Job summary Providing OT service and representation in Older People Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). To hold an OT caseload and to manage a caseload of service users with complex needs. To use evidence based/service user centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To complete functional assessments in the community. Main duties of the job To provide Leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of OT services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT services. To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF556-MH Job locations York House- Isebrook Hopsital Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough NN8 1LP Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Experience Essential oSpecialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to client group oKnowledge of OT models of practice At least two years experience Desirable oGood communication skills - verbal and written oDetailed knowledge of mental health legislation, including risk assessment and management Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of OT models of practice Person Specification Experience Essential oSpecialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to client group oKnowledge of OT models of practice At least two years experience Desirable oGood communication skills - verbal and written oDetailed knowledge of mental health legislation, including risk assessment and management Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of OT models of practice 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. 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. 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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address York House- Isebrook Hopsital Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough NN8 1LP Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)