An exciting opportunity has become available within Devon to be part of the urgent and acute inpatient mental health Occupational Therapy Team. The team aims to provide a recovery focused OT service to support people to reengage with their ordinary lives across a 7‑day service. Within the inpatient setting we use the VdT Model of Creative Ability from point of admission to discharge.
Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start.
Main duties of the job
This post will be to work closely as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within an inpatient setting based across both the inpatient units. Using the VdT MoCA, the post holder will identify treatment aims and needs for discharge, and support recovery through therapeutic interventions. Working closely with the Occupational Therapy team, the post holder will support and input to the therapeutic timetable offered. The role offers a range of professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
* Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registered or HCPC registration pending
* Basic IT skills
* Basic therapeutic skills (e.g. CBT, motivational interviewing)
Experience
* Some mental health experience
* Experience working with vulnerable patients
Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge of core OT skills
* Understanding of OT principles and theories
* Good assertive skills
* Professional judgement and clinical reasoning
* Able to work independently and use initiative
* Awareness of MOHO assessments – OSA and MOHOST
* Understanding of recovery principles
* Awareness of Devon Partnership Trust principles and ideology
* Recovery Devon
* Understanding of the VdT MoCA
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part‑time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
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