Occupational therapist post in the established multi-disciplinary Recovery Team of Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, covering mental health services in North Gloucestershire. The work centres on managing a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, completing functional assessments, and planning care, risk and discharge. The post is 37.5 hours a week on a 9am to 5pm, five-day pattern, with both urban and rural community working. Fit depends on mental health and community experience and knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs, including assessment, intervention, review and care planning
- Complete occupational and functional assessments and deliver interventions to promote independence, recovery and meaningful activity
- Support people with daily living, routines, community participation, and vocational and social goals
- Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding, care planning and discharge planning
- Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, clinical reviews and professional discussions
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
- Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures in line with Trust requirements
- Undertake supervision, CPD and reflective practice, and support the supervision and development of OT students
- Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement within the Recovery Team
Qualifications
- Registration as an occupational therapist
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
- Experience of working in mental health
- Experience in community working
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and legal aspects of mental health care
- Demonstrable skills in safety assessment and management
- Knowledge of evidence-based intervention across all phases of mental illness
- Understanding of occupational therapy assessments in mental health
Checks & eligibility
- Full disclosure of visa history for applicants who need a visa to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Evidence of formal post-registration learning
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Experience of collaborative working with other agencies, including the voluntary sector
- Knowledge of adult and child care and protection issues
- Working on social factors affecting mental distress, such as accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence and welfare rights
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
