Overview
Join our team at the Campbell Centre as a Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist in the Adult Acute Inpatient Service, Milton Keynes. The role involves providing senior occupational therapy support across two 18‑beded wards (male and female) and holding clinical responsibility for a caseload on one ward. It combines hands‑on clinical practice with opportunities to influence and develop occupational therapy within the service. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users.
Responsibilities
* Provide senior OT support across two 18‑bed wards.
* Hold clinical responsibility for a caseload on one ward.
* Support and guide junior staff and act as a Practice Educator for students.
* Use MoHO and other evidence‑based assessment tools to establish baseline functional assessments and guide recommendations.
* Manage complex cases including patients with severe psychiatric conditions, co‑existing physical health needs, and functional challenges.
* Assess and provide adaptive equipment and aids to support independence and daily functioning.
* Apply interventions aligned with personal recovery principles, promoting quality of life and enabling meaningful occupations.
* Collaborate with the Inpatient Lead OT (Band 7) and the Head OT of the Mental Health Team for clinical supervision and development projects.
* Participate in training, reflective practice, case formulation using Trauma‑Informed Approaches, and service development projects.
* Contribute to service improvement and prepare for progression to Band 7.
Training and Development
Access a wide range of training and development opportunities, including reflective practice, trauma‑informed approaches, skill sharing and participation in service development projects. The position offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain experience in preparation for progression to Band 7.
Values and Culture
We are passionate about delivering first‑class patient‑centred, safe and effective care. Our diverse culture offers opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more.
Vaccination
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and patients when working in our healthcare settings.
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