Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our well established Older Adult Community Mental Health team on the Fylde Coast.

This post is offered as a Band 5-6 developmental role and is open to all applicants who hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and are HCPC registered. This is a developmental post designed to support the successful applicant to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 by developing the clinical expertise, leadership skills and professional competencies associated with a Band 6 Occupational Therapist over an agreed period of time.

Progression will be supported through structured supervision, mentorship, appraisal, competency development and access to continuing professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

At Band 5, the post holder will work under the supervision of a senior occupational therapist to develop skills in assessment, intervention planning, risk management and multi-disciplinary working within Older Adult Community Mental Health services.

As competencies are achieved, the post holder will progressively take on increased responsibility, autonomy and leadership functions consistent with Band 6 practice.

The post holder supports the delivery of the community services through the provision of the assessment treatment, planning and delivery of evidence based occupational therapy interventions.

Having experience, specialist interest, and expertise in mental health occupational therapy, the post holder will use their deep understanding of the relationship between occupation and mental health to provide occupational therapy in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of her/his occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment. (Adapted from Creek 2003).

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

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Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Diploma/Degree) in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• State registered with Health and Care Professions Council.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on occupational performance and how occupational therapy theory informs practice within mental health settings.
• Knowledge of current best practice in inpatient mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties.
• Familiarity with audit processes.