Overview
Exciting opportunities have arisen following a review of provision of mental health services for older people at West London NHS Trust. We are transforming and expanding our service to meet the needs of older people with mild to moderate mental health needs. We are looking for an occupational therapist (band 6) to join our Older People’s Mental Health (OPMHS) team in Hounslow. We are seeking dedicated, flexible, forward thinking individuals with clinical skills and mental health experience in working therapeutically with older people who have mental health difficulties and physical healthcare issues. Interventions will be varied because they are person centred, tailored to the specific needs of the individual, their families and/or carers. The main aim is for the occupational therapist to enable a person to engage within their home environment and wider social and cultural environments to support their meaningful occupations, thereby increasing well-being and independence while self-managing risk. This includes providing advice, practicing different ways of doing things, signposting to relevant services, providing equipment and referring on for minor or major adaptations.
Responsibilities
* Assess, devise, implement and evaluate therapeutic treatment programmes collaboratively with the person, their families and/or carers, within the framework established by the occupational therapist.
* Work under the supervision of a B7 Senior Practitioner. Carry a defined caseload of patients and utilise clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and care of Older Adults with functional mental health problems in the community.
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team to undertake the facilitation of groups and individual therapeutic activities.
* Supervise junior staff and students and contribute to departmental and Trust improvement projects.
About the Trust
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission; forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
How to apply / contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Mitali Mukne
Job title: Deputy Lead OT
Email: mitali.mukne@nhs.net
Telephone: 07719 079 534
Maxine Powell
Team Manager
Hounslow Specialist Older Adult Mental Health Service
Phone: 020 8483 1800
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