Occupational Therapist

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro:cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC**

As The Occupational Therapist Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
• Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1:to:1 with patients and also leading group work
• Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
• Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients Occupational Needs
• Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
• Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
• Experience in mental health
• Ability to take on challenges
• An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
• Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

Benefits

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of GBP34,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
• Active involvement within the OT professional network
• Opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
• Free on:site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only GBP1 per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 1544

for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV