About this role
Job summary
Our Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS) Waverley is looking for Assistant Occupational Therapist - Maternity leave cover till April 2027.
We are a secondary mental health team who provides assessments for evidence based, time limited treatment and psychological interventions for adults with severe and enduring mental health issues. The focus of our whole service is promoting recovery and independence and developing self-management strategies to encourage people to achieve their potential in the community.
Your role is to provide accessible, high-quality and evidence based occupational therapy interventions to individuals, carers and families.
Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.
Main duties of the job
Suitable for someone who is passionate & committed to providing excellent, high-quality care to the people who access our service and their carers/families.
Clinical duties:
To hold an identified caseload, under supervision of the qualified Occupational Therapist.
To work autonomously, with the ability to reflect upon clinical outcomes with an OT.
To plan, organise and deliver treatment interventions as agreed with an OT, in line with clinical governance.
To co-facilitate occupational therapy groups.
To assist in the preparation, co-ordination and running of any joint interventions with an OT.
To document and maintain accurate clinical records within the Trust's electronic records system (SystmOne). To support the supervising OT in completing key aspects of data entry on SystmOne.
To assist in the evaluation and modification of OT interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the people using the service under the supervision of the OT. Liaising with the service user and their carer / family about potentially sensitive matters.
To assist in the audit and evaluation of the service and other projects agreed with the supervisor.
To assist in the formulation and delivery of OT care plans, under the supervision of the qualified OT.
To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings, as agreed with the OT.
Please refer the job description for full details
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.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree in Mental Health or related subject or psychology undergraduate qualification OR Level 3 qualification in a health-related area and experience of working in a health or care role (e.g. BTEC / NVQ Level 3 / Apprentice Level 3 in health related area such as health and social care, public services) OR Significant experience in a role delivering care in a mental health setting
Experience Desirable
Experience working delivering occupational therapy interventions alongside an occupational therapist
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Berkeley House
11-13 Ockford Road
Godalming
GU7 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)