Position Overview
Are you an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist wanting to join a dynamic team as a Senior Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner? We are looking for two Clinicians to share their expertise with the patients and the teams. Could this be you? We are looking for a senior clinician with a mental health background, who is enthusiastic to develop their clinical practice within innovative and supportive multidisciplinary teams, treating patients in their own homes. The Community Therapy Service aims to provide high quality integrated therapy services working as a key member of the community MDT. We work closely with other multidisciplinary team members, social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Practitioner – Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist you will provide high quality mental health rehabilitation to patients (adults) referred to or within the Community Therapy Service (CTS). You will use your expertise to help patients achieve their rehab goals and guide other CTS practitioners in supporting patients with their mental health needs. You will be supporting our community response physical health pathway. You will also work closely with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to minimise duplication, maximise efficiency and facilitate a seamless pathway between the two services for the patient understanding the roles and responsibilities of the clinicians for establishing and delivering a care plan for the patient.
This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have excellent CPD opportunities available including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management. Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.
Qualifications and Experience
- Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent
- NMC/HCPC registration
- Desirable: Mental Health Experience
- Essential: Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience
- Essential: Previous mental health experience as a band 5 or equivalent
- Desirable: Good knowledge of rehab & community services
- Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Essential: Good knowledge and skills in elderly care/rehabilitation and have specific clinical expertise in elderly care and rehabilitation
- Desirable: Experience of supervising student placements
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good knowledge and skills in elderly care/rehabilitation and have specific clinical expertise in elderly care and rehabilitation
- Experience supervising student placements
Benefits
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Location
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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.
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