Job Description

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Trust: Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Location: St Michael's Hospital, Warwick CV345QW (Although post covers multiple acute sites in Coventry and Warwickshire)

Ward: Acute Mental Health AHP

Reference ID: 84970

Pay Rates: 21.80

Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 16.30pm

Number of Staff Required: 1

Why might this job interest you?

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team working with service users experiencing acute functional mental illness. This exciting opportunity is based at Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, St Michael's Hospital, Warwick, covering the Willowvale (Female Treatment) and Larches (Male Treatment) wards. The successful candidate will have a broad skill set in assessing and treating occupational needs, contributing to differential diagnosis, facilitating acute recovery, and supporting timely discharge planning. You will also take on a key role in supervising and supporting a Band 5 OT and Activity Coordinators attached to these wards.

The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary, age-independent, 24/7 acute inpatient Psychiatric Physical Complexity Pathway (PPCU), which provides specialised care for patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises alongside complex physical health needs related to aging or illness. This is a rewarding role that offers the chance to lead the delivery and evaluation of occupational therapy services, contribute to the therapeutic environment, and actively engage with carers and the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. Flexibility and a commitment to service development are vital in meeting the needs of this unique patient group.

What you can add:

Lead the delivery and evaluation of effective occupational therapy service delivery with our PPCU wards. Contribute to the maintenance and development of the therapeutic environment within the PPCU Pathway Wards. Contribute to the holistic assessment of physical and mental wellbeing needs. Deliver relevant evidence based pathway interventions. Engage with carers and significant others in response to identified needs. Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of ward and pathway activity interventions.
What you'll need:

Enhanced DBS OT Professional Qualification and HCPC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Must have full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle for business use Substantial OT experience in Acute Mental health care setting Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management Proven experience of people management, leadership and supervisory skills
The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 21.80 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person