A vacancy has now arisen for a dedicated and recovery focused Occupational Therapist to join our service.
Oak House provides rehabilitation and recovery services for adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. The clinical team at Oak House is small but effective, with a strong emphasis on collaborative working models and strong activity-based interventions. Being part of our experienced team would allow you the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills to support patients to develop their skills and confidence in activities of daily living and accessing community activities.
You will receive access to comprehensive training, educational courses, and supervision. We will provide you with resources to develop a long-term career, continual professional development, and a range of support.
You will be required to work Full time, 37.5 per week Monday- Friday. If you would like to discuss this role informally, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager, please see the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Daily Clinical handover from nursing team Assessment of patients Activities of Daily Living using the Model of Human Occupation Feeding back to the MDT and community colleagues and partners services on ADL assessments and advising the team on patients skills and needs Planning and delivery of patient therapeutic activities on site and in the community, individual and group Linking in with organisations that can support patients in voluntary or paid work opportunities Supporting patients and their families in discharge planning such as home visits Care planning, risk assessments, discharge planning, MDT meetings Working within the framework of the mental health act Supervision of junior colleagues and student OTs
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive, offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Sharing your data -
As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Patients will be supported to access their local community from hospital as part of discharge preparation therefore a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Experience
Essential
Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma / degree in OT Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment Postgraduate training relevant to mental health I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Oak House
45 Barton Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0AY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1094 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Oak House provides rehabilitation and recovery services for adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. The clinical team at Oak House is small but effective, with a strong emphasis on collaborative working models and strong activity-based interventions. Being part of our experienced team would allow you the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills to support patients to develop their skills and confidence in activities of daily living and accessing community activities.
You will receive access to comprehensive training, educational courses, and supervision. We will provide you with resources to develop a long-term career, continual professional development, and a range of support.
You will be required to work Full time, 37.5 per week Monday- Friday. If you would like to discuss this role informally, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager, please see the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Daily Clinical handover from nursing team Assessment of patients Activities of Daily Living using the Model of Human Occupation Feeding back to the MDT and community colleagues and partners services on ADL assessments and advising the team on patients skills and needs Planning and delivery of patient therapeutic activities on site and in the community, individual and group Linking in with organisations that can support patients in voluntary or paid work opportunities Supporting patients and their families in discharge planning such as home visits Care planning, risk assessments, discharge planning, MDT meetings Working within the framework of the mental health act Supervision of junior colleagues and student OTs
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive, offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Sharing your data -
As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Patients will be supported to access their local community from hospital as part of discharge preparation therefore a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Experience
Essential
Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma / degree in OT Practice Placement qualification within one year of appointment Postgraduate training relevant to mental health I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Oak House
45 Barton Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0AY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1094 #J-18808-Ljbffr
