Occupational Therapist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to manage a clinical caseload within mental health services. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide assessment and intervention for self-care, leisure and work, following a defined job plan.

The role requires post-registration OT experience (minimum 2 years in mental health), with the ability to conduct group and individual work, carry out risk assessments, and develop evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Post-registration OT experience, including a minimum of 2 years in mental health.
• Experience in individual and group work addressing self-care, leisure and work.
• Ability to apply evidence-based OT assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload within the OT service.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support development of evidence-based OT practice.
• Provide OT assessments and interventions for self-care, leisure and work.
• Contribute to service development and improvement.
• Participate in research and audit activities.
• Supervise Support Workers and OT students on fieldwork.
• Contribute to and carry out risk assessment and risk management plans.
• Provide specialist OT advice to the MDT.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Follow a job plan with specified weekly clinical contacts.

Skills

Post-registration OT experience

Mental health experience

Group work delivery

Risk assessment

Education

OT qualification (HCPC registered)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To manage a clinical caseload
• To work as a member of the MDT
• To support the development of evidence-based OT practice
• To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to self-care, leisure and work.
• To contribute to service development
• To participate in research/audit activities
• To supervise the work of Support Workers and OT students on fieldwork placement
• Contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans
• To provide specialist OT advice to the MDT
• To work independently without direct supervision
• To follow an agreed job plan, with specified number of weekly clinical contacts

Person specification

Experience

• Sufficient Post registration experience as an OT including a minimum of 2 years mental health experience

Skills

• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting OT and social inclusion

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to clinical area

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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