Occupational Therapist - Littlemore

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their pre-discharge unit. This role focuses on rehabilitation, helping patients transition successfully from hospital through client-centered therapy and multidisciplinary collaboration. Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing therapy interventions, as well as engaging in personal development programs. Benefits include competitive leave, discounts, and a supportive work environment dedicated to career progression.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 with service

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in providing Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective client care.
• Communicate assessment and intervention results to stakeholders.
• Participate in supervised learning opportunities.

Skills

Evidence-based assessment

Client-centered care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

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.

• 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. 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. 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
• Competitive pension scheme
• 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