Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom North East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and dynamic North Mental Health & Wellness Team in Barking and Dagenham. This multi-disciplinary team provides community-based support for service users living in the borough who have a serious and enduring mental health diagnosis.

The post holder will deliver Occupational Therapy provision to a designated caseload, supporting the mental health recovery and engagement of users of service in all aspects of independent living. This includes the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy clinical interventions, the planning and implementing of a range of therapeutic individual and group work, and the completion of functional ADL assessments when indicated.

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will engage in team care planning, risk assessments, duty, and triage tasks.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will have strong engagement and motivation skills and will be able to work well with service users with complex mental health needs. Effective written and verbal communication skills with a working knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process and application of the Model of Human Occupation are also essential.

With direct supervision and support from the service Occupational Therapists and team leads, the opportunity exists for the successful applicant to further develop their skills and experience, enabling them to look forward to the prospect of dynamic career progression within NELFT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified/registered Occupational therapist
  • Evidence of post-registration Training/qualification and continued CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Working with adults who have complex mental health needs
  • To have experience as a caseworker and CPA Care Co-ordinator
  • To have experience in working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care
  • To have experience of assessing, planning, and initiating care
  • Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
  • Experience of using MOHO and OT ADL assessments.

Knowledge

Essential

  • To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
  • To have a working knowledge of the requirements of specific OT assessment
  • requiring an understanding of the Recovery Model and Social Inclusion to support mental health recovery

Skills

Essential

  • Clinical risk assessment and management skills
  • Ability to make complex decisions under pressure and demonstrate stress and crisis management skills
  • Ability to facilitate positive MDT working relationships across all service areas
  • Effective and well-developed interpersonal skills especially when handling conflict and change.
  • Ability to assess, plan, and implement programmes of care with Service User and Carers involvement
  • Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities in service delivery
  • Ability to formulate clear and concise clinical records and be able to disseminate information appropriately and to relevant agencies

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel and carry relevant work-related equipment between sites in an effective and safe manner

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