About this role
Job summary
Band 5 to 6 Developmental Role- Acute Older Age Adult Occupational Therapist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamicOccupational Therapist to join Juniper Ward, an acute assessment and treatment ward for Older Adults with functional mental health disorders, based at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford.
Juniper Ward is an 18-bedded inpatient ward with a highly experienced, supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care to people who are acutely unwell.
Main duties of the job
This post is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health, who is passionate about supporting people during acute periods of illness.
The post holder will be responsible for completing high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, both on an individual and group basis. You will demonstrate a sound understanding and practical use of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to inform clinical reasoning and intervention planning.
You will work closely withthe wider Therapy Team, and key Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) members within the Acute Care Service.
Key Responsibilities
To provide high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions (individual and group) in line with occupational therapy pathways. To communicate effectively with people who access services, their carers/supporters/family members, the multidisciplinary team, and external agencies as appropriate. To contribute to the generic functioning of the ward team. To contribute to occupational therapy student placements, including supervision and support. To participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives and audits. To take on the role of lead professional as required. To provide support and supervision to others and demonstrate leadership within a busy clinical environment (as appropriate to band).
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidates residence and will be discussed on offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on Juniper Ward please click on the link below:
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/news/farnham-road-hospital-closes-historic-ward-after-150-years
For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Description attached to this job listing.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Occupational Therapy professional qualification HCPC registration
Desirable
Completion of a Fieldwork Educators' course
Experience Essential
Experience of using multiple occupational frames of reference and approaches Knowledge of the impact of health and disability on occupational performance, participation and identity Knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
Desirable
Experience of contributing to service development/project work Experience as a supervisor
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 Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Juniper Ward
Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)