Job summary
We are developing our service for people with severe mental illness and have created a role working alongside experienced clinicians to support improved mental health, social inclusion, improved physical health and greater quality of life.
If you enjoy developing a relationship with people to enhance their daily life including routine, volition and occupational performance using practical skills and knowledge, then this could be the role for you!
Main duties of the job
Engaging people with severe mental illness.
Holding a caseload and managing a range of complexity.
Supporting carers in their role.
Supporting non-registered staff in developing their skills.
Contributing to the development of this enhanced service within the AMHT.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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 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:
1. Excellent opportunities for career progression
2. Individual and Trust wide learning and development
3. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
4. NHS Discount
5. Pension scheme
6. Lease car scheme
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Mental Health First Aiders
9. Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
10. Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
11. BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Desirable
12. Further training in related field eg CBT, psychosocial interventions
Skills
Essential
13. Mental Health assessment
14. Mental Health intervention
15. Communcation/MDT working
Desirable
16. Supporting learners
Experience
Essential
17. Mental health
Desirable
18. Working with severe mental illness