Occupational Therapist (Community Transformation)

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to support community mental health transformation in Newham. This role involves working closely with the community to enhance mental health services and provide specialized occupational therapy interventions. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience in similar environments. The position offers a salary range of £51,883 to £58,544 pro rata and involves a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registered.
• Experience in community mental health or equivalent.
• Ability to manage complex clinical caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize community mental health relationships.
• Provide Occupational Therapy input to service users.
• Contribute to case formulations within the Mental Health team.

Skills

Community mental health occupational therapy

Complex case management

Interpersonal skills for therapeutic alliances

Education

Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma

HCPC registration (Occupational Therapist)

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Community Transformation)

We are seeking a creative, adaptable and innovative Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our service within Community Mental Health transformation in Newham. This role is based in our Community Integrated Mental Health Services (CIMHS). This is offered at 22.5 hours part time.

The ideal candidate will have a real interest in transforming community mental health services, passionate about exploring new ways of working, beyond traditional models. It is imperative to have a "working alongside" and not a "doing to" mentality. In addition to direct clinical work, you will be committed to working with communities, recognizing strengths and capacities, in partnership with our community leaders, statutory and non-statutory organisations across the diverse population of Newham.

You will also be part of the wider Occupational Therapy service and have support from other Lead Practitioners and have close working with the MDT including Peer Support Workers and Community Connectors.

This role demands flexible working across community sites in Newham and the ability to travel across the borough.

Interviews will be in person and include a presentation and/or discussion.

Recommended reading:https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/community-mental-health-framework-for-adults-and-older-adults.pdf

Recommended viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x-WxYcSBo8

Main duties of the job

To establish, build and optimize working relationships within community mental health transformation including the Community Integrated Mental Health Service (CIMHS), Primary care networks, secondary care, the voluntary sector and community partners.

To support the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service within Community Mental Health transformation, particularly how to optimize the value of OT, alongside the Directorate Lead for OT.

To provide Occupational Therapy input to service users accessing the CIMHS teams, especially where needs are complex and where multiple factors impacts on occupational performance.

To contribute to case formulations within the Mental Health team, incorporating experience and knowledge as a dual-trained professional in both physical and mental health.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for details around role, expectations and responsibilities.

Please also see additional recommended reading in the advert above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

• Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma
• HCPC registration (Occupational Therapist)
• Practice placement training
• Relevant CPD and role development activities
• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Experience of community mental health occupational therapy, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of staff supervision
• Evidence of Service Development activities

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of applied social, health and medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
• Knowledge of how mental health difficulties impact upon occupational functioning and performance.
• Knowledge of current National legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to adult community mental health and their application
• Specialist clinical skills to carry out OT interventions: therapeutic and activity based interventions; remedial training and cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychosocial and psycho-educational interventions
• To have developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs.
• Ability to manage a complex clinical caseload
• Ability to assess and manage verbal aggression and risk of physical aggression in inpatient and community settings, reducing risks to those involved

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.

Newham Community Integrated Mental Health Teams

Directorate Lead for Occupational Therapy

£51,883 to £58,544 a yearper annum pro rata Inc HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-NEW7639064-A

Job locations

Newham Community Integrated Mental Health Teams