Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading the Occupational Therapy provision in older adult CMHT services in Buckinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the Occupational Therapy provision in older adult CMHT services in Buckinghamshire.
  • Undertake occupational therapy assessments of clients with a range of mental health needs, with a particular focus on supporting patients and families with dementia.
  • 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.
  • Provide Occupational Therapy leadership and clinical supervision to Occupational Therapists working within the older adult CMHTs.
  • Take a leading role in the development of Occupational Therapy services or specialist programs for older adults.
Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.


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