Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the City and South Oxfordshire Team as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. There are two bases to choose from in Oxford and in Abingdon.The successful applicant will provide assessment and develop bespoke interventions for a caseload of service users with a learning disability with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred approaches and delivered in accordance with HCPC and College of Occupational Therapy (COT) requirements. You will be joining one of two friendly multi-disciplinary Oxfordshire teams who are committed to ensuring that the health needs of individuals with a learning disability are equitably met. Oxford Health has a strong Occupational Therapy leadership team who regularly offer training and OT away days. The LD OT team meets regularly to offer peer support, CPD opportunities and training. You will receive regular individual supervision, training and support within this role to help transfer your skills and develop competencies in this specialist field.Main duties of the job Manage a caseload of service users with physical and mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred approaches. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Play an active role in the planning and evaluation of Occupational Therapy Services. You will work as an Occupational Therapist within the Learning Disability multidisciplinary team contributing to the delivery of care pathways for Autism, Challenging Behaviour, Mental health, Epilepsy, Dementia and Complex health.The role will involve carrying out Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment as well as contributing to the generic work and service developments within the team.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups