Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus holidays

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists)

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist for Amber ward (Older adult acute) at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. The post integrates with a ward MDT, with supervision from senior OT staff and a development programme to support career progression.

You will work within a Trust-wide OT team, partake in skill development days and OT forums, and contribute to a broader MOHO/HO frameworks with opportunities to engage with Recovery College and varied interventions.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Post-registration training in mental health or sensory assessment (ASI/PSI/AMPS).
• RCOT mental health specialist sections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload as part of the MDT and develop OT services on the ward.
• Screen and assess service users; provide intensive short-term treatment when needed.
• Manage complex OT caseload using client-centred, evidence-based plans.
• Formulate case plans to highlight strengths and limitations for interventions.
• Assess for equipment and aids to ensure safety and independence in ADLs.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment plans; collaborate with Trust teams and third sector.
• Involve patients in goals with informed consent; support junior staff.

Skills

OT models of practice

Diversity & equality

Promote OT role

Mental health knowledge

MOHOST

TOMS

The Allen Cognitive Assessment

Driving license

Education

BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Post registration mental health or sensory training (ASI, PSI, AMPS)

RCOT mental health specialist sections

Job description

Are you looking to start or develop your Occupational Therapy career in mental health?

If so, Oxford Health have a Band 5 Occupational Therapy role on Amber ward (Older adult acute ward) based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.

We have a strong identity as inpatient occupational therapists. This post is based as part of the ward MDT and you will join a service wide OT team that includes Band 5 to 7 occupational therapists. We have regular skill development days, OT forums and you will have supervision from a senior occupational therapist and support from the clinical lead occupational therapist.

If this is your first qualified post, you will be supported to complete your preceptorship and development programme as part of our 'Flyer Programme'. We want you to have a great experience working with us to support your development into the next generation of leaders and expert clinicians. We are committed to developing a strong Occupational Therapy workforce and supporting your career progression.

We use the Model of Human Occupation as our professional framework and currently developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, MOHO assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.

Main duties of the job

You will carry a caseload as a member of the MDT and support the development of the occupational therapy service provision within the setting. With ongoing support and supervision, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users and to undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.
• To manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.
• To assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to enable patients' safety and independence with ADLs giving advice to other staff, families and carers when required.
• To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, working with other teams both within the Trust and third sector organisations when appropriate.
• To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.
• To support junior members of the therapy team.

About us

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Training/Qualifications

• BSc/MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Post registration mental health or sensory training e.g ASI, PSI, AMPS,
• RCOT specialist sections e.g mental health

Experience

• Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of working clinically in a mental health setting/mental health placement
• Evidence of interest in working in mental health
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Evidence of knowledge of OT models of practice
• Awareness and ability to promote diversity and equality of opportunity.
• Ability to promote the role of occupational therapy
• Evidence of mental health conditions
• Knowledge of physical health and how it applies in mental health
• Knowledge/use of MOHOST, TOMS (Therapy Outcome Measure), The Allen Cognitive Assessment
• valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work.

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.