Occupational Therapist
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Job overview
Do you enjoy working with people with mental health difficulties on goals that support their recovery?
Do you have experience working clinically in a mental health setting?
There is a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered individual to join the Sandford Ward in Oxford as an Occupational Therapist, working with male adults of the age of 65 and over who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Successful candidates must be confident in their assessment and clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage their time effectively and be a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills are required and the ability to be adaptable, flexible and creative when working with people with varying levels of need.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities of the role include:
- To carry out the initial screening and assessment of all service users admitted to the ward and to undertake intensive short-term treatment where appropriate.
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the ward and community settings and on home visits.
- To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, transferring service users to the AMHT / CMHT, other teams within the Trust, or third sector organisations when appropriate
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.