Occupational Therapist
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The closing date is 26 January 2026
Are you an OT looking for a new challenge in an innovative, one-of-a-kind mental health service and to build on a very exciting quality improvement project looking to improve the transition from inpatient admission back into the community.
If so, we may have just the role you're looking for. Maple Lodge is a self contained 15 bedded, mixed gender, Mental Health Open rehabilitation unit, located in Boston. We are seeking to appoint a full time Occupational Therapist to replace the current post holder.
Alongside the main duties within the remit of ward Occupational Therapist, highlighted below.
You will have the opportunity to be part of the implementation of the new Model of Care and continued development of the community access transitional programme. Designed to support clear guidance around the increased role responsibility required as a person works towards discharge.
If invited to interview you will be asked to complete a 10 minute presentation around this theme.
Main duties of the job
As a valued team member, you will work with service users, carers and the MDT to promote patients' independence and improve their quality of life and well-being. Occupational performance and participation will be central to your practice, and you will be encouraged to develop skills which support service users to achieve and maintain meaningful roles and routines.
We are looking for someone who
* Evidences a sound level of understanding of the effects of mental illness, alongside an empathetic approach to meet the individual needs of the patient.
* Is keen to demonstrate the distinctive contribution and added value the Occupational Therapist can offer to the multi-disciplinary team.
* Has delivered groups and advice on lifestyle changes, or has a willingness to develop skills in this area.
* Has a desire to be involved in patient co-production projects and empower those you work with.
* Evidences a dynamic, creative and positive approach.
* Exhibits communication skills that shine through, and are essential for this post.
* Evidences an understanding of risk assessments and outcome measurement.
In return we can offer:
* Support from an established team who are forward-thinking in their approach.
* Regular expert clinical/managerial supervision from a Band 7 OT and ward manager.
* Peer support from fellow Band 6 OTs across the in-patient division.
* Opportunities to undertake further learning and development in a range of areas including Sensory Intervention & See, Think, Act framework.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of clinical care ensuring safe and effective assessment, treatment and comprehensive discharge planning using highly developed clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment tools.
To ensure the clinical caseload and clinical practice is of the highest standard of clinical care.
To manage case‑load and service delivery in accordance with and in order to contribute towards the attainment of Service/Trust productivity requirements.
To ensuring up to date agreed care plans, risk assessments and reviews are in place.
Work with individuals to assess their mental health, recognise mental illness and identify their related needs and circumstances; and enable them to understand, manage and where appropriate change their behaviour.
Plan, implement, review and improve interventions to meet peoples identified needs and manage their inherent risk.
Provide OT specific assessment and interventions to individuals under the care of the inpatient ward.
Establish therapeutic relationships with service users; implement evidence based interventions in accordance with professional code of conduct, performance, ethics and standards of proficiency of registrant body (HCPC).
Recommend adaptations to a service users physical and social environment, assess for falls hazards and prescribe equipment where appropriate.
Maintain the welfare and safety of clients and protect them from any form of abuse in accordance with safeguarding guidance.
To attend Ward reviews/case conferences/professional meetings in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Responsible for ensuring that carers education, support and appropriate signposting is delivered.
Advocate for mental health promotion with an emphasis on the link between occupation and health to carers and other support networks.
Enable individuals to develop independent living skills to enable them to live in the community.
To work collaboratively and promote effective working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective and appropriate clinical decision-making.
Demonstrate a knowledge of information governance and the need to protect patient confidential information.
To maintain accurate and timely clinical records and to co‑ordinate and monitor those of the team.
To adhere to codes of professional conduct and ethics, plus associated legislation.
To develop clinical practice having due regard to guidelines of the N.S.F for Mental Health, N.I.C.E. and N.I.M.H.E.
To demonstrate empowering leadership skills within the Acute setting and seek opportunities in local and national area as to promote and develop the profession.
To participate in Clinical Governance activities, including: induction, supervision, personal development review, health and safety, risk management and audit.
To undertake specific project work or any other duties as negotiated with the inpatient Ward Manager and Senior OT.
Develop effective and supportive links with other health and social care staff. To create networks that improve the pathway of care.
Participate in all clinical governance and audit developments including post registration education, training and continuing professional development.
Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, appropriate Codes of Conduct, the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant national and local guidance.
Participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
To engage in practice development and evaluative activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Currently Occupational Therapist
* Registered with the HCPC
* Additional knowledge and or training in Cognitive disability model
* APPLE accreditation
Experience
* Knowledge and/or experience of working with adults with mental health needs or experience of working with adults with complex needs or adults with mental health needs and skills that are transferable.
* Experience of working with people with acute mental health needs.
* Experience of working in an inpatient setting.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Skills
* Some knowledge of national agenda for mental health.
* Good clinical reasoning skills.
* Skills in occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
* Knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles.
* Understanding of the therapeutic relationship and boundaries.
* Highly motivated & able to engage with patients & carers to improve outcomes.
* Ability to work independently and collectively.
* Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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