band 5 Occupational Therapist

To provide routine occupational therapy interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of his/her occupations in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment (adapted from Creek 2003). The post holder works alongside more senior experienced therapist(s) to consolidate and develop their skills, through regular contact and supervision from the senior therapist(s). They will contribute to the Occupational Therapy plans for people with complex needs in various mental health settings. They will not be the responsible therapist in assessing and providing occupational therapy plans for people with complexity and high risk with occupational needs. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist and it is a highly valued role in our Trust's approach to multi-disciplinary care. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our Occupational Therapy workforce. We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Fylde Coast Rotation. If you are an OT who would like to expand your experience within different mental health settings we currently have a vacancy for a full time band 5 Occupational Therapist: Within the rotational post you will be based with a variety of teams across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. You will work within each team for 12 months. The teams will include;

• Older Adult Community Mental Health Services (Fylde Coast Rapid Intervention & Treatment Team (RITT), includes Care Home Liaison) and Memory Assessment Service (MAS)
• Adult Community Mental Health Services (Adult CMHT)
• Older Adult In-Patient Mental Health Wards
The successful candidate will be responsible for caseloads, assessing patients within the hospital, community and home environments and supporting with patient cantered care. They will also be expected to undertake supervision of support staff and assist in local developments related to the Occupational Therapy.

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