Job Description

Are you aiming to be a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist within mental health?



Are you interested in enhancing your Occupational Therapy specific skills and developing in an inpatient service that focuses on providing an environment that supports patient recovery and staff development?



If so, Oxford Health have developed a Band 5-6 development framework to support Occupational Therapists to develop their complex Occupational Therapy clinical skills and invest in growing your leadership capacity to provide you with the best start as a Band 6.



We would also welcome applications to this post from established Band 6's.



We have a strong identity as inpatient occupational therapists. This post is based as part of the ward MDT and you will join a service wide OT team that includes Band 5-7 occupational therapists and occupational therapy apprentices. We have regular skill development days, OT forums and you will have supervision from a clinical specialist occupational therapist to support and ensure your development.



We actively encourage people who are interested or have questions about this role to get in touch and speak to us.



Successful candidates must have completed preceptorship and be confident in their assessment and clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage their time effectively and be a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team



You will carry a complex caseload as a member of the MDT, supervise junior members of the therapy team, support the development of the occupational therapy service provision within the setting and engage in leadership development as part of the role.



To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users and to undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.

To manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Following assessment, to undertake case formulation in order to highlight occupational strengths and limitations and to inform the intervention plan moving forward.

To assess for and prescribe appropriate equipment and aids to enable patients' safety and independence with ADL's giving advice to other staff, families and carers when required.

To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, working with other teams both within the Trust and third sector organisations when appropriate.

To involve patients in goals and treatment proposals gaining valid informed consent whilst working within the legal framework with patients who lack capacity for informed consent.

To supervise and develop junior members of the therapy team including appraisal, caseload management, reviewing interventions and delegating responsibilities.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.



As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"



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 apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.



The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.