If you are a leader who can inspire, instil confidence, and champion the vital role of Occupational Therapy in recovery, we want to hear from you.
We are a dedicated, occupation-focused service, integral to our inpatient multidisciplinary teams. Oxford Health’s Allied Health Professions leadership team is committed to investing in Occupational Therapy leadership, and this role offers an opportunity to be part of our growing professional network.
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with service leadership. You will:
* Deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions in our established 11-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Oxford.
* Lead and develop the occupational therapy service, overseeing a team including Band 5 and 6 Occupational Therapists, rotational OTs, OT apprentices, and activity coordinators.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance the inpatient experience for our service users.
* Support the inpatient leadership team in implementing NHSE’s Inpatient Transformation guidance locally.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
* Plan, provide, and evaluate Occupational Therapy within inpatient services, ensuring evidence-based and person-centred care.
* Apply the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and standardised assessment approaches to support clinical care delivery.
* Provide 1:1 assessments and interventions in a recovery-focused, trauma-informed manner.
* Assess for and provide equipment to support individuals in self-care and meaningful activities.
* Promote least restrictive practices to enable access to purposeful occupation during admission.
* Develop a team culture that supports staff well-being, skills development, and professional growth.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Burgess Job title: AHP clinical lead AWA and OA mental health Email address: Helen.Burgess@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07917505304.
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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