Occupational Therapist - Rotational post
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Soon to be qualifying Occupational Therapist, or already registered? We have a great opportunity to join our Band 5 Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy rotation.
We are looking for someone who has an interest in working with those with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and is seeking the opportunity to develop their OT skills.
The Mental Health and Learning Disability Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation offers an opportunity to extend your scope of practice and experience working with individuals offering meaningful treatment interventions across a range of clinical areas including inpatient and community.
The initial rotational placement will be within the North East Essex Community Adult Occupational Therapy Team based at Herrick House Colchester. Following completion of your first rotation, you will have the opportunity to move onto a variety of six-month rotational opportunities as detailed in the advert's supplementary information.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Occupational Therapy team alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for working with the individual to identify how their current mental health impacts upon their daily functioning, help identify needs and goals, and establish appropriate treatment interventions to support them within their rehabilitation.
You will also work within the MDT undertaking shared tasks including management of a Care Coordination caseload and participating in the team Duty rota.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
You will be part of the Trust-wide Occupational Therapy service provision, which has strong professional leadership. You will have access to the Band 5 development forum, Trust-wide preceptorship, and direct professional supervision and management alongside a wide variety of development and training opportunities.
Please see more specific details in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma - achieved or awaiting finalisation
Additional Requirements
* Car Driver with access to car for work purposes
Knowledge
* Interest in working with those with MH conditions and Learning disabilities
* Additional experience outside of training
Range of interests/experience
* Delivery of a range of mental health focused assessments/interventions
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.
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