This is an occupational therapy post on Baswich Ward, an older adult inpatient ward run by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on delivering an evidence-based pathway of care through graded therapeutic interventions that build skills for self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. It works with men and women who have possible or diagnosed organic mental illness such as dementia, and asks the postholder to work flexibly across the wider service. HCPC registration is required, along with a degree or diploma in occupational therapy.
What the job involves
- Deliver an evidence-based pathway of care that keeps the service user's needs at its centre
- Support a 'wrapping the service around the person' approach and work flexibly so pathways form one whole service
- Deliver graded therapeutic interventions using occupational performance to address skill deficits in self-maintenance, productivity and leisure
- Apply theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in all work, underpinned by OT training and post-registration experience
Qualifications
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Membership of the professional body RCOT
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist
Experience
- Extensive post-registration experience working with older adults or adults with mental health difficulties
- Experience providing student placements and supervision
- Experience integrating care across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
- Experience providing supervision and support to other staff
Nice to have
- Leadership qualification or training
- Previous knowledge and experience of inpatient mental health settings
- Negotiating and managing conflict in clinical situations
What’s offered
- Career development for clinical and non-clinical roles
- Ongoing training and support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
