Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Preceptorship for newly qualified Clin

Professional development opportunities

Access to wider OT network

Induction training through Prepare to?

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a Community Mental Health Team. The post focuses on assessments, caseload management and interventions for working-age adults with mental health needs, and on implementing a new Community Occupational Need Pathway.

The role offers supervision, development opportunities and a pathway to gain broader experience across adult services within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy required.
• State registration with HCPC required.
• Experience in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults preferred.
• Evidence of continuing professional development expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments and interventions for adult mental health service users.
• Manage a caseload with timely assessments and interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions in a MDT setting.
• Help implement the Community Occupational Need Pathway.
• Plan and facilitate the therapeutic group programme.
• Collaborate with colleagues across health and social care hubs.
• Promote OT value in multidisciplinary teams and communities.
• Work with 6Cs and person-centred care principles.
• Gain experience across adult and older adult services; participate in supervision and CPD.

Skills

OT process

Functional assessment

Mental health experience

CPD evidence

Documentation

Ethics & governance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This Occupational Therapist post sits in the Community Mental Health Team at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on assessments, caseload management and interventions for adult mental health service users, plus planning and running therapeutic groups. The main focus is working-age adults, and the post-holder will help implement a new Community Occupational Need Pathway. It suits a newly qualified therapist or an experienced practitioner wanting mental health and community experience, and HCPC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to adult mental health service users within an integrated multidisciplinary team
• Manage a caseload, completing timely individual assessments and interventions
• Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions
• Help implement the Community Occupational Need Pathway and shape future service delivery
• Plan and facilitate the therapeutic group programme
• Work with colleagues across health and social care integrated hubs
• Promote the value of Occupational Therapy within multidisciplinary teams and community networks
• Work to the 6Cs and person-centred care principles
• Focus mainly on working-age adults while gaining experience across adult and older adult services
• Take part in clinical supervision, continuing professional development and practice placement education

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or BSc in Occupational Therapy

Registration & licences

• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Experience

• Applying the occupational therapy process
• Using functional assessment and activity analysis
• Experience working in mental health or supporting vulnerable adults
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Some knowledge of current best practice in occupational therapy
• Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures
• Working autonomously with individuals and groups
• Skills in handling and moving
• Understanding of professional ethics and team dynamics
• Basic knowledge of health legislation, CPA, risk assessment and clinical governance

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, paid for by the applicant and deducted from salary after appointment

Other

• Effective written and oral communication, and computer literacy
• Supporting Occupational Therapy students and support staff
• Demonstrating alignment with the Trust values (6Cs)

Nice to have

• Membership of a professional body
• Training and presentation skills
• Practical application of evidence-based practice
• Research and clinical audit skills

What’s offered

• Regular supervision and peer support
• Preceptorship for newly qualified clinicians
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Access to a wider Occupational Therapy network across Cheshire and Wirral for shared learning and mentorship
• Up to 3 weeks of induction training through the Prepare to Care programme