Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Worcestershire Localities within the North Neighbourhood Community Mental Health Teams (NMHT). An exciting opportunity for a nearly qualified occupational therapist with an interest in developing their career in Community Mental Health. As an enthusiastic OT you will contribute to the delivery of the OT service working alongside Band 6 OTs and OT support workers. This will involve facilitating group interventions and working with individuals on improving their functioning, as a key member of our MDT across the Primary Care Networks ensuring our patients receive expert care focused recovery. The post is for 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday, If you are you passionate and looking to be part of OT provision within the NMHT then we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job You would be working as part of a well-established and supportive Occupational Therapy team. All our OTs complete specific and Specialist Occupational Therapy Roles as part of the MDT. The role involves being Part of the OT provisionSupervised and supported by OT'sPart of an MDT that values and respects OTAble to use your initiative and creative skills Developing knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation and other specialist assessments. The ability to communicate effectively Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the county Being an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of the team An ability to work autonomously to manage your own case load An ability to problem solve and manage time effectively. Experience of working with this user group in community settings. Attending weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-1254 Job locations Hill Crest, Alexandra Hospital Quinney's Lane Redditch B98 7WG Job description Job responsibilities Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Commission services where required. Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services, within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. Provide outcomes for the service and service users by using agreed tools/assessments underpinned by MOHO. Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service. Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement Work with clients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessment tools (MOHO tools). Manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs (taking on the role of care co-ordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant). Plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social ad physical environment. Assess the occupational needs of defined client group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes. 6.Provide a range of carer initiatives using psychoeducational approaches across the locality. Provide education, consultation and advice to other care settings e.g. Nursing Homes, Primary Care and other specialist mental health services. Have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention. Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation and collaboration. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Behave consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on a day-to-day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients. Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Commission services where required. Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services, within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. Provide outcomes for the service and service users by using agreed tools/assessments underpinned by MOHO. Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service. Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement Work with clients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessment tools (MOHO tools). Manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs (taking on the role of care co-ordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant). Plan and implement client centred individual and/or group interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention. Apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social ad physical environment. Assess the occupational needs of defined client group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes. 6.Provide a range of carer initiatives using psychoeducational approaches across the locality. Provide education, consultation and advice to other care settings e.g. Nursing Homes, Primary Care and other specialist mental health services. Have in depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act and implications on Occupational Therapy intervention. Carry out complex risk assessment involving wide consultation and collaboration. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Supervisory/appraisal skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information Desirable Presentation and training skills Computer literacy Additional Criteria Essential Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice Willingness to work flexibly Desirable Membership of professional body Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within/related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work Desirable Experience of a range of mental health settings. Supervision of junior staff and students Leadership and first line management experience Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group. Knowledge/experience of audit procedures Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Desirable Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice Knowledge and application of standardised assessments Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in OT Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment Postgraduate training relevant to mental health I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Supervisory/appraisal skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information Desirable Presentation and training skills Computer literacy Additional Criteria Essential Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice Willingness to work flexibly Desirable Membership of professional body Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within/related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work Desirable Experience of a range of mental health settings. Supervision of junior staff and students Leadership and first line management experience Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and application of occupational therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group. Knowledge/experience of audit procedures Understanding of occupational therapy outcome measures Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Desirable Knowledge of occupational therapy models of practice Knowledge and application of standardised assessments Working knowledge and experience of the application of the Model of Human Occupation Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in OT Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment Postgraduate training relevant to mental health I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Hill Crest, Alexandra Hospital Quinney's Lane Redditch B98 7WG Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)