Senior Occupational Therapis

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will work as a Snr Occupational Therapist in Rehabilitation Inpatient /Community services as required

Key Tasks

To provide the Rehabilitation Service with an occupational therapy service and expertise; this will include individual and group work, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.

Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning.

To establish links with other OT's in interfacing rehabilitation and community mental health teams to enable effective continuation of Occupational Therapy input if required.

To manage a caseload of service users with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs; using evidence based and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment.

To integrate evidence based practice and skilful use of assessments & interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.

To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental illness and physical conditions; providing training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service user's social and physical environment. This will include undertaking assessments and making recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations.

To contribute to service development of Local & Trust wide OT services.

To provide leadership for junior / unqualified staff through supervision and appraisal as required.

To act as fieldwork educator to students on practice placement.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• 1. Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• 2. Health Professionals Council (HPC) registered Occupational Therapist.
• 3. Post qualification experience in mental health.
• 4 Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Desirable criteria

• 1. Post graduate training specific to clinical specialty
• Experience of participating in audit / research projects

Previous Expereince

Essential criteria

• 1. Post qualification experience in mental health.
• 2. Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.
• 3. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• 4. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• 5. Experience of drafting group protocols and setting up / facilitating groups / group programme.
• 6. Supervision of OT students / non qualified staff.
• 7. Experience of partnership working in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for patients.
• 8. Experience in completing the HONOS screening clustering tool / Risk Assessment Tools.

Desirable criteria

• 1. Experience of participating in audit / research projects.
• 2. Experience of care coordination.
• 3. 'Lived experience' of either using mental health services or supporting someone who uses services.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• 1. Individual and group work assessment and intervention skills.
• 2. Good communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and proficient use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, fax, telephone etc.
• 3. Skills in producing timely, accurate and informative reports and notes.
• 4. Good organisational skills and an ability to delegate effectively
• 5. Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice.
• 6. Knowledge of the application of risk assessment and risk management strategies which facilitates a service user's recovery.
• 7. Knowledge of personal recovery principles and their application to service delivery
• 8. Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of an MDT.
• 9. Ability to manage conflict constructively.
• 10. Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• 11. Ability to work creatively to engage service users.
• 12. Ability to regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning and development opportunities as part of ongoing CPD.
• 13. Ability to adopt a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
• 14. Ability to determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on a service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations.
• 15. Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/ directing and understanding diversity.

Desirable criteria

• 1. Research and development at graduate level.
• 2. Knowledge of the theory underpinning the Model of Human Occupation.
• 3. Completion of OT medication management training.
• 4. Presentation skills

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 520.3KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 160.6KB)
• CNWL Staff Networks (PDF, 320.0KB)
• CNWL Values (PDF, 182.9KB)
• CNWL Reward and Wellbeing Handbook 2020 (PDF, 1.1MB)