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Older Adult Mental Health Team Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and dynamic Older Adult Mental Health Team in Havering. This multi-disciplinary team provides community-based support for service users living in the borough who have a serious and enduring mental health diagnosis over the age of 70.
The post holder will carry a caseload will deliver Occupational Therapy provision to a designated caseload, supporting the mental health recovery and engagement of users of service in all aspects of independent living.This includes the assessment, treatment and evaluation of Occupational Therapy clinical interventions, the planning and implementing of a range of therapeutic individual and group work and the completion of functional ADL assessments when indicated. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will engage in team care planning, risk assessments, duty and triage tasks.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will have strong engagement and motivation skills and will be able to work well with service users with complex mental health needs. Effective written and verbal communication skills with a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process and application of the Model of Human Occupation are also essential.
With direct supervision and support from the service Occupational Therapists and team leads, the opportunity exists for the successful applicant to further develop their skills and experience, enabling them to look forward to the prospect of dynamic career progression within NELFT.'
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place great importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualified /registered Occupational therapist
* Evidence of post-registration Training /qualification and continued CPD
Experience
* Working with adults who have complex mental health needs
* To have experience as a caseworker and CPA Care Co-ordinator
* To have experience in working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care
* To have experience of assessing, planning and initiate care
* Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT
* Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
* Experience of using MOHO and OT ADL assessments.
Knowledge
* To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
* To have a working knowledge of the requirements of specific OT assessment
* Requiring an understanding of the Recovery Model and Social Inclusion to support mental health recovery
Skills
* Clinical risk assessment and management skills
* Ability to make complex decisions under pressure and demonstrate stress and crisis management skills
* Ability to facilitate positive MDT working relationships across all service areas
* Effective and well-developed interpersonal skills especially when handling conflict and change.
* Ability to assess, plan and implement programmes of care with Service User and Carers involvement
* Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities in service delivery
* Ability to formulate clear and concise clinical records and be able to disseminate information appropriately and to relevant agencies
Other
* Ability to travel and carry were relevant work-related equipment between sites in an effective and safe manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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