Specialist Occupational Therapist B5/ 6 DevelopmentalinWest MoleseyinWest MoleseyPUBLISHED TUE 18 MAR 2025
Band 5: £31,469 to £47,084 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata
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FAMILY HCPC MENTAL HEALTH NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY VEHICLE
Opportunity to work within a well-established outpatient facility, fostering expertise in treating Working Age Adults with severe and enduring Mental Health conditions.
Access to tailored induction and training, ensuring that all staff members are well-prepared and supported as they integrate into the team.
Chance to supervise and mentor junior staff and students, enhancing leadership skills and contributing to the professional development of others.
Engagement in meaningful project work, allowing the post holder to take initiative and innovate within the service.
Involvement in high-quality occupational therapy practice, with the ability to provide personalized assessments and interventions that genuinely impact clients' lives.
Supportive team environment focused on delivering compassionate care, promoting job satisfaction and teamwork.
Commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring that occupational therapists maintain expertise in current evidence-based practices and guidelines.
Join a compassionate team at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Occupational Therapist (B5/6 Developmental) in West Molesey. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of adults grappling with severe and enduring mental health challenges. With a commitment to nurturing high-quality care, you’ll be part of a welcoming outpatient service that values collaboration and support. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or just starting out, we provide tailored training to help you thrive in your role.
In this vital position, you'll assess and implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, ensuring that your approach is as individual as those you support. Your responsibilities will also include mentoring junior staff, guiding students, and leading projects that drive our service forward. If you’re someone who approaches challenges with compassion and shares our dedication to improving mental health care, we want to hear from you. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is necessary for community engagement, so you can connect directly with those in need. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills will truly make an impact!
In this vital position, you'll assess and implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, ensuring that your approach is as individual as those you support. Your responsibilities will also include mentoring junior staff, guiding students, and leading projects that drive our service forward. If you’re someone who approaches challenges with compassion and shares our dedication to improving mental health care, we want to hear from you. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is necessary for community engagement, so you can connect directly with those in need. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills will truly make an impact!
Opportunity to work within a well-established outpatient facility, fostering expertise in treating Working Age Adults with severe and enduring Mental Health conditions.
Access to tailored induction and training, ensuring that all staff members are well-prepared and supported as they integrate into the team.
Chance to supervise and mentor junior staff and students, enhancing leadership skills and contributing to the professional development of others.
Engagement in meaningful project work, allowing the post holder to take initiative and innovate within the service.
Involvement in high-quality occupational therapy practice, with the ability to provide personalized assessments and interventions that genuinely impact clients' lives.
Supportive team environment focused on delivering compassionate care, promoting job satisfaction and teamwork.
Commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring that occupational therapists maintain expertise in current evidence-based practices and guidelines.
We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist with HCPC Registration to join our Trust-wide Working Age Adults Occupational Therapy Service. The post is substantive (1.0 WTE) and the successful applicant will be based within our Elmbridge CMHRS Team. Prior experience of working with adults with OT needs is preferred, although the service will provide a tailored induction and training as might be required.
The post holder will be joining what is a well-established outpatient facility for Working Age Adults with severe and enduring Mental Health. They will be joining a warm and welcoming team with a passion for the delivery of high quality care.
The candidate must have a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the community element of this role.
- To provide supervision (if relevant to post) and mentoring to junior occupational therapy staff, occupational therapy apprentices, activity coordinators and support workers.
- To provide clinical placements for occupational therapy students.
- To lead on project work relevant to the team/service, with support from the Lead Occupational Therapist.
- To provide high quality occupational therapy assessments for people who access the service, adapting the approach as and when needed.
- To provide evidence based and outcome measured occupational therapy interventions (individual and group), as outlined in the occupational therapy pathway.
- To keep up to date with current evidence-based practice, research and National guidelines within your clinical area.
- To communicate complex and challenging issues in an effective and compassionate way with people who access services, carers/family members/supporters, other clinicians and agencies/services.
- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. To maintain high standards of care in all areas of practice in accordance with the HCPC Code of Conduct, professional guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To engage in your own CPD to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
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