Occupational Therapist within RESETNHS

Job summary

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We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced occupational therapist to join the award-winning Rough Sleepers Mental Health Team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and mental health interventions. The overall purpose of the post holder is to ensure that individuals who are referred into the service have their occupational needs assessed and interventions/recommendations are identified to meet these needs and that these are incorporated into an overall formulation of need and appropriate plan of care. The post holder will also be expected to be available for consultation, support and participation within wider MDTs to advise and support our RESET partners.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients, their families and RESET partners.
• The post holder will be responsible for providing the occupational therapy process within RESET service, helping to inform support services and the rough sleeper team.
• Working in the Rough Sleeper mental health team and RESET service.
• Managing a complex caseload including key working and responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified.
• Delivering occupational therapy assessment and interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing complex mental health related difficulties, substance misuse and homelessness.

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification as well as information about the RESET service.

About us

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.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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