Occupational Therapist - Amersham (+ £3,500 incentive scheme)

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  • Amersham, Buckinghamshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Are you an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about Mental Health? Do you want to join a supportive community mental health team in High Wycombe or Amersham?The Chiltern CMHT Adult Mental Health Team, based in Amersham. We are looking for an Occupational Therapy professional whom are committed to providing exceptional care and treatment to adults facing mental health challenges.Your work will be supported by a skilled leadership team from various fields, providing guidance and facilitating forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists.This role is eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme.Main duties of the job
  • Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments in collaboration with service users and their families/carers, and present findings to the team.
  • Manage a caseload of clients with complex Occupational Therapy needs, using evidence-based, patient-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
  • Develop and monitor treatment plans to ensure the safety, well-being, and independence of service users, working closely with partner agencies when necessary.
  • Provide specialist support and education to service users and carers regarding various aspects of occupational therapy, including equipment fitting.
  • Engage in continuous professional development by participating in practice development initiatives, supervision, reflective practice forums, and maintaining competency through Continuous Personal Development.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.About usOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
  • 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 apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum | Pro-Rata (plus £3,500 incentive scheme)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number267-BM6973210-3FJob locationsAmersham HospitalWhielden StreetAmershamHP7 0JDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
Desirable
  • Experience of working in Mental Health
SkillsEssential
  • Appropriate experience, usually a minimum of two years post qualification experience.
  • Experience of working with the mental health service users in a variety of settings
  • Experience of working collaboratively with carers to meet both the needs of the carer and the user.
Desirable
  • Community work with people with mental health needs.
  • Experience of supervising student placements.
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
Desirable
  • Experience of working in Mental Health
SkillsEssential
  • Appropriate experience, usually a minimum of two years post qualification experience.
  • Experience of working with the mental health service users in a variety of settings
  • Experience of working collaboratively with carers to meet both the needs of the carer and the user.
Desirable
  • Community work with people with mental health needs.
  • Experience of supervising student placements.

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