Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Autism Speciality

Job Overview
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6 month fixed term maternity cover post
We are looking for a B5 HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Mental Health & Autism team within our dynamic and friendly Stafford Integrated Mental Health Team, based at St Georges Hospital.
We will consider Internal MPFT Occupational Therapy Apprentices that are in their final year of studies.
You will support people with MH conditions who also have ADHD, Autism or have Neurodivergent traits.
You will be able to demonstrate drive and motivation in providing recovery-based Occupational Therapy interventions whilst processing the skills, knowledge and passion to be working with MH service users and autistic people, contributing to delivery of a package of care to promote recovery.
You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time, to individuals within each area. You will be part of an established multi-disciplinary team that has a strong emphasis on delivering evidence-based psychological interventions to meet the needs of individuals with secondary mental health needs in our neighbourhood.
The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday between 9am–5pm. The role requires you to travel over a large geographical area, so you will require access to suitable transport for work purposes.
Main Duties of the Job
This role will give you a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills as an Occupational Therapist to the benefit of both service users and the service as a whole.

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific occupational therapy assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need and to maximise an individual’s abilities.
• Provide support and supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  Working for Our Organisation
  Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
  We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
  We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
  We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
  The Successful Candidate Can Expect the Following
• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trust’s appraisal process.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular, high-quality clinical, professional and managerial supervision.
• Involvement in the Occupational Therapy community mental health forum, which offers monthly professional networking and development opportunities.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical well-being of staff in the pathway.
• A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
• Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust, making us a great trust to work for.
• Staff well-being is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year.
  Person Specification
  Qualifications
  Essential Criteria
• Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy
• BAOT Registered
• Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of COT

Experience
Essential Criteria

• Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting adults experiencing mental health-related difficulties
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
• Experience of leading/contributing to CPA/SAP process

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
• Experience of working with people with Autism

Knowledge
Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of the COT Mental Health Strategy
• Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
• Knowledge of COT Professional Code of conduct
• Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models, interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures.