Job summary
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge, and the provision of Occupational Therapy in Older Adult Mental Health?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work in our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and develop Occupational Therapy in the Service and support the development and supervision of junior OT staff.
The South OACMHT is a passionate multi-disciplinary team based in High Wycombe and the successful post holder would also be expected to provide clinical supervision for the OT staff based in the North Team based in Aylesbury.
You will join an experienced team and will uses your knowledge and skills to undertake occupational therapy assessment of clients with a range of mental health needs with a particular focus on supporting patients and families with dementia. You will be working alongside experienced colleagues including nurses, psychologists, support workers, mental health wellbeing practitioners and Consultant psychiatrists.
We'll need you to be motivated, have registration with HCPC and have previous experience of working with older adults and knowledge of the impact of mental health and cognitive problems on their occupational performance and functioning.
With a big national focus on improving services for older adults with dementia and mental health/wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join the OACMHT and make a positive difference.
Main duties of the job
You will be contributing to the assessment and treatment of Older Adults who have mental health needs, using a wide range of skills and OT treatment methods.Experience of working within the field of older adults would be advantageous, however the service will consider applicants with a genuine interest in this client group and those who are willing to undertake a comprehensive induction and training and show a commitment to the development of the service and junior OT staff.
You will be well supported by the wider Allied Health network and will be provided with regular clinical supervision from the Head of Allied Health Professions Lead within the mental health directorate.
The south Bucks CMHT is a supportive team, who offer assessment, treatment, and consultation either in the clinic base or out in the community.
In older adults we are strongly committed to staff development and progression. We recently launched an Allied Health Professions (AHPs)Strategy which includes specific trainings and the strategy identifies development and progression opportunities for AHP staff as we are keen to grow and develop our workforce for the future.
This is an exciting time to join Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and become part of the Bucks mental health service.
If you relish a challenge, are enthusiastic about improving older adults mental health and working with families and want to join a friendly and ambitious service, then we have all the right ingredients.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
This post is also subject to the incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
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To develop and lead the Occupational Therapy provision into the older adult CMHT services in Buckinghamshire.
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To undertake occupational therapy assessment of clients with a range of mental health needs with a particular focus on supporting patients and families with dementia.
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Select, undertake and interpret the outcome of occupational therapy assessments for people whose mental health and cognitive problems impact on their occupational performance and functioning.
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To provide Occupational Therapy leadership and clinical supervision to Occupational Therapists working within the older adult CMHTs
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Take a leading role in the development of Occupational Therapy services or specialist programmes for older adults.
Person Specification
Knoweledge Requirements
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by further training, short specialist courses to masters or equivalent level.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience of mental health disorders in older adults
- A good understanding of mental health needs of older adults with dementia and assessments and treatments
- Strong knowledge and skills in assessing risk and developing safety/management plans
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Occupational Therapist with Dip RCOT qualification or BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Current and up to date registration with relevant professional body- HCPC.
- Practice Educator Training
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience and evidence of promoting the role of Occupational Therapy
- Substantial experience as an Occupational Therapist working in a mental health, learning disability service or relevant field of practice.
- Experience of caseload management of complex conditions & cases.
- Substantial risk assessment and management skills of self-harm/risk/crisis management/safeguarding
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision for registered and non-registered staff, including students.
- Experience of providing high quality assessments and interventions for older people with mental health needs and or dementia
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate complex condition related information to patients, families/carers and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Highly developed communication and team working skills and ability to work with a range of other professionals and agencies.
- Able to manage a caseload, set priorities and work with members of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Saffron House
Easton St
High Wycombe
HP11 1NH