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Location: Northampton
We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Bracken & Maple Medium Secure
Permanent, Full time
£37,969 - £45,418
Location: Northampton
We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior occupational therapist to join the occupational therapy team in the medium secure division providing a service for males and females presenting a wide range of diagnoses and diverse occupational needs.
The post is specifically for the Women’s Blended Service, a unique and highly successful NHS pilot project. The service consists of three wards; an admissions and stabilisation unit feeding into two active rehabilitation units. Due to the dynamic and responsive nature of the service, post holders will have the opportunity to work with patients on admission and follow them through their recovery journey in preparation for community reintegration and discharge.
You will work with a specialised MDT to contribute towards delivering individualised recovery and rehabilitation packages. The OT team is supported by technical instructors and a team of Rehab Support Workers, providing opportunity for co-production and collaborative goal setting.
We are seeking a senior occupational therapist to further establish the service, bring new and innovative ideas based on current research and contribute to the development of the longer-term vision and strategy.
The occupational therapy team use both the Model of Human Occupation and the VdT Model of Creative Ability, so knowledge of these practice model would be advantageous; however, this is a unique development opportunity.
You will be responsible for managing an OT and technical instructors. You will report directly to the Lead Occupational Therapist.
Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives.
Summary Of The Role
* Complete full assessments of patients’ occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
* Utilise relevant standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
* Devise core treatment programmes, utilising graded activities.
* Implement group and individual treatments to achieve therapeutic goals.
* Contribute to all aspects of risk assessment and management, within your clinical area.
* Evaluate and modify interventions, utilising appropriate outcome measures.
* Undertake, where appropriate, the work required of a CPA Care Co-ordinator.
* Practice in accordance with legislation relevant to your clinical area.
Your Profile
* Minimum one year post registration experience.
* Experience of leading individual and group interventions
* Contribute to the supervision of students
* Experience of training and developing other staff and/or students
* Evidence of contributing to service development activities
* Evidence of contributing to research and clinical audit activities
What’s in it for you?
We offer an excellent benefits package including Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to further qualifications including an Executive MBA Programme and Coaching and Mentoring Qualifications. On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds.
Interested?
Please apply or contact Samantha Pendry
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Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care
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