A great new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Dorking, Surrey area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.
This mental hospital provides acute mental health service along with a 3-bedded step-down, community-focused ward. The service supports males of working age, experiencing an acute mental health episode, providing the necessary levels of care required during crises.
To be considered for this position you must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities, and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
2. Receive and respond promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation/progress.
3. Ensure the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.
4. Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with company policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
5. Contribute to business growth by actively promoting therapy services in line with the local unit's business plan.
6. Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient's rehabilitation.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
1. Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
2. Patient-centric & commitment to delivering high quality care.
3. Fine-tuned decision-making skills.
4. Excellent organisational capability.
5. Effective communication skills.
The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of GBP38,000 per annum. 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:
1. Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.
2. Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
3. Enhanced maternity pay in line with NHS.
4. Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
5. Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave.
6. Online benefits and cash back rewards.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Just drive scheme.
9. SMART Pension option.
Reference ID: 3258. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.
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