Occupational Therapist - Littlemore

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join the pre-discharge unit at a mental health centre in Oxford. The role involves managing a caseload, delivering tailored occupational therapy, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be registered Occupational Therapists with experience in mental health. Competitive salary with benefits like 27 days annual leave, NHS discounts, and a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have severe and enduring needs.
• Experience working with adult Mental Health service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client centred principles.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships.
• Communicate clearly the results of assessment, intervention and evaluation.

Skills

Ability to apply core OT skills

Well-developed motivational skills

Negotiating skills

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work within our pre-discharge unit at Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford.

This role is based at Lambourn House, a 15-bedded low secure forensic unit for males and females. The focus of input is rehabilitation, aiming to support patients in successfully transitioning on from hospital. We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, links with the Recovery College, and more.

You’ll manage a defined caseload and provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.

We offer a supportive learning culture to promote your personal and professional development at Oxford Health. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our fantastic Flyer Programme (preceptorship). Watch our Flyer Programme video to find out more.

This role includes an RSU Allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

Main duties of the job

• Provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of intervention. Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues so as to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making with regard to client care programmes
• Communicate clearly the results of assessment, intervention and evaluation to referrers and others involved with clients
• Liaise regularly with Occupational Therapists and clinical teams to develop/provide integrated services.
• Develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Preceptorship Programme and other post‑graduate opportunities

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"

At Oxford Health 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
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

This role is subject to job evaluation so some duties may change

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
• Experience working with adult Mental Health service users

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist

Knowledge

• Ability to apply core OT skills in a mental health setting, including carrying out occupational assessments and setting occupational goals.
• Well-developed motivational and negotiating skills, representing the OT service in a variety of different situations
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of an appropriate OT model

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.

Lambourn House, Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Depending on experienceplus an RSU allowance of £1,466 per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-FS7666559

Job locations

Lambourn House, Littlemore Mental Health Centre