Occupational Therapist

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapist in Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust to join the Southwest Community Mental Health Team in Stratford Healthcare, Stratford-upon-Avon . You will be responsible for providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, supporting service users to develop and maintain meaningful occupations, routines, relationships, roles and activities that promote recovery, independence and quality of life. You will undertake holistic occupational assessments, develop collaborative intervention plans and deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions within community settings. You will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist occupational therapy expertise to assessment, formulation, care planning, risk management and recovery planning, while supporting service users to achieve their individual goals and improve their overall wellbeing and independence.

Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for identifying barriers affecting individuals ability to carry out everyday activities and developing practical strategies to address these. You will manage the formulation of individual occupational therapy goals in partnership with service users and deliver tailored programmes designed to improve engagement in self-care, productivity, education, employment, leisure and social activities. You will support individuals to establish sustainable routines, build coping mechanisms, develop motivation and confidence, and strengthen their self-management skills through graded activities and meaningful tasks. You will consider the social, psychological and environmental factors influencing an individuals ability to participate in everyday occupations and adapt your approach accordingly. You will monitor progress against agreed goals, evaluate outcomes and make appropriate changes to treatment plans where required. You will also be responsible for providing clear education, guidance and practical advice to service users, carers and other professionals involved in their support.

About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To assess functional abilities, cognition, executive functioning and sensory needs where clinically appropriate, identifying difficulties that may affect an individuals ability to manage everyday activities safely and effectively.
• To recommend suitable equipment, adaptations and environmental changes, liaising with housing, benefits, education, employment and community services to address practical needs and improve the individuals circumstances.
• To coordinate care where required, contributing specialist occupational therapy input to MDT reviews, CPA processes, clinical formulations and referrals while ensuring effective communication and continuity across services.
• To assess and manage risks associated with functional activities, self-neglect, vulnerability and community environments, escalating safeguarding concerns and following relevant Trust procedures, legislation and risk-management requirements.
• To maintain high standards of professional practice by keeping accurate clinical records, undertaking supervision and appraisal, maintaining HCPC registration and mandatory training, and contributing to audit, research and quality improvement activities.
• To provide clinical guidance and professional support to junior colleagues and students, contributing to their learning and development while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to understand and apply occupational therapy approaches

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration. Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with mental health needs. Experience of occupational assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary working. Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice, with good communication and risk-management skills. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and relevant clinical information systems

System Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of NHS clinical systems and electronic patient record systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of local referral pathways and multidisciplinary working within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) Desirable
• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Mandatory
• Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and care-planning systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of local community mental health services and support pathways Desirable

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.