Job summaryLarch ward at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our acute OT team and the ward MDT caring for older adults with functional mental health needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated occupational therapist, with good communication skills and a drive for clinical excellence working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobThe post includes providing OT assessments and interventions, with a focus on the promotion of recovery, to facilitate discharge from the inpatient ward through establishing roles and routines, engagement in meaningful activities and relapse prevention.
The role also includes carrying out OT assessments in home environments to identify OT interventions, equipment and support needs as part of discharge planning.
There is an expectation to be involved in projects and service developments happening within the team, allowing the post-holder to develop both their own skills and contribute to continuous service improvements.
The post is open to newly qualified OT graduates, as well for more experienced OTs who wish to develop their clinical skills in this area of practice. We also welcome applications from final year OT students still waiting for their HCPC registration.
About usWe encourage and support learning and professional development through regular clinical and professional supervision and yearly appraisals. We have a robust range of AHP training, OT networking and CPD opportunities.
We offer a Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified Occupational Therapists in their first year of practice. Additional training is supported and encouraged.
Job responsibilities- To apply an understanding of mental health conditions and the implications these have on functional ability and quality of life for older adults.
- To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team to support care planning during admission and discharge planning.
- To carry out home assessments when required,
- To work closely with Larch Home First team and the discharge team.
- To carry out a range of OT assessments and OT treatment interventions.
- To be involved in mobility assessments and the prescription of equipment
- To liaise with wider community services, carers and support networks.
- To be involved in the day-to-day running of the existing therapeutic group programme and the development of new groups, including writing protocols , risk assessment and evaluation.
- To participate in MDT meetings, case conferences and care review meetings
- To work alongside OT colleagues, OT support staff and OT students, including providing guidance and supervision when applicable.
Person SpecificationEssential- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- HCPC registration as an occupational therapist or as a student in process of registration
Desirable- Experience in working with people with mental health difficulties
- Experience in working with older adults
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of running groups/activities
- Experience of being supervised
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
