Senior Clinical Practitioner (OT)

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow. Job overview The post is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Professional to build upon and advance their leadership and managerial skills. The focus of the role is on providing clinical leadership in the development of the new Specialist Older Adults Mental Health (SOAMHS) and to deputise for the team Manager with the day to day running of this service. The focus of the service will be to ensure that patients receive assessment and therapeutic intervention to maximise their independence, safety and wellbeing. The interventions will include education, individual work and group work and will involve working closely with patients, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies, within a multi-disciplinary team. They will hold their own complex caseload of patients. The post holder will be based in one of the community teams in Ealing and they will be undertaking home visits, meetings at the team base and other community sites. We would love you to apply if you are an experienced Allied Health Professional with a passion to drive forward excellent care for older people with mental and physical health problems. Main duties of the job This is a B7 post based in the vibrant London Borough of Ealing. The Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS) is a supportive, caring, integrated service where staff work together closely to support our patients and their families. We value diversity and are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality. We are immensely proud of our staff and their passion, professionalism and dedication to changing people's lives. If you share that passion and want to make a difference, then come and join us. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

Registered Practitioner (OT, Psychology, nursing) appropriate to the job role Degree/diploma level qualification supplemented by specialist qualification and/or experience. Desirable criteria

Courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area Completion of student Supervisor Course/equivalent/Practice Educators/ Knowledge Essential criteria

Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area. Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Knowledge safeguarding both children and adults and patient safety. To understand key performance indicators and how they relate to team. Desirable criteria

Awareness of regional and national policies and procedures in relation to service area. Awareness of research and development in service areas. NICE guidance and governance procedures in relation to patient safety. Skills Essential criteria

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental and physical health needs including dementia Able to establish links with other services and professionals. To remain calm under pressure, to contain others' emotional distress and anxiety. Other Requirements Essential criteria

Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust. Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation. To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers. To treat people with dignity and respect. As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

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