About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist (OT) with expertise in Older persons careto work within the Liaison Psychiatry Service in the acute general hospital. Applicantswill require knowledge and experience of managing dementia and other mental healthdiffculties commonly found in Older people. Knowledge Of older people's physicalhealth problems is also required.
The role involves autonomously carrying out genericmental health assessments and treatments while working dosely with the OlderPeople's Specialists within the service. We are also able to provide some short-termfollow up care/home visits within the community.This role provides a mental health OT specialist within the general hospital.
The postinvolves fostering staff relationships and supporting and working closely with ourphysical health colleagues and the care of the elderly wards.
You will, wherenecessary, carry out joint OT assessments to support the physical OT's. The OTservice within the trust uses the Model of Human Occupation to shape its assessmentsand overall approach
Main duties of the job
You must be comfortable working flexibly, both autonomously and in a team. Teachinginformally and formally is part Of the role. Continuous Professional Development andregular professional supervision are a priority for the Trust.
You will receive regular supervision working within this role.The successful candidate will join our Trust wider Occupational Therapy service which includes our acute and urgent care, community, CAMHS and All age eating Disorders and Specialist service lines. We meet quarterly for Occupational Therapy trainingevents which have recently included training around sensory profiling and MOHO.
We have regular OT forums for professional support and development and can arrangestaff to shadow OTs in Other services for development opportunities
About us
Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To carry out joint OT assessments to support the physical health OTs when required. To provide a variety of interventions including direct clinical work with patients, support for families and carers and consultation across the wider professional networks. To provide short-term follow up care for patients in their own homes when required. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the identified service, holding responsibility for defined projects. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust OT Service. To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement. To promote Recovery & Social Inclusion. To act as the designated Disability Champion, leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within the service and other areas as required. To contribute from an occupational therapy perspective to individual care plans To maintain accurate and timely clinical records To participate in multidisciplinary meetings bringing the Occupational therapy perspective to MDT discussions
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Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications Essential
Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy Registration to practice in UK
Experience Essential
Fieldwork experience in physical and mental health settings at undergraduate level. Experience of multidisciplinary working at undergraduate level
Desirable
Experience of individual & group work Experience of using mental health services as a service users or carer/relative/friend of a service user
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Good interpersonal skills with service users and colleagues Basic IT and word processing skills
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
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Employer details Employer name South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton, Surrey
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)