Are you a newly-qualified Occupational Therapist, or maybe you have some experience working post-qualification in mental health? Are you passionate about enhancing people's lives including routine, volition and occupational performance using practical skills and knowledge?
Based in Witney, this newly created role will be working alongside experienced clinicians to support improved mental health, social inclusion, improved physical health and greater quality of life!
You will be professionally supported and the Preceptorship Flyer programme is an example of this - a great way to learn and grow with structured guidance in place.
Main duties of the job
* Engaging people with severe mental illness.
* Holding a caseload and managing a range of complexity.
* Supporting carers in their role.
* Supporting non-registered staff in developing their skills.
* Contributing to the development of this enhanced service within the AMHT.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work. As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount
* Lease car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Further training in related field e.g., CBT, psychosocial interventions
Skills
* Mental Health assessment
* Mental Health intervention
* Supporting learners
Experience
* Mental health
* Working with severe mental illness
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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