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Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 7, London
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Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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72
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for a Trust in North London that provides a range of mental health services, including acute and community-based care for adults and children. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through its network of hospitals, clinics, and community teams.
Description:
* Work closely with the OT & AHP Lead and junior OT to develop and establish high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy pathways in a community rehabilitation setting.
* Manage a caseload and provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions across the Enfield Community Rehab Team, ensuring safe discharge.
* Embed rehabilitation principles and develop the rehabilitation pathway within Enfield.
* Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments, focusing on enhancing daily living skills and engagement in meaningful activities.
* Offer time-limited interventions with clear goals established with service users and the clinical team.
* Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and relevant outside agencies.
* Contribute to all elements of the rehabilitation pathway, including community and inpatient care planning.
Requirements:
* Post-graduate experience working with people with mental health conditions relevant to the specialty.
* Experience with group and individual occupational therapy interventions.
* Knowledge of mental health conditions, specifically psychosis.
* Experience in managing and supervising staff and students.
* Active involvement in service changes and quality improvement.
* Experience using specialized OT assessments (e.g., ACIS, VQ).
* Experience working with supported and residential care providers and closely with social care.
* Expert knowledge of the occupational therapy process.
* Highly skilled verbal and written communication abilities across various service user and staffing groups.
* Ability to reflect on and understand personal perspectives and cultural background and their influence on thinking.
To apply, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS//OT1.
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