Older Adult Mental Health Team Occupational Therapist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and dynamic Older Adult Mental Health Team in Havering. This multi‑disciplinary team provides community‑based support for service users living in the borough who have a serious and enduring mental health diagnosis over the age of 70.
Responsibilities
* Carry a caseload and deliver occupational therapy provision to a designated caseload, supporting the mental health recovery and engagement of users in all aspects of independent living.
* Assess, treat and evaluate occupational therapy clinical interventions, plan and implement a range of therapeutic individual and group work, and complete functional ADL assessments when indicated.
* Engage in team care planning, risk assessments, duty and triage tasks as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
* Strong engagement and motivation skills; able to work well with service users with complex mental health needs.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Working knowledge of the occupational therapy process and application of the Model of Human Occupation.
* Band 6 and clinically qualified OT experience preferred.
Career Development
With direct supervision and support from the service occupational therapists and team leads, the successful applicant will further develop their skills and experience, with prospects for dynamic career progression within NELFT.
Values
We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.
Additional Information
Probationary period applies. High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (range £4,714 to £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time) is offered. New starters are welcomed with a comprehensive induction programme at the Trust’s head office in Rainham, Essex.
For more details, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We welcome applications from people who meet the basic criteria. Use of AI is accepted during recruitment.
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