band 6 Occupational Therapist

To conduct comprehensive functional assessments for patients within the locality who are experiencing acute mental health diagnosis and cognitive impairment. All assessments and interventions are predominantly conducted in patient's home environment. To conduct assessments to support patients who experience deterioration in their physical health and provide interventions to support their functioning. To provide specialist occupational therapy to clients with complex needs using evidenced-based / client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions at all stages of the service user's journey; cognitive and functional assessment to support diagnosis, advising on dementia design, home modification, assistive technology, therapeutic activities and cognitive rehabilitation. To conduct comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions utilizing the occupational therapy process. Deliver personalized, and goal-orientated rehabilitation to enable timely discharges, reduce care package and delay care home placements. To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a comprehensive approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance. To use evidence-based principles to apply clinical skills and reasoning in occupational therapy, assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation which include individual and group orientated approaches., The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description, The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

• BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
• HCPC registration
Experience Essential
• Application of core OT skills and OT process
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Work experience in a health or social care or voluntary sector setting.
• Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge Essential
• Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations
• Research methodology
• Core skills of OT process
• Models of practice
• Clinical and environmental risk
• Equality and diversity
• Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
• Principles of clinical governance
• Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
• Group work theory and practice
Skills Essential
• Organisational ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
• Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
• Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
• Group work skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
• Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
• Contribution to service development and the training of others
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
• Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences, Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
• Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
• High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
• HCPC registration
Experience Essential
• Application of core OT skills and OT process
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Work experience in a health or social care or voluntary sector setting.
• Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge Essential
• Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations
• Research methodology
• Core skills of OT process
• Models of practice
• Clinical and environmental risk
• Equality and diversity
• Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
• Principles of clinical governance
• Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
• Group work theory and practice
Skills Essential
• Organisational ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
• Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
• Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
• Group work skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
• Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
• Contribution to service development and the training of others
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Desirable
• Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences, Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
• Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
• High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
• Ability to travel between sites
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
  
  West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.