Colchester - Band 6 Occupational Therapist
We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation.Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
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Job overview
Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Redbridge Home Treatment Team
We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Redbridge Home Treatment Team based at Goodmayes Hospital. We are a HTAS accredited mental health crisis service that offers adults of working age the least restrictive option and an alternative to hospital admission using a holistic approach.Additionally we facilitate early discharge from hospital. For a long time we were the only HTT offering OT provision in London and are planning to expand the service.
Main duties of the job
When in a mental health crisis it can affect one’s ability to function. You will therefore have a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive a high standard of Occupational Therapy care throughout the OT process. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding and application of the OT process within a mental health crisis service.
To undertake comprehensive standardised assessments and risk assessments to co-produce meaningful goals and 1:1 interventions.
To signpost/refer to appropriate services in the community.
To develop, and jointly facilitate group interventions
To ensure carers and family are included and supported in care planning.
The service offers the opportunity to build on experience and working in a mental health setting through completing generic mental health assessments, in the community and on the wards. This is negotiable
To complete generic home visits based on service needs as required however prioritising OT provision.
Working for our organisation
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job and Person Spec for details.
Work pattern is negotiable – you can work Monday – Friday or do shift work.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have experience of working as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. You will have excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve.
There is also scope for a developmental post for someone who has previous experience of working in a mental health setting. Please contact us to discuss if this applies to you.
It is desirable for you to have access to your own vehicle as you will be required to complete home visits.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential criteria- Providing staff supervision and appraisal to qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Risk assessment working in an inpatient or community mental health setting
- Ability to perform under pressure and able to use own initiative To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Experience of using standardised assessments
- Experience of facilitating and developing group interventions
Other
Essential criteria- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good conflict resolution skills
- To be flexible and supportive especially when plans change rapidly
- To be able to drive and have access to a car
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
- A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
- A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity.
- Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
- Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans.reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.
Equal opportunities employer
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.
We are a Disability Confident employer and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with disabilities. If you require this application in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape please contact the recruitment team on 0300 300 1530 or email [email protected].
Correspondence with us
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In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, NELFT reserves the right to close the vacancy early. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date then please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.