One of my clients has requested cover for a 3 month period within their service. Start date has been penned for the next few weeks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience with an excellent service.

I am looking to recruit a locum Band 6 OT, to work in an adult impatient unit in Oxford.

Preferably the worker would be available Mon-Fri 9-5 (37.5 hours), but part time applicants will be considered

The below skills and requirements have ben specified

Can sit alongside men in acute mental health distress, build rapport, empathise with their experiences and quickly develop trusting therapeutic relationships.
Works from a recovery and strengths orientated perspective withholding judgement and maintaining belief and hope in someone's potential.
Has the personal resources to maintain their own reliance and can tolerate high levels of expressed distress and often traumatic personal histories of the men we work with.
Can work in a non-judgemental way with those who misuse drugs and alcohol as part of their coping.
Are able to adapt their skills to support individuals with a diagnosis of Autism and Asperger's.
Has an understanding of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and the associated core assessments (our Inpatient clinical pathway is based on MOHO).
Is able to work autonomously seeking guidance when required.
Feels confident in their professional assessments and can advocate for alternative perspectives with in the MDT.
Is happy completing ADL/PADL assessments and home visits.
Is preferably a car driver.

If you would like more information please contact .

Yasmin

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