Job summary
Soon to be qualifying Occupational Therapist, or already registered? We have a great opportunity to join our community mental health Occupational Therapy team.
We are looking for someone who has an interest in working with those with mental health conditions that have a level of complexity that can not be managed within primary care provision. This offers an opportunity to extend your scope of practise and experience to utilise working with individuals offering meaningful treatment interventions.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Occupational Therapy team alongside the wider multidisciplinary locality mental health team, you will be responsible for working with the individual to identify how their current mental health impacts upon their daily functioning, help identify needs and goals, and establish appropriate treatment interventions to support them within their rehabilitation.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
1. Season Ticket Loans
2. NHS discounts for staff
3. Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
4. Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
5. The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
6. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
7. Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of the Trust wide Occupational Therapy service provision, which has a strong professional leadership. Offering Band 5 development forum, Trustwide preceptorship and direct professional supervision and management.
You will be part of a small team that deliver a variety of therapeutic interventions, aimed towards helping individuals manage their mental health and support them through their recovery journey.
Please see more specific details in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. Degree or Diploma - achieved or awaiting finalisation
Desirable
9. Additional relevant qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
10. Interest in working with those with MH conditions
Desirable
11. Additional experience outside of training
Range of interests/experience
Essential
12. Delivery of a range of mental health focused assessments /interventions