Occupational Therapist

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent opportunities for career pro

Access to tailored learning and Trust‑

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role on Amber ward (Older adult acute ward) based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. You will join a ward MDT, receive supervision from a senior OT and support from the clinical lead, with opportunities to complete a preceptorship and development programme as part of the Flyer Programme.

The service uses MOHO and offers varied interventions, with a focus on inpatient OT care and career progression

Qualifications

• Initial screening and assessment of service users and intensive short-term treatment.
• Caseload management for clients with complex OT needs using client-centred principles.
• Involvement in case formulation to inform intervention plans and goals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial screening and assessment of all service users and undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Formulate cases after assessment to inform intervention planning moving forward.
• Assess for and prescribe equipment and aids for safety and independence with ADLs, advising staff and carers as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, collaborating with other teams and third sector organisations.

Skills

OT assessment

Caseload management

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

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.

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.

Oxford Health is a great place to work.

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”.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• 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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Shields Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 901326

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don't meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.