Occupational Therapist
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Location
- Northolt
- Salary
- £34,521 to £41,956 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Closing date
- 22 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Occupational therapist
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Are you a compassionate and driven Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in community mental health?
Join our dynamic and supportive team and play a crucial role in empowering individuals to live their best lives within the community.
At West London NHS Trust, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused mental health services. We work collaboratively with service users, their families, and other health professionals to promote recovery, independence, and well-being. Our team believes in creating a positive and inclusive environment where both staff and service users can thrive.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in our community mental health team MINT, you will assess, plan, and deliver interventions that promote mental health recovery and support individuals in leading meaningful and independent lives. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified OTs or those seeking to develop their clinical skills in a community-based setting as outlined in the community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults (2019).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive Occupational Therapists who are passionate about mental health. Whether you are newly qualified or have some experience, we value individuals who are motivated to grow and develop their skills.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Assessing clients' functional abilities and identifying needs related to mental health, daily living, and social participation
Developing individualized care and intervention plans to enhance clients' independence and quality of life
Collaborating with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, person-centered care
Supporting clients in developing coping strategies, managing daily routines, and accessing community resources
Facilitating group and individual therapy sessions focused on occupational engagement
Contributing to discharge planning and linking clients to the community.
About us
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' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Ealing North MINT
Grand Union Village
Northolt
UB5 6WL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
222-LS-MINT-283
Join our dynamic and supportive team and play a crucial role in empowering individuals to live their best lives within the community.
At West London NHS Trust, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused mental health services. We work collaboratively with service users, their families, and other health professionals to promote recovery, independence, and well-being. Our team believes in creating a positive and inclusive environment where both staff and service users can thrive.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in our community mental health team MINT, you will assess, plan, and deliver interventions that promote mental health recovery and support individuals in leading meaningful and independent lives. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified OTs or those seeking to develop their clinical skills in a community-based setting as outlined in the community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults (2019).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and proactive Occupational Therapists who are passionate about mental health. Whether you are newly qualified or have some experience, we value individuals who are motivated to grow and develop their skills.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Assessing clients' functional abilities and identifying needs related to mental health, daily living, and social participation
Developing individualized care and intervention plans to enhance clients' independence and quality of life
Collaborating with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, person-centered care
Supporting clients in developing coping strategies, managing daily routines, and accessing community resources
Facilitating group and individual therapy sessions focused on occupational engagement
Contributing to discharge planning and linking clients to the community.
About us
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' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Work experience in a Health or Social Care or 3rd Sector setting.
- Experience of working in mental health
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health diagnoses/presentations
- Research methodology
- Core skills of OT process
- Models of practice
- Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Group work theory and practice
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Groupwork skills
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Ealing North MINT
Grand Union Village
Northolt
UB5 6WL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
222-LS-MINT-283
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