Occupational Therapist

Due to career progression we have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join an established Occupational Therapy team on Ward 5 Neuropsychiatry inpatient service, Harplands Hospital. On Ward 5 we provide evidence based, research led, person centred assessment, creating an innovative service. Working in partnership with patients and carers to maximise choice, independence and rehabilitation opportunities for adults with mental health needs as a result of a neurological disorder or brain injury. You will need to be flexible and willing to work in an acute environment, where prompt assessment and decision making are necessary to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital. You will also need the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) and with community providers. Our MDT is made up of a wide range of professions with specialist knowledge of the field, this include consultant psychiatrists, nurses, HCSW's, psychology, SALT, OT's & Physiotherapists. The service also works closely with our community neuropsychiatry service to support our service users to reach their potential through assessment of their needs and abilities. This post will provide an opportunity to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country. Main duties of the job Provide a clinical and professional service as a member of the Neuropsychiatric Multi-Disciplinary Team MDT Operationally responsible as a clinician for their own caseload and the supervision of staff as required within the Service. This post includes skilled clinical work and requires the post holder to adapt to unpredictable changes and demands on the service. To promote the implementation of evidence based / client centred practice. To take responsibility for own Continuous Professional Development To uphold professional standards, to ensure high standard and quality clinical care. To promote the involvement of patients and carers in mental health service provision., To assist in the development of local strategies pertaining to Occupational Therapy. To follow the national Occupational Therapy standards and guidelines incorporating national and local professional strategies and clinical guidelines for the introduction of evidence based practice. To follow all clinical and professional protocols, standards and care pathways within Occupational Therapy and the service. To participate in any clinically led research using he principles of evidence based practice. To assist qualified staff in the provision of clinical supervision. To act at all times in accordance with the Health Professions Councils Professional Code of Conduct. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post holders autonomous practice. To ensure good standard of clinical practice, maintaining effective caseload management. To plan, organise, administer and / or supervise occupational therapy goal orientated evidence based practice. To plan monitor, evaluate and modify treatment

Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Willing to participate in training events Evidence of CPD Experience Essential

• Evidence of working within Mental Health Services or Neurology Services. Understanding of Evidence Based Practice.
  
  Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.' Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
  
  The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system including twilight shifts, DBS and our staff parking is free on all our main sites.
Our team is on an incredible journey of innovation and we'd like you to be part of it. If you are an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate qualified nurse, who would like the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge & skills, please get in touch. The Trust supports our staff parking is free on all our main sites. In return we offer; A competitive progressive salary We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44) Uniform provided Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression Excellent pension scheme available 27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata) Free parking