Occupational therapist

Introduction

Are you a recently qualified Occupational Therapist looking a position to embark on a rewarding career, where you are supported in everything you do? If so, join Farmfield Hospital in Charlwood, Surrey and give your career the best start. This is a full time positon and flexible working could be considered.

Working alongside a dedicated team you will be working at a service that provides specialist care that is specifically designed to support low and medium secure services for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act.

You will be responsible for planning and facilitating evidence-based group and individual programmes, maximising independence and supporting safe re-settlement into the community where possible.

You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and will enjoy hands-on experience, receiving guidance and supervision from experienced healthcare professionals. You will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward.

As an Occupational Therapist you will:

• Manage a caseload of complex clients using an evidence-based approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. These will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life.
• Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions. The OT team follows MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).
• Contribute to risk assessments, attend ward rounds and CPA meetings where you will feedback on patients’ engagement in Occupational Therapy. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous electronic records are maintained.
• Develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout the patient’s rehabilitation journey.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• A UK HCPC registration or applied for
• Previous experience of working in a mental health setting (this can be from practice placements).
• Effective written/verbal communication skills
• To be able to work as part of a team

Where you will be working

Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN

You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, situated next to Gatwick.

You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.

The Provider Collaborative for Secure Care Kent, Surrey and Sussex is a collaboration of all of the National Health Service and Independent Sector Providers of medium and low secure hospital services and forensic community clinical services in the geographical footprint of four counties (Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex) and two unitary authorities (Brighton & Hove and Medway). The Provider Collaborative comprises nine hospital sites as well as community services operated by three NHS mental health trusts. It serves an adult population of approximately 3.6 million people.

The Provider Collaborative is led and commissioned (via delegated commissioning from Integrated Care Boards) by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Provider Collaborative's combined resources improve care pathways for patients and give opportunities for pathway development, shared safety and quality improvement, service innovation, specialisation and for shared staff training and networking.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £31,049 - £37,700
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.