Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Role: Occupational Therapist
Grade: OT
Band: Band 5
Duration of Vacancy: 8 with potential for extension on review
Start Date: ASAP
Hours per week: 37.5 Monday - Friday
Location:
Tamarind Centre OT Team
North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)
Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
Central Way, off Acton Lane
London
Job Description:
- Experience in the provision of standardised and non-standardised OT assessment (Including use of outcome measures),interventions guided by the Model of Human Occupation theory in line with the OT pathway within an acute mental health setting for adults.
- The ability to liaise with Senior/Lead OT where further support and expertise are required. Provision of OT-focused home visit assessments where identified to support safe discharge planning.
- The ability to prioritise caseload effectively, seeking support from Senior OT where required.
- The ability to assess for moving and handling needs where appropriate and provision of minor aids - aware of the responsibility to refer to relevant professionals where needs are outside of the scope of own practice.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of acute mental health needs on occupational performance and engagement - utilising a recovery-focused approach.
- Ability to write and maintain accurate and timely OT reports and clinical records based on OT assessments and/or interventions and in line with the OT pathway within the service.
- The ability to work within a fast-paced environment. The position will include cross-ward cover.
- Work confidently as part of the Multi-disciplinary team [MDT] including liaising with external partner agencies to meet the needs of Service Users.
- Confident in verbal and non-verbal communication skills with service users, carers (formal and informal) and other professionals involved in the care of the service user.
- Apply a clear understanding of local safeguarding processes and an ability to organise time efficiently and prioritise workload.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working when requested by Senior/Lead OT to prioritise tasks and attend relevant meetings concerning caseload and/or OT department.
- Group facilitation with an understanding of continuous risk assessment and risk management.
- To advocate for the rights and needs of patients. You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist and adhere to the RCOT Code of Conduct.
- Ability to assess complex mental health & well-being needs/conditions & develop, monitor and review care plans to facilitate an individual's recovery.