Keyworker - Occupational Therapist

Are you a newly-qualified Occupational Therapist, or maybe you have some experience working post-qualification in mental health? Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of older people with severe mental illness and using your occupational therapy skills to promote routine, volition and occupational performance using assessment, practical skills and knowledge? Based in Oxford, this newly created role will be working alongside experienced clinicians to support improved mental health, social inclusion, improved physical health and greater quality of life. You will be professionally supported and the Preceptorship Flyer programme is an example of this - a great way to learn and grow with structured guidance in place.,

• Engaging older people with severe mental illness
• Holding a caseload and managing a range of complexity
• Supporting carers in their role
• Supporting non-registered staff in developing their skills
• Contributing to the development of this enhanced service within the Older Adult CMHT
  
  Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure you're your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team