Occupational Therapist

Florin Chilian; Brompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

About
Established in April 2006, Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust is an integrated health and social care Trust specialising in the provision of mental health services throughout Kent. The Trust serves a population of approximately 1.8 million people across a mix of urban and rural areas and socio-economic groups.

We aim to provide effective, efficient and high quality care to all clients and the services provided include assessment of need, support, individual or group programmes of care, education and the promotion of mental health issues. These services are provided in a variety of locations including inpatient units, community homes, mental health centres, day treatment units and in clients' own homes. Our Care Programme Approach has encouraged clients to become fully involved in their own programme of care. This ensures that their views and wishes and those of their families and carers are reflected in their treatment of care.

Our Vision
The Trust aims to deliver quality through partnership. Creating a dynamic system of care, so people receive the right help, at the right time, in the right setting with the right outcome.

Our Values

• Respect: We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated.
• Open: Work in a collaborative, transparent way.
• Accountable: We are professional and responsible for our actions.
• Working Together: We work together to make a difference for our service users.
• Innovative: We find creative ways to run efficient, high quality services.
• Excellence: We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working.

Key details

Location: Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Rd, Gillingham, ME7 5NY

Contract type & working pattern:
Contract: Permanent (Includes weekends, rotation of nights, bank holidays)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Band 6

Specialty: North Kent Directorate

Job Overview
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking an opportunity to play a key role in a growing team within community mental health services?

We are excited to invite applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established team at Medway and Swale Home Treatment Team/Rapid Response. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a national initiative that emphasizes the crucial role of OTs in delivering effective interventions within community mental health services.

About The Role

• Work directly with service users in their homes and communities, providing holistic and person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team, contributing to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality services.
• Contribute to a growing team and have the opportunity to shape the future of occupational therapy services within the organisation.

We Are Looking For An OT With

• A strong commitment to community-based mental healthcare.
• Excellent clinical skills and experience in assessment and intervention.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build rapport with service users.
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Working with service users referred to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service.
• To provide short-term specific psychosocial interventions for those who would benefit from crisis interventions.
• To contribute to the planning and implementation of induction, training and education of students and staff.
• To provide effective supervision, support, and guidance for support/peer workers and any work delegated to them.
• Responsible for the delivery of individual care plans for a caseload.
• Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust/directorate for the department.
• Knowledge and expertise in the application of relevant professional theoretical models, and approaches relevant to client groups.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, and emotional information using a variety of mediums.
• The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes.

Minimum Requirements

• A recognised OT professional qualification.
• Registration with the HCPC.
• Two or more years post qualified experience.

For more details, please refer to the attached job description for full details and the main responsibilities of the role.