We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist in mental health who can inspire and further develop the specialism within Older peoples Community mental health services.
Part time/ job share would be considered.
The service is specifically for the rehabilitation of people with psychosis, enabling them to optimise engagement in their communities, fulfil their occupational aspirations and abilities thus improving health and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist in mental health who can inspire and further develop the specialism within Older peoples Community mental health services.
Part time/ job share would be considered.
The service is specifically for the rehabilitation of people with psychosis, enabling them to optimise engagement in their communities, fulfil their occupational aspirations and abilities thus improving health and quality of life.
Travel Requirements
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
The job is embedded in the Stepped Care Therapy team, consisting of Psychologists and Occupational Therapy staff. They are supervised by a senior OT and support - Band posts with the same recovery focus for older people with psychosis. Training is provided.
There are fantastic opportunities to use occupational formulation and treatment planning, working closely with other members of the MDT, including psychiatrists, mental health nurses, support workers and social workers.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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