Band 5 Occupational Therapist Rotation

As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients, addressing quality of life, physical, cognitive, affective, social and environmental issues either on an individual or a group basis, utilising a range of therapeutic skills in accordance with devised treatment plans, in both hospital and in the community settings. You will have an opportunity to hone your skills as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings, supporting lifelong learning and CPD opportunities will be available for you to access during your employment. The post holder is a full member of the multidisciplinary team and the Therapy team and is responsible for a caseload of patients as delegated by the Senior or Team Leader of the clinical service. The post holder will set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using local and standardized assessments and outcome measures, where appropriate.

The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to develop their clinical skills and knowledge in a variety of settings (see below) working with experienced clinicians and within supportive environments. Rotations are available in the following areas: Acute Physical - Whittington Health NHS Trust Social Services - Islington Social Services Intermediate Care - Whittington Health NHS Trust Adult Mental Health - Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust Complex Rehabilitation - Central and North West London NHS Trust Paediatrics - Whittington Health NHS Trust Community Learning Disabilities Service - Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

• New staff to the rotation are normally placed in the acute setting for the first 2 rotations. All staff are expected to complete 2 acute physical rotations.
Some rotations require staff to have completed their preceptorship before they can be considered to rotate to them. Also there is a 7 day working requirement across acute services in place and this may extend to other services in the future. Band 5 training is provided and the group meet regularly for peer support.