The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as an Occupational Therapist have excellent communication skills, welcome a challenge and have a real desire to make a difference to the care we provide to the adult age group inclusive of evolving models of care and modernisation of mental health services.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake Occupational Therapy assessment
• To identify and assess Occupational Therapy need and plan therapeutic interventions using the Model of Human Occupation
• To be responsible for prioritising own work load using screening tool and delegate to the Recovery and Inclusion Workers as required
• To work with the multidisciplinary team on the ward
• To liaise, plan and co-ordinate with other professional agencies, including wards, CMHT, Housing, Third sector agencies to ensure continuity of care and quality service
• To participate in discharge planning meetings, care plan reviews, Best Interest meetings, and informal discussions concerning patients
• To be responsible write accurate and concise clinical reports using Model of Human Occupation outcome measures and to ensure up to date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact
• Comply with HCPC Occupational Therapists standards of proficiency

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Job description Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and flexible in approach and must hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HSPC

You should have a knowledge of MOHO and its assessment tools and possess a good understanding of the occupational context of acute care and its application to assessment and treatment

You will have a good understanding of Mental Illness.

You must have some evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a sound understanding of current government policies in relation to Acute Care including National Guidance, MHA , Risk Assessment, Risk Management processes and CPA processes and a good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current State Registration Certificate
• Experience and short courses to post graduate diploma level

Desirable

• Experience working in CAMHS Tier 4
• Post graduate diploma in specialist area

Experience Essential

• Relevant post qualification clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• CAMHS experience
• Experience of working in in-patient settings

Knowledge Essential

• An excellent understanding of the role of occupational therapy in a mental health setting
• Good understanding of MOHO theory and assessment
• A good understanding of a range of standardised and non-standardised assessments
• A sound and comprehensive understanding of risk assessment
• An excellent understanding of recovery models

Desirable

• Understanding of child and adolescent mental health and developmental theory

Skills & Abilities Essential

• To be aware of the role of other members of the MDT
• To be able to promote the role of occupational therapy across the service
• To be able to work as a team member and contribute clear occupational assessment and intervention
• To manage a complex caseload autonomously with support from monthly supervision
• To write clear clinical reports for interdisciplinary meetings
• To be able to evaluate the OT service and implement service development initiatives
• To be able to work under pressure and be flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Able to provide training to staff, young people and carers
• To have experience of both clinical and management supervision
• To support the service at a senior level

Desirable

• Previous experience of managing a team
• Evidence of working at a senior level
• Evidence of involvement or leadership of projects aimed at service development

Work Related Circumstances Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure

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