Senior Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for a rotational role. This position offers experience across various mental health services and emphasizes professional development. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions and supporting service users' recovery. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant clinical experience. Join a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life and making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical mental health setting.
• Experience managing a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Delivering meaningful OT input across Adult and Older Adult Mental Health services.
• Supporting service users' recovery and social inclusion goals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervision skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Rotational)

Rotational Occupational Therapist Newham

Due to the promotion of one of our therapists, we have an opportunity to join our popular Band 6 rotation within Newham! This rotation offers experience across a range of services, including Acute inpatient mental health (triage and treatment wards), Community adult mental health services, Home treatment team (HTT), Diagnostic memory services, Older Adult community team, and potentially Dementia inpatient services. Rotations last 9 months.

Rotations may be expanded or modified to meet community needs, the development of our therapists, and service requirements.

We prioritize the development of our Occupational Therapists by providing peer and professional supervision, monthly educational sessions, CPD activities, quality improvement training, and early leadership development. We value diversity and welcome any unique skills and life experiences you can bring to the role!

Main duties of the job

This role involves being part of the Senior Occupational Therapy rotation, delivering meaningful OT input across Adult and Older Adult Mental Health services in Newham.

As a rotational therapist, your specific job plan, skills, and knowledge will depend on your rotation. However, there is a consistent focus on supporting service users' recovery and social inclusion goals through individual and group work. Understanding what matters most to the individual is central. You will develop sound clinical reasoning using various models, theories, lived experiences, and specialist skills, drawing on your dual training in physical and mental health.

About us

Our mission is to positively impact lives by enhancing quality of life. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We seek individuals who embody these qualities in supporting service users, carers, colleagues within the Trust, and partner organizations.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Experience with CPD and role development activities

Experience

• Experience in a clinical mental health setting or demonstrable relevant experience
• Evidence of service development activities
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience managing a caseload
• Experience in individual and group work
• Experience supervising staff or students

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of how mental health difficulties affect occupational functioning
• Knowledge of current legislation, policies, and guidelines relevant to adult community mental health
• Occupational and vocational assessment skills
• Specialist clinical skills for OT interventions, including therapeutic, activity-based, remedial, cognitive-behavioral, psychosocial, and psycho-educational interventions
• Ability to evaluate OT intervention outcomes using appropriate measures
• Managing a complex clinical caseload
• Conducting clinical risk assessments
• Communicating difficult information effectively
• Supervision skills
• Managing verbal and physical aggression risks in various settings
• Planning and coordinating with statutory and non-statutory services
• Proficiency in word processing and IT skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Promoting the OT profile within the multidisciplinary team and organization
• Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating clinical services
• Providing training and presentations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Directorate Lead for Occupational Therapy

Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per annum, including Outer HCA allowance