Occupational Therapist - Living Well with Psychosis

Job overview

Are you passionate about recovery-focused, person-centred care? Do you want to make a real difference to people living with psychosis? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our dynamic and compassionate team.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, creative Occupational Therapist to join our Older Peoples Living Well with Psychosis team. This role is part of an innovative pathway designed to support individuals with complex mental health needs in building fulfilling lives beyond diagnosis.

Main duties of the job

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

The role is based within our Stepped Care Therapy team, a collaborative service comprising Psychologists and Occupational Therapy professionals. You’ll receive supervision from a Senior Occupational Therapist specialising in psychosis and have the opportunity to connect and coordinate with others professionals across the pathway. We offer comprehensive training and excellent scope to apply occupational formulation and structured treatment planning. You’ll work in close partnership with a diverse multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, community psychiatric nurses, support workers, and social workers. A full driving licence and access to transport is essential for this post.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

• To deliver a rehabilitation focused service specifically focusing on the patients with complex psychosis receiving treatment within OPAC directorate.
• In partnership with the patient/ service user , the Occupational Therapist supports a match between the abilities of the person, the demands of their occupations and the demands of the environment to improve independence and participation in daily life.
• They, with the service user, will develop agreed goals, a sense of hope and optimism, and thus reduce stigma.
• In line with Nice guidelines the post holder will deliver a coordinated provision of psychiatric rehabilitation, through occupational therapy assessments and interventions and the principles of recovery.
• The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assure a high standard of care for service users and their relatives/carers.