Job Description

Do you have experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting and keen to start your occupational therapy career?



We are looking to recruit a full time Band 5 Occupational Therapist, to work within our Older Adult Mental Health ward.



At Sandford, we are a supportive and closely knit multidisciplinary team that puts patient and staff at the heart of all that we do, in keeping with our vision of rendering outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.



The post holder will practise autonomously with the support of Senior Supervisor, providing Occupational Therapy services that are evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process and participate effectively as a full member of the MDT.



The post involves both team working within in the MDT, 1:1 assessment and goal planning with the patients, specific group-work to provide individualised programmes of care to support the patients to develop and enhance their skills and independence and promote recovery, and working within our current therapy team including OT Apprentice, Physio Technician, and Activity Coordinator.



As an Occupational Therapist you will manage a defined caseload and provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.



You will develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer (preceptorship) Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.



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 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.