Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Team

at  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the OT service within a Community Mental Health Team.
The successful candidate will work within the CMHT, embedding the principles of Occupational Therapy by using the philosophy of occupation within a recovery framework. The role will offer the chance for some service development opportunities as well as supervision of junior staff and students.
The role is part of an Occupational Therapy Team. The OT’s are based within a multi-disciplinary team and as such some team responsibilities of a clinical nature are required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Works without direct supervision to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions with autonomy in secondary care and community settings to include lone working e.g. patients own home.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles within the occupational model.
To develop expertise in identified clinical areas.
To provide leadership through supervision, induction, training and education of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, support staff and volunteers according to organisational policy and accepted professional standards.
To demonstrate a commitment to the education of Occupational Therapy students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision of students on practice placement
To work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and with voluntary organisations, local authority and other appropriate health and social care sectors to negotiate care provision across the primary/secondary care interface
To maintain clinical records in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Applies specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy across a range of procedures that are underpinned by theory, evidence based practice and continued professional development.
Applies clinical reasoning and problem solving skills/techniques.
Within an identified area, assumes professional autonomy, responsibility and accountability to implement Occupational Therapy to enable the service user to maximise function, promote independence, health and well-being.
Works to the remit of professional role and responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary professional and multi-agency context.
Prioritises workload and takes an increased responsibility for management of self and caseload
Identifies and assesses of occupational needs/problems
gathers information from a wide range of sources and analysis through observational interview and individual discussion;
uses standardised and non-standardised assessment tools to identify occupational and functional needs in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure;
accurately records assessment method and outcome, professional judgement and decisions taken;
from the results of the preliminary assessments and in consultation with the client, identifies the need for further assessment, appropriate intervention and/or negotiates with other services/agencies to meet additional care needs.
Makes judgements/decisions and formulates specific management plans for meeting needs:
based on the assessment results and through negotiation with the client, agrees the goals and priorities of intervention and the methods to be adopted in relation to self-care, productivity and leisure;
understands and applies motivational principles to gain co-operation of others.
Considers the range of interventions that are appropriate/feasible
selects, develops and initiates individual occupational therapy interventions which could be utilised taking into account the unique and specific therapeutic needs of clients and carers;
uses graded occupations as an essential aspect of the ongoing assessment and treatment.
Monitors and evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of the occupational therapy intervention plan through a reflective model demonstrating: -
knowledge to measure and reflect critically on practice
skills in relation to analysis of outcomes.
Applies fine motor skills to include high levels of dexterity and hand eye coordination e.g. use of fine tools relevant to cognitive/perceptual tests.
Demonstrates the ability to accept the standards of others without prejudice and regardless of race, religion, politics, socio-economic background and lifestyle
Demonstrates attitudes that ensure the expressed needs and choices of clients and carers become the focus of the care management process.

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