Occupational Therapist

Are you an OT looking for a new challenge in an innovative, one‑of‑a‑kind mental health service and to build on a very exciting quality improvement project aimed at improving the transition from inpatient admission back into the community?

If so, we may have just the role you're looking for. Maple Lodge is a self‑contained, 15‑bedded, mixed‑gender Mental Health Open Rehabilitation Unit located in Boston. We are seeking to appoint a full‑time Occupational Therapist to replace the current post holder.

Alongside the main duties within the remit of a ward Occupational Therapist, highlighted below, you will have the opportunity to be part of the implementation of the new Model of Care and the continued development of the community access transitional programme. This is designed to support clear guidance around the increased role responsibility required as a person works towards discharge.

Please note applicants must be able to drive, as they will have use of a car pool.

If invited to interview you will asked to complete a 10 minute presentation around this theme.

As a valued team member, you will work with service users, carers and the MDT to promote patients’ independence and improve their quality of life and well-being. Occupational performance and participation will be central to your practice, and you will be encouraged to

develop skills which support service users to achieve and maintain meaningful roles and routines.

We are looking for someone who: -

• Evidences a sound level of understanding of the effects of mental illness, alongside an empathetic approach to meet the individual needs of the patient.

Is keen to demonstrate the distinctive contribution and added value the Occupational Therapist.

Can offer the multi-disciplinary team.

Has delivered groups and advice on lifestyle changes, or has a willingness to develop skills in this. area.

Has a desire to be involved in patient co-production projects and empower those you work with.

Evidences a dynamic, creative and positive approach

Exhibits communication skills that shine through, and are essential for this post.

Evidences an understanding of risk assessments and outcome measurement

In Return We Can Offer

• Support from an established team who are forward thinking in their approach.
• Regular expert clinical/managerial supervision from a Band 7 OT and ward manager
• Peer support from fellow band 6 OTs across the in-patient division
• Opportunities to undertake further learning and development in a range of areas including Sensory Intervention & See, Think, Act framework.
  
  

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in Engla

nd. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well-led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We’re really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire McGrath Job title: OT Lead Email address: claire.mcgrath7@nhs.net Telephone number: 07583 135767