Overview
You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist who has an enthusiasm for working in mental health. You will be responsible for an allocated caseload of OT specific patients, for some you will be the lead professional. You will have a combination of one to one and group work as part of your role. You will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge of mental health services and the role of the Occupational Therapist within the community mental health team and the wider MDT. We currently use the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessments within our service. Within the team we have a robust Occupational Therapy leadership and provide peer support, you will also have the opportunity to provide supervision and development to Occupational Therapy Assistants. You will have regular caseload supervision from a senior Occupational Therapist. We have regular opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values. The team is committed to providing safe, sound and supportive services.
Responsibilities
* Work effectively as a member of the community team as an autonomous practitioner in providing a range of therapy interventions (individual and group) using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
* Manage a clinical caseload of adults with mental health needs requiring occupational assessment and treatment interventions with clients in the community as well as within their home environment.
* Undertake occupational therapy assessments/treatment interventions based on the Model of Human Occupation, with designated service users, utilising investigative and analytical skills to formulate individualised treatment plans.
* Work collaboratively with service users to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall recovery care plan.
* Utilise standardised and non-standardised occupational therapy assessment tools as part of the assessment process.
* Actively engage and motivate service users in the occupations of self-care, productivity and leisure.
* Establish effective communication with service users, carers, and other health workers and agencies both internally and externally.
* Ensure that electronic records are maintained in accordance with trust and professional standards and provide specialist OT reports.
* Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment to measure progress and ensure effective intervention.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members providing occupational therapy contributions to the care and treatment process of patients.
* Utilise clinical reasoning skills, demonstrating critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform practice.
* Apply an experiential understanding of the effects of functional, cognitive and physical impairment related to mental health needs in the therapeutic process of treatment planning and intervention.
* Plan and deliver occupational therapy interventions in a variety of environments, according to service user need.
* Undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post to provide a quality occupational therapy service.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Qualified Occupational Therapist with enthusiasm and commitment to mental health.
* Experience and/or interest in working within community mental health settings and MDTs; ability to work autonomously and lead OT-supported activities.
* Experience with the Model of Human Occupation and related assessments is preferred.
* Ability to supervise and develop Occupational Therapy Assistants; regular caseload supervision from a senior OT.
* Strong communication skills with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary teams; effective documentation and reporting.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Staff wellbeing support, access to staff networks, mindfulness groups, and staff counselling.
* Vivup services, car lease schemes and other benefits.
* Commitment to equal opportunities and flexible working; non-smoking organisation.
* Anti-Racism, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ Equality; focus on diversifying the staff team. Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) option for disabled applicants; reasonable adjustments available at interview.
* DBS check may be required for some posts; having a criminal record will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Salary range as per NHS Agenda for Change pay structures; progression depends on service experience.
* Fully described recruitment process and feedback options are provided where applicable.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our community mental health team. We are looking for someone who has a passion for mental health and wishes to develop their skills and knowledge. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and diverse multi-disciplinary team (MDT). This is a great opportunity to join a team of highly skilled clinicians working to make a difference in our community. This is an exciting time to join our Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust to be part of the Community Mental Health Transformation. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Walsall South Community Mental Health Team.
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