Occupational Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barrow in Furness, LA13 9AZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9351-26-0233 |
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After a period of preceptorship, and following approved training, the band 5 occupational therapist provides fieldwork placements for occupational therapy undergraduates.As confidence and experience grows, the therapist becomes increasingly responsible for the supervision of support staff, and for the delegation of occupational therapy tasks. The total length ofa rotation in each service is 12monthsand the services are as follows:Dova, Mental Health Inpatient Ward, DaneGarthand Furness Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Under the supervision of a senior therapist, accept clinical responsibility for the management of a specific caseload, assessed by the supervisor as appropriate and of priority. Select, undertake and interpret the outcomes of occupational therapy assessments for people whose mental health problems impact on their occupational performance to explore strengths and deficits and establish appropriateness of intervention. Work collaboratively with service users to identify their occupational therapy goals as part of an overall care plan. In collaboration with the service user, plan, implement and modify where necessary individual and/or group interventions to promote their occupational performance, enhance ability to fulfill meaningful life roles, develop daily living skills, address occupational risk factors (e.g. occupational deprivation, imbalance, alienation) and promote inclusion in their local communities. Seek opportunities to deliver interventions in the most socially and culturally appropriate venues, in ordinary settings, to promote the persons participation in everyday community activities, employment opportunities, and social and leisure activities. Evaluate the outcomes of interventions within the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and to ensure therapy is effective and acceptable to the individual service user and, if appropriate, their carers/families Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of mental illness on peoples day-to-day functioning and advise on strategies to reduce the impact of their disabilities through work with the individual, and through adapting their social contexts and environments. Fulfil shared team roles in responding to individuals ongoing and changing mental health needs, coordinating the input of other professionals and evaluating and monitoring risk factors, communicating all of above to the wider team as necessary. Delegate and supervise planned interventions to support staff where applicable. Through discussion with co-workers, contribute insights in respect of the impact of mental health problems on an individuals occupational performance and opportunities for social inclusion. For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification