[ref. d42241116] Croydon - Occupational Therapist

Shift Patterns: Part time 24.6 hours a week.

Information about the Role: Occupational Therapist at Elizabeth your duties will include the following:

• Composing and articulating occupational therapy reports based on assessment and treatment.
• Responsible for the clinical Occupational Therapy provision for patients.
• To oversee the activity needs of the patients in and beyond care, ensuring that support is offered to care workers and activity staff to ensure adequate activity provision for patients.
• To undertake occupational therapy assessments and treatment.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with company and professional standards and provide activity/audit reports as required.
• To support the organisation, delivery, and monitoring of the service.
• Carry continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and assessment of patients' occupational therapy needs, along with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapy.
• Assess and provide equipment to aid rehabilitation and improve quality of life, ensuring that appropriate instruction, training and safety awareness is given where needed.
• Promote maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to needs

Information about the Service: Elizabeth House Hospital has 30 mental health beds across four units. The Hospital is able to offer a 24 hour acute admission within a safe and secure environment. .

Necessary Experience or Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with appropriate professional body (HCPC)
• Someone who has a real passion for caring and helping people.
• At least 6-months experience of working as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to work on shift/rota pattern.
• Have the right to the work in the UK

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