Job summary
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job overview
Would you like to join a robust programme to support you to develop the skills required to take on a Band 6 role within 18 months?
A new opportunity has arisen for two Band 5 occupational therapist roles within Luton Community Mental Health Teams, based at Charter House, Luton LU1 2PJ.
Role : Occupational Therapist
Date : 20/05/2024
Time : 09:00am – 1:00pm* (Registration is required to be interviewed on the day)
*Registration for interviews is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Failure to register during this time will make you unable to partake in same day interview held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Time : 09:00am – 1:00pm* (Registration is required to be interviewed on the day)
Address : Charter House, Alma St, Luton, LU1 2PJ
Role : Occupational Therapist
Main duties of the job
You should have some demonstrable experience of working within a mental health setting and with adults with mental health needs as well as an ability to independently carry an OT clinical caseload.
You will offer specialist occupational therapy interventions drawn from the Model of Human Occupation and have the opportunity to implement group-based programmes with other OT colleagues. The OT assessments and interventions will be recovery focused and client centred, supporting and enabling the person to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity and leisure. This is an exciting time to be part of community mental health services, with the ongoing programme of transformation under the 10-year plan for the NHS with a focus on working in partnership with local Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Working for our organisation
You will be part of a large OT service, where we place a high value on staff wellbeing and investment in teams to ensure a high quality service provision. A planned, supportive induction period will be developed to enable you to reach your full potential in your role. Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and you will have monthly opportunities to participate in the service’s OT CPD events and shape service development through quality improvement. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process.
Benefits of working for the Trust include the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Relocation packages and Wellbeing sessions.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please kindly see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role.
Person specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Full UK driving licence and use of car
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a mental health and/or community setting
- Evidence of previous CPD, service development activities and role
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Applied social, health and medical sciences required for the practice of Occupational Therapy including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
- Applied psychological perspectives relevant to OT in mental health including behavioural, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives
- The theory and practice of occupational therapy including occupational science and holistic models of OT practice
- Clinical reasoning skills to carry out OT assessments and interventions
- Current National Guidelines and their application
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload
- Word-processing/IT skills
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
Desirable criteria
- Skills in group work, teaching and counselling.
- Research and auditing
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to take responsibility, work independently and demonstrate reliability
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Self-Motivated, committed and open to new ideas and experiences.
- Ability to undertake physical activities required
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sihle Mwela
- Job title
- Head OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01582498945
- Additional information
All enquiries are welcome. For further details please contact [email protected]
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