Main area Band 5 Occupational Therapist Mental Health Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 380-WK0264-A
Site SWK MHT+ Town Tunbridge Wells Salary £29,970 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/05/2025 23:59
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Job overview
We are looking to recruit Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
Community mental health services are going through a national restructuring, putting a new emphasis on delivering interventions, of which Occupational Therapy is identified as a key part. We have an established team of OTs that we are looking to expand as we provide more group and individual interventions to our service users.
The role would include completing OT assessments and interventions. The intervention may be completed by the successful candidate, or by OT apprentices, support workers or junior team members under supervision.
We are also increasing our offer of group work looking at supporting complex service users to develop skills for daily living, and others to develop strategies to manage their mental health recovery.
OT is valued as a core part of the MDT and the post holder will be working in a team with a variety of professionals. As well as OT activity, the candidate will be involved in delivering core team functions such as dialogue and group interventions.
The right candidate should be able to support the development of the therapeutic offer within MHT+ and will work closely with their therapy colleagues, members of the interdisciplinary team and AHP leadership.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
* To provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.
* To communicate effectively with people who access services, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and when appropriate outside agencies.
* To contribute to the generic functioning of the team.
* To provide supervision and mentoring to more junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy apprentices, and support workers.
* To provide occupational therapy student placements.
* To contribute to service development and audits.
* To take on the role of lead professional as appropriate.
* The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Working for our organisation
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.
Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing brilliant care through brilliant people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The occupational therapist is an experienced occupational therapist within the multi-disciplinary care team.
To identify, develop and provide the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users.
To manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence based, service user centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.
To provide supervision to designated junior staff and students.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
* To ensure assessment of service users and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of function, strengths, capabilities and occupational needs.
* To work collaboratively with service users, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises occupational engagement and performance whilst balancing risk, and promoting choice and independence.
* To monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and increase efficacy for the best possible service user outcomes and experience.
* To act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with NICE guidance and professional standards.
* To demonstrate clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects and approved quality improvement initiatives.
Person specification
Qualification
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
* Mental Health Experience
* Providing interventions
Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits.
27 days for full time or pro rata if part time.
After 5 years NHS service: 29 days full time or pro rata if part time.
After 10 years NHS service: 33 days full time or pro rata if part time.
Plus bank holidays, that’s up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off!
Medical staff have national Terms and Conditions.
Staff Support: KMPT offers a face to face counselling service for any issues not just work related problems.
Learning and Development opportunities: In addition to the mandatory subjects, there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring.
Induction: KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme.
The Induction programme will provide an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT’s subject specialists and include the required training.
New starter bonus: At the Trust we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff.
Probation Period: New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter.
KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision.
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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