Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Hillingdon Mental Health Inpatient Service. The role covers the treatment wards (2x18-bedded male and female wards) and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (8-bedded male PICU).

We are looking for people who are passionate about OT and want the opportunity to focus on their clinical OT skills, and who have ideas to grow and develop the OT provision within inpatient services.

A key aspect of this role includes crossover working and collaborative contributions to the Health Based Place of Safety (HBPOS) and The Lighthouse, supporting individuals in crisis through timely Occupational Therapy input, risk management, discharge planning and collaborative multidisciplinary interventions. This provides an opportunity to work across acute inpatient and crisis pathways, ensuring continuity of care and promoting recovery-focused outcomes for service users.

You will have opportunities to:

• Contribute to assessment and intervention planning across inpatient wards, HBPOS, and The Lighthouse
• Support service users transitioning between acute, crisis, and community pathways
• Supervise junior staff and students
• Act as a Practice Educator
• Access a wide range of internal and external training opportunities
• Build your leadership skills as part of your progression toward Band 7 roles within CNWL

Main Duties

Occupational therapists hold a key role within the MDT, which will include individual and groupwork, consultation, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the RCoT Professional standards and ethics. The role also includes cross-service working with the HBPoS and The Lighthouse, providing OT input to support people in crisis, contribute to discharge planning, and promote smooth transitions from acute and crisis services.

You will be using MoHO, sensory and other evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on-going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning.

The role requires integrated evidence-based practice and skilful use of assessments & interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.

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• Specialised OT & Mental health training comprehensive offer of OT to OT training sessions, as well as specialised training depending on area of interest such as sensory integration and trauma informed care.
• Shadow and develop skills in our neighbouring services, allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients.
• Mentoring and coaching sessions supporting you with your development and growth into the role, including a bespoke 1:1 induction by Head OT tailored to your specific needs.
• Monthly supervision from the lead OT for Hillingdon Inpatient Services
• You will be supported in developing your management and leadership skills through supervising others, supporting students and developing new initiatives for the service.
• Opportunities to get involved in the established Research and Development structures in OT, including specialist forums and valuable networks.
• A truly inclusive and diverse workspace
• Staff health and wellbeing schemes
• QI training and support to bring your strengths and skills to service development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: Degree (or Diploma) in Occupational Therapy; Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist, or eligible for registration.

Desirable: Relevant work/voluntary experience or training in mental health services.

Experience

Essential: Significant post qualification experience in adult mental health settings as an OT; experience with complex severe & enduring mental health conditions; use of standardised OT assessments; working autonomously and in an MDT; drafting group protocols; partnership working; comprehensive risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable: Audit/research projects; facilitating training sessions; supervision of qualified OT staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: Clear concept of OT and models of practice; good communication skills; ability to prioritise; creative engagement; timely reporting; ongoing CPD; culturally sensitive approach; awareness of safeguarding.

Desirable: Research and development; knowledge of sensory integration; trauma-informed approaches.

Personal Characteristics

Essential: Professional confidence; willingness to work flexibly; good organizational skills; ability to manage conflict; positive role model; high personal motivation; encourage patient participation; willingness to develop.

Other

Essential: Understanding of National Policies, Equal Opportunities and Code of Ethics.

Desirable: Membership of RCoT.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check required. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. UK professional registration required.

Employer Details

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Address: Riverside Centre, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Contact

Lead Occupational Therapist: Francis Maina
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