Candidates should hold a diploma or degree in occupational therapy, be registered to practice in the UK, and have experience in mental health settings. Skills in organisation, communication, and risk management are essential, along with a commitment to utilizing the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) framework in practice. The position offers excellent development opportunities, competitive staff benefits, and support systems to promote staff well-being within a thriving clinical environment.
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 OT to join the innovative and rapidly growing Acute and Urgent Care Service Line. Located in South West London we offer very competitive packages to successful candidates such as:
- Excellent development pathways:
We will look after your development throughout your career with us and have a clear OT pathway. We offer formal training opportunities such as Band 5 development Days and informal support structures to ensure we promote staff well-being.
- Range of national specialist services and local services:
We have excellent clinical settings for you to get the skills and support you need.
- Excellent staff benefits:
Our benefit packages are one of the best in London such as: childcare vouchers, healthcare and fitness/gym services, season tick loans and subsidised reduced parking fares. We have staff support through CareFirst and well being hubs across the sites.
You will hold a diploma or degree in occupational therapy, be registered to practice in the UK, have undergraduate experience of working in mental health settings, and have the ability to support junior staff and peers in their development. You will possess good organisational and personal management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate an ability to be flexible, adaptable and be a positive thinker. You must be able to demonstrate an awareness of risk management and understand and be committed to promoting MOHO as a framework for practice.
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Job Summary
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the hospital setting and on home visits.
To act as the designated Disability Champion, leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within the service and other areas as required.
To contribute to the care pathway from admission through to discharge in keeping with the principles of the team.
To promote recovery and social inclusion
To contribute from an occupational therapy perspective to individual care plans
To maintain clinical records
To progress the meaningful day project & participate in multidisciplinary meetings
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