Introduction
Are you an experienced and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Thornford Park Hospital, which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats.
You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaptation, and development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.
You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload, including completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
At Thornford Park, you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.
To start your career at Thornford Park and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!
Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:
1. Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, service users, carers/supporters/family members, stakeholders, and agencies
2. Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, including support staff and assistants
3. Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
4. Supporting the completion of appraisals and personal development plans with junior staff
5. Developing and implementing appropriate policies, protocols, and care pathways
To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:
* Occupational Therapy qualification
* Extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience with adults who have complex needs
* Experience applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
* Evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
* Highly specialist knowledge of assessment and treatment models
* Knowledge of working with vulnerable individuals with LD&A and mental illness
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £42,640
* 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
There are additional benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
Where you will be working:
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
You will work at Thornford Park, supporting patients with mental illness and complex care needs, including those with histories of offending or previous placement failures. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting recovery and rehabilitation.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a broad network of services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees across 10 countries.
Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes safeguarding and welfare of service users. All candidates will require a DBS disclosure.
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