About this role
Job summary
We are looking to hire a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide occupational therapy assessments and treatment services for clients admitted to older adult inpatient ward in Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit.
The role is based in Meridian Ward.
Main duties of the job
To conduct comprehensive functional assessments for patients within the locality who are experiencing acute mental health diagnosis and cognitive impairment. All assessments and interventions are predominantly conducted in patient's home environment.
To conduct assessments to support patients who experience deterioration in their physical health and provide interventions to support their functioning.
To provide specialist occupational therapy to clients with complex needs using evidenced-based / client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions at all stages of the service user's journey; cognitive and functional assessment to support diagnosis, advising on dementia design, home modification, assistive technology, therapeutic activities and cognitive rehabilitation.
To conduct comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions utilizing the occupational therapy process. Deliver personalized, and goal-orientated rehabilitation to enable timely discharges, reduce care package and delay care home placements.
To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a comprehensive approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance.
To use evidence-based principles to apply clinical skills and reasoning in occupational therapy, assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation which include individual and group orientated approaches.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job 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
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc or equivalent occupational therapy qualification HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Application of core OT skills and OT process Multidisciplinary team working Work experience in a health or social care or voluntary sector setting. Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge Essential
Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations Research methodology Core skills of OT process Models of practice Clinical and environmental risk Equality and diversity Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries Principles of clinical governance Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management Group work theory and practice
Skills Essential
Organisational ability Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team Group work skills Computer literacy Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures Contribution to service development and the training of others Supervisory skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
Other Requirements Essential
Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice Ability to travel between sites Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Meridian Ward, Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit
37 Claybrook Road,
London
W6 8NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)