Occupational Therapist

You will manage a caseload of patients with functional and organic

mental health conditions from assessment to discharge and engage in therapeutic

interventions with them.

You will develop the skills

to undertake full Psychosocial assessments, individual care plans and risk

assessments with patients and their carers.

Attend MDT meetings on a weekly basis to discuss allocations,

complex cases and there is also a lot of opportunity for joint working.

Complete functional assessments to support with diagnosis of

dementia and goal setting work.

To assess for and fit equipment to support the independence and

safety of our patients.

Being involved in Solution focused supervision sessions,

Reflective practice, Complex Case discussions and additional training

opportunities.

To be provided with the opportunity to become involved in CST

(Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) groups, Carers groups and anxiety management

group.

The Older Adult Mental Health service is comprised of several

specialist teams, and you will have the opportunity to work with our Inpatient

wards and Hospital at Home Team to meet the needs of more acutely unwell

patients.

We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop your

knowledge and skills, therefore

we offer continuing professional development opportunities including in-house

training and additional training at university if requested.

Act as a role model to colleagues,

always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Work

as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways.

To

manage a caseload of patients with complex dementia and functional mental

health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess,

plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Work with patients to

identify therapeutic goals through using a Solution focused approach, using

specialist mental health tools and care plans.

Plan and implement patient

centred individual and/or group interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.

Maintain robust communication with

patients, carers, and other local agencies.

Maintain accurate timely clinical records.

Support patients and carers to

achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.

Provide leadership for junior

staff, through supervision and appraisal.

For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,

we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals

and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health

and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of

all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over

100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible

working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,

and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value

diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,

and ethnicities.

What we offer;

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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to

33 days with long service

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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work

unsocial hours

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Flexible and agile working opportunities

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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

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Wide range of supportive staff networks

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Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our

website.

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