We are looking for an experienced part-time (0.8 - 30 hours) Occupational Therapist to join Southport Adult CMHT.
Your role will be to support the delivery of high-quality, specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to service users in the community with an identified occupational therapy need.
You will be working with service users who have severe and enduring mental health needs. You will support team members in developing plans of care, managing risk, and working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team.
You will support the team as we change through the transformation of community mental health teams by supporting the transition of care to primary care where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
To utilize developed specialist knowledge to provide the professional contribution within designated Occupational Therapy Services and to assist in the organization, development, coordination, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service in conjunction with MDT.
The post holder will contribute to an environment that works with local services to provide evidence-based assessment and delivery of care, using the Model of Human Occupation.
They will continue with their own professional development and assist with that of other junior OT staff. They will be required to have a flexible approach to working to ensure that the needs of their clients are met.
Job responsibilities
1. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
2. Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary.
3. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.
4. Provide information, education, and support for family members, carers, and other relevant professionals.
5. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
6. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
7. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.
8. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
9. Contribute to client-related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-social interventions.
10. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures, and standards.
11. Participate in the induction, training, or education of a variety of staff, students, or volunteers attached to the team/service.
12. Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
13. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients' skills in identified areas of deficit.
14. Undertake comprehensive risk assessment with clients, and record the rationale for therapeutic risk-taking in the OT care plan.
15. Provide specialist reports to inform statutory bodies i.e., Mental Health Act Commission.
16. Undertake specialist assessments, and compile OT reports, on behalf of the MDT to inform interventions, diagnosis, and outcomes for clients with complex needs.
17. Contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the occupational therapy process in line with sound evidence-based practice.
18. Provide advice on issues related to ADL for other professionals and carers.
19. Work closely with OT colleagues from other clinical settings/teams, providing individual and peer group support.
20. Support the managerial aspects of the hub by supervising junior staff and supporting them to develop.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* Ability to utilize assessment skills and tools effectively.
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
* Ability to formulate relevant reports.
* Delegation and coordination.
* Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines.
* Mentorship skills.
* Accurate record keeping.
* Flexible approach/creative thinking.
* Able to move and handle clients.
* IT skills.
Desirable
* Effective leadership qualities.
* Presentation skills.
* Ability to network and influence decision making.
* Team building skills.
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in relevant health settings.
* Supervision of staff.
* Effective team working within a multi-agency framework.
* Experience of service development.
* Experience using both group and individual treatment skills.
* Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches.
* Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area.
* Assisting with effective budgetary management.
* Evidence-based and experience of reflective practice.
* Recovery Model of Care.
* Model of Human Occupation.
* Safe Guarding Children.
* Mental Health Act 1983.
* Mental Capacity Act.
* Effective Care Coordination.
* Relevant national policies and guidance.
* Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment.
* Audit and research methods.
* Vulnerable adults guidelines.
* Able to discuss/explain specialist OT role.
* Awareness of own strengths and limitations.
Desirable
* Postgraduate clinical experience within mental health services.
* Experience of working/collaborating with a wider range of statutory and non-statutory services.
* Risk management training.
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant professional OT qualification.
* Current HPC registration.
Desirable
* Fieldwork Educators certificate.
* Postgraduate accredited study e.g., PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies.
Values
Essential
* Continuous Improvement.
* Accountability.
* Respectfulness.
* Enthusiasm.
* Support.
* High professional standards.
* Responsive to service users.
* Engaging leadership style.
* Strong customer service belief.
* Transparency and honesty.
* Discreet.
* Change oriented.
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southport Adult CMHT
Hartley Hospital 1b Curzon Road
Southport
PR8 6PL
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