Overview
The post holder will be required to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Service for service users on one designated ward and to contribute as required to the Central Therapy Group Programme, to meet the identified occupational and functional needs of the service users. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a variety of interventions, promoting a recovery approach and social inclusion. This will include assessment and treatment on the unit, in community settings and home visits as appropriate to support the acute clinical pathway.
The post holder will ensure that her/his practice meets the requirements of this clinical group and is in keeping with current evidence‑based practices. The post holder will work with OT’s, Arts Therapists and technical staff to provide a comprehensive treatment programme for service users.
The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for junior staff and student practitioners working in the unit. Although staff are initially allocated to one specific ward, all appointments are made to In‑Patient Services.
Organization
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Strategic Priorities
* We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
* With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all.
* We will offer great places to work, providing staff with a supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
* We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
Locations
The Trust may require staff to work at different locations including Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. Staff may be required to work at other places as deemed reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Contact
For further information or informal visits contact: Jaqueline Petersen, Clinical Lead – Occupational Therapy.
Email: jaqueline.petersen1@nhs.net
Telephone: 0203 317 6663
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