Occupational Therapist - Adult Community

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Calow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Registered Occupational Therapist to assess and support adults with mental ill health within their community. This role involves managing a diverse caseload and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a compassionate approach to therapy. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Access to health initiatives and networks

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and compassionate approach to occupational therapy.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Experience in assessing and supporting individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessment and intervention of occupational and functional needs.
• Liaise with experienced colleagues for additional support.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams for collaborative care.

Skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Ability to work in a team

Effective communication

Professional accountability

Job description

Bolsover & Clay Cross CMHT is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Occupational Therapist to join the friendly and supportive team based at The Old Vicarage. The work will involve assessing and supporting adults with mental ill health who live within their local community. As such, you will need to have the ability to travel across the geographical area. There is an expectation that you will be able to manage a diverse caseload, under the supervision of our Band 6 Occupational Therapist. You will play a pivotal role in collaborative working, alongside our partner agencies, including the voluntary sector.

• Provide OT assessment and intervention of a person's occupational and functional needs. Interventions provided will be within the practitioner's sphere of competency.
• Liaise with colleagues who may be more experienced within a particular field as and when required.
• Show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions.
• Provide OT assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups.
• Work closely with the nursing and medical team, to provide a therapeutic programme that supports the use of activity and recovery.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with the OT, CPNs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and the VCSE (voluntary sector).
• Be professionally and legally accountable under the HCPC code of professional practice.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust".

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities