ID - 1695
Position: Occupational Therapist
Salary: £38,000/ hour
Shift Pattern: Fulltime Time Days, 37.5-hours a week.
Location: Dewsbury WF12
Hospital Overview
The hospital in Dewsbury is a modern mental health treatment unit. The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, patient practice kitchens, sensory area, patient social area, art rooms, and dedicated support service areas.
The service provides bespoke treatment packages across three wards for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit provides a modern, homely environment promoting independence while employing an experienced multi-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress.
Job Opportunity
We are looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the team. The role of the OT is to work closely with the Therapy Assistants and the Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic, and recreational activities and interventions. The work will take place on the wards, in the hospital grounds, and in the community. It is such an exciting opportunity to be able to invest more time in fewer patients to provide the very best service and help them recover and progress.
The candidate should have good leadership and communication skills. The role will be to provide a high-quality service that meets the needs of the individual patients.
The role of the Occupational Therapist will include managing members of the therapy team, overseeing service provision in a variety of areas, and providing supervision to junior staff.
The role will also involve delivering a range of innovative interventions that motivate and engage individuals to improve their occupational skills and mental well-being.
There will be opportunities for assessing, intervening, and evaluating progress in line with MDT care plans. The post requires someone who is willing to find new and creative ways to work with clients with a range of presenting difficulties.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will also include:
* Being involved in reducing restrictive interventions
* Good clinical note-taking
* Planning skills
* Good time management
* Engagement in department meetings and supervision
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the HCPC
* Experience: Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or working with clients with mental health diagnoses or challenging behaviours for at least 2 years would be desirable. Additionally, a qualification in Sensory Integration Training would also be desirable. However, there will be training and learning opportunities. Supervision will be provided by a qualified clinician.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* When are you available for an interview?
* How soon can you join us?
* Do you need a Sponsorship for Fulltime Job ?
* Do you have Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and registration with the HCPC ?
* Do you have experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or working with clients with mental health diagnosis or challenging behaviours for at least 2 years ?
Work Location: In person