

The role focuses on managing a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, completing functional assessments, planning care, risk and discharge, and working 37.5 hours per week from 9am to 5pm across urban and rural communities.

Qualifications

• Registration as an occupational therapist.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, including assessment, intervention, review and care planning
• Complete occupational and functional assessments and deliver interventions to promote independence, recovery and meaningful activity
• Support people with daily living, routines, community participation, and vocational and social goals
• Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding, care planning and discharge planning
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, clinical reviews and professional discussions
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures in line with Trust requirements
• Undertake supervision, CPD and reflective practice, and support the supervision and development of OT students
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement within the Recovery Team

Skills

Mental Health Act knowledge

Safety assessment & risk management

Evidence-based mental healthIntervent

OT mental health assessments

Job description

Occupational therapist post in the established multi-disciplinary Recovery Team of Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, covering mental health services in North Gloucestershire. The work centres on managing a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, completing functional assessments, and planning care, risk and discharge. The post is 37.5 hours a week on a 9am to 5pm, five-day pattern, with both urban and rural community working. Fit depends on mental health and community experience and knowledge of the Mental Health Act.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, including assessment, intervention, review and care planning
• Complete occupational and functional assessments and deliver interventions to promote independence, recovery and meaningful activity
• Support people with daily living, routines, community participation, and vocational and social goals
• Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding, care planning and discharge planning
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, clinical reviews and professional discussions
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures in line with Trust requirements
• Undertake supervision, CPD and reflective practice, and support the supervision and development of OT students
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement within the Recovery Team

Qualifications

• Registration as an occupational therapist
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

• Experience of working in mental health
• Experience in community working

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and legal aspects of mental health care
• Demonstrable skills in safety assessment and management
• Knowledge of evidence-based intervention across all phases of mental illness
• Understanding of occupational therapy assessments in mental health

Checks & eligibility

• Full disclosure of visa history for applicants who need a visa to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Evidence of formal post-registration learning
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Experience of collaborative working with other agencies, including the voluntary sector
• Knowledge of adult and child care and protection issues
• Working on social factors affecting mental distress, such as accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence and welfare rights