An exciting opportunity has arisen to offer a 1‑year fixed‑term post to an Occupational Therapist to work in the Tri‑borough Perinatal Mental Health Service. The role is part of an innovative, award‑winning service delivering specialist care within West London NHS Trust.
The position will be based primarily in Ealing borough, with work across Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham. Base sites include the Trust Headquarters, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Maternity Hospital, Hounslow House and West Middlesex University Hospital/Lakeside Mental Health Unit.
This role is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist and provides the opportunity to develop specialist skills in Perinatal Mental Health.
Responsibilities
* Assess referrals to the Perinatal Mental Health Service and manage an Occupational Therapy clinical caseload of antenatal and postnatal women.
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation using evidence‑based, person‑centred approaches, both individually and in groups.
* Supervise Peer Support Workers and students and contribute to professional meetings such as multi‑agency case reviews, birth planning, child protection meetings and other relevant sessions.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and promote evidence‑based OT within the perinatal service and liaise with senior staff, healthcare and maternity services, and third‑sector organisations.
* Support the development of services by actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and senior staff discussions.
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