We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience working within South Essex Community Mental Health provision for adults in Brentwood locality.
You will be working as part of a small friendly and skilful Occupational therapy team to provide focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to clients through 1:1 and group work.
The OT team sits within the wider multi-disciplinary team providing holistic support for clients with complex and enduring mental health needs requiring secondary level mental health care.
Main duties of the job
Working within this busy team environment you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills including but not limited to undertaking OT assessments, care planning, delivering interventions - facilitating groups and individual sessions, and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff.
The post holder will have access to professional supervision and leadership within the team and across the Trust, and support in accessing relevant development opportunities.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More details to be found in the attached job description; however, in summary, the post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and wider CMHT. They will deliver OT focused assessment, treatment and support to community-dwelling adults within Brentwood locality who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
Evidence of post qualification study
Additional Qualities
Essential
Car driver - ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc.
Skills/Experience
Essential
Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health Literate in IT/computer skills Experience in working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including the ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audiences.
Desirable
Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff Fieldwork educator
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood Resource Centre
Greenwich Avenue,
Brentwood
CM15 9DY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
You will be working as part of a small friendly and skilful Occupational therapy team to provide focused Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to clients through 1:1 and group work.
The OT team sits within the wider multi-disciplinary team providing holistic support for clients with complex and enduring mental health needs requiring secondary level mental health care.
Main duties of the job
Working within this busy team environment you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills including but not limited to undertaking OT assessments, care planning, delivering interventions - facilitating groups and individual sessions, and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff.
The post holder will have access to professional supervision and leadership within the team and across the Trust, and support in accessing relevant development opportunities.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More details to be found in the attached job description; however, in summary, the post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy team and wider CMHT. They will deliver OT focused assessment, treatment and support to community-dwelling adults within Brentwood locality who are in receipt of care from secondary mental health services.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Completion of Preceptorship period and evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
Evidence of post qualification study
Additional Qualities
Essential
Car driver - ability to travel across sites and boundaries to attend meetings etc.
Skills/Experience
Essential
Experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health Literate in IT/computer skills Experience in working closely and developing relationships with medical nursing social care tertiary providers and clinical staff Ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate clinical reports including the ability to complete required electronic data systems for a variety of audiences.
Desirable
Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff Fieldwork educator
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brentwood Resource Centre
Greenwich Avenue,
Brentwood
CM15 9DY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
