Are you a newly-qualified Occupational Therapist, or maybe you have some experience working post-qualification in mental health? Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of older people with severe mental illness and using your occupational therapy skills to promote routine, volition, and occupational performance using assessment, practical skills, and knowledge?
Based in Oxford, this newly created role will be working alongside experienced clinicians to support improved mental health, social inclusion, improved physical health, and greater quality of life.
You will be professionally supported, and the Preceptorship Flyer programme is an example of this - a great way to learn and grow with structured guidance in place.
Main duties of the job
* Engaging older 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 Older Adult CMHT
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work, and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Further training in a related field eg CBT, psychosocial interventions
Skills
* Mental Health assessment
* Mental Health intervention
* Supporting learners
Experience
* Mental health
* Working with severe mental illness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata
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