Senior Occupational Therapist
You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers
This service aims to support patients in a range of community-based activities as part of a full treatment programme and to prepare them in moving through their discharge pathway towards a community- based placement
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist with a current HCPC Registration
As the Senior Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Co-ordinating and managing on a day-to-day basis the effective operation of the Occupational Therapy Service, reflective of agreed contact targetsLeading on the planning and delivery of multi-disciplinary therapeutic patient activity programmes across the hospital
Provide clinical support and professional supervision to the occupational therapy team
Providing specialist clinical interventions led by evidence based practice to enhance patients recovery and sense of wellbeing through engagement in occupationCollaborating with External agencies to maintain links with community activities and Patient social inclusion programs: Koestler Trust, community art festivals
Conveying the strategic development of the service in line with Care Quality Commission, Governance, National Care Standards & Professional Specific Agendas, in collaboration with the Regional Head Occupational Therapist
Maintaining a clinical case load
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience of supervising or line managing staffExcellent communication skills and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Proven experience of leading and facilitating individual/group sessions
Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in mental health ideally within an inpatient setting
The successful Lead Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £35,392 - £42,618 per annum DOE. 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:
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysFree DBS check
Opportunities for further career development
A Group Personal Pension Plan GPPP
Employee Assistance Programme EAP
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
Flexible benefits, including preferential rates and access to schemes such as gym memberships, cycle-to-work, healthcare cash plan and shopping discounts
Free meals and parking on site whilst on duty
Reference ID: 2539To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV