Job summary
The Occupational Therapy Team at Fulbourn Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team in adult inpatient mental health care. The successful candidate will join the team in delivering high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals on the Mulberry Wards.
There has never been a better time to apply to join our team as we continue to work towards our goal of being an outstanding, innovative and dynamic therapy service. It is imperative that the post holder share in our collective team values and principles of personal recovery, unconditional positive regard for our patients and person-centred care.
The successful candidate would be joining an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and caring team of Occupational Therapists who will offer ongoing guidance and mentorship, supporting the post-holder's continued professional development.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well-being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will apply a level of understanding of sensory strategies, vocation, reablement goals and functional assessments. This is used to provide specialist assessments and targeted interventions to support the service user to engage in meaningful activity and increase function, skill, enjoyment and well-being, through group and 1:1 sessions.
As part of the Occupational Therapy team, the post holder will deliver an Occupational Therapy service following a referral pathway process. This will be providing specialist Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and the principles of recovery, enablement, compassionate care, optimism, hope and unconditional positive regard.
The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assure a high standard of care for patient/clients and their relatives/carers, under supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist.
The post holder will apply a level of understanding of the impact of acute mental health difficulties on occupational performance and provide supportive information on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service user's social and physical environment.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of ourethnic minority andLGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement.
- The Occupational Therapist will work under the supervision of their Senior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioner.
- To collaborate as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, reports and recommendations.
- The post holder will apply a level of understanding of the effects of acute mental health difficulties on occupational performance and provide supportive information on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with service users to promote access to vocational opportunities.
- The post holder will ensure that all modification to intervention plans will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifying, pursuing and reviewing goals in the context of care planning.
- The post holder will plan and implement individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcomes.
- The post holder will work with service users with mental health and social needs, at times in an acute phase of distress.
- The post holder will promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health and age.
- The post holder will promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement.
- The Occupational Therapist will work under the supervision of their Senior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioner.
- To collaborate as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, reports and recommendations.
- The post holder will apply a level of understanding of the effects of acute mental health difficulties on occupational performance and provide supportive information on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with service users to promote access to vocational opportunities.
- The post holder will ensure that all modification to intervention plans will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifying, pursuing and reviewing goals in the context of care planning.
- The post holder will plan and implement individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcomes.
- The post holder will work with service users with mental health and social needs, at times in an acute phase of distress.
- The post holder will promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture, physical health and age.
- The post holder will promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Bachelor level equivalent training in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement relating to Mental Health
- Understanding of the needs of people in acute mental health crisis
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Liaison and support work with carers and families
- Working with people with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of supervising others
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation
- To record information clearly and accurately
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- To be innovative, flexible and adaptabl
- Manage own caseload
- To cope with the pressure of working in intensive environment
- To actively participate in the supervision process
- Computer / IT skills
- Show appropriate professional and personal boundaries
- Ability to participate in risk assessments and implementation of management plans
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and practice models relevant to the client group (MOHO)
Desirable
- Extensive experience of Group and individual working with people with a mental health condition
- Specialist knowledge of OT assessment, intervention, and practice models relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of additional Occupational Therapy models appropriate to setting (MoCA)
- Interest in Sensory Integration +/- experience working with Sensory Approaches
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated towards personal and professional development
- Able to make professional relationships with wider MDT on wards and in community services
- Punctual and well organised
Desirable
- Individual special interest or skill, relevant to workplace
Other
Essential
- Adhere to the RCOT Code of Professional Conduct and COT Professional Standards, HCPC standards
- To maintain professional training and standards
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Bachelor level equivalent training in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Clinical placement relating to Mental Health
- Understanding of the needs of people in acute mental health crisis
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Liaison and support work with carers and families
- Working with people with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of supervising others
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation
- To record information clearly and accurately
- Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- To be innovative, flexible and adaptabl
- Manage own caseload
- To cope with the pressure of working in intensive environment
- To actively participate in the supervision process
- Computer / IT skills
- Show appropriate professional and personal boundaries
- Ability to participate in risk assessments and implementation of management plans
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and practice models relevant to the client group (MOHO)
Desirable
- Extensive experience of Group and individual working with people with a mental health condition
- Specialist knowledge of OT assessment, intervention, and practice models relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of additional Occupational Therapy models appropriate to setting (MoCA)
- Interest in Sensory Integration +/- experience working with Sensory Approaches
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated towards personal and professional development
- Able to make professional relationships with wider MDT on wards and in community services
- Punctual and well organised
Desirable
- Individual special interest or skill, relevant to workplace
Other
Essential
- Adhere to the RCOT Code of Professional Conduct and COT Professional Standards, HCPC standards
- To maintain professional training and standards
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
