Occupational Therapist - Mental Health for Older People

Occupational Therapist – Mental Health for Older People

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Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist who has an interest in working in our Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) to join our Inpatient team at the Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital Site. The service predominantly provides input to individuals with a variety of functional mental health difficulties, and there are opportunities to work with individuals with cognitive issues. The role provides variety within a mental health inpatient setting, including assessment and treatment for mental health challenges, with the possibility to use physical health knowledge, groupwork and individual skills. You will work closely with other AHP colleagues, nursing and medical staff.

The service offers regular supervision, appraisal and support from an established team of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Therapy Technical Instructors and Physiotherapist. If appropriate you will be enrolled on a preceptorship programme. Good tech skills are a bonus, as you will be using an electronic patient record and may use other digital tools to support your work. Support will be provided to get you up and running. The health and wellbeing of our team members is important to us, and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. There are opportunities to progress with a structured learning journey to achieve long-term goals and work to your strengths.

We Also Offer

• A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages to support work-life balance
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Various Staff Support Networks

Contact Details

Kate Morriss, kathryn.morriss@nhs.net, 07769642294.

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

To provide interesting and varied occupational opportunities for individuals and within groups which supports comprehensive assessment in order to identify the most appropriate interventions. To understand the needs and challenges of older adults whilst promoting independence and engagement to improve both mental and physical health difficulties.

You will need to have a professional, patient and caring approach. Be keen to learn from and with others to improve practice and the wider service. Have excellent problem solving skills and adaptability to carry a caseload, with the support of a Band 6, and have a positive approach to collaborative working. Excellent communication skills are essential.

You must be a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, ideally with some relevant skills in mental health, but we can work on these with you. Transferable skills, student and life experience will definitely be considered.

Please see the job description and person specification attached for more information.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period. All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. The cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.