Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Older Adults CMHT

Job overview

Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Community Mental Health Team – East Hub (1 post) – Based at Little Bromwich  Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent band 5 to join our Community Mental Health Team.

The successful applicant will work closely with  the band 6 OT, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Community Mental Health Nurses  and admiral Nurses as well as have close links with in-patient units, CERTS (community enablement and recovery team,  OPIP (older peoples intervention Programme),  and Social Services.    The CMHT’s also liaise with primary care specifically GP’s, and the third sector.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist will be required to undertake comprehensive OT assessments using a number of standardised tools and models, including MOHO (model of human Occupation).  The OT will apply formulation skills in setting appropriate goals and work together with the service user in achieving these goals by application of appropriate interventions.

A core role of his post is inputting into the division wide OPIP service which offers interventions in group and one to one settings for service users with organic and/or mental health needs.

The OT will be directly supervised by the band 6.

The Mental Health Services for Older People division within the Trust values the role of occupational therapy within its teams and promotes regular managerial, professional and clinical supervision.  There also training opportunities within the Trust and support of continuing professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.