Overview
The aim of our services is assessment, stabilisation, treatment and engagement, with a view to supporting service users in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs. Our services are recovery-focused, with the aim of preparing individuals for a move to rehabilitation or step-down services, and ultimately, back into the community wherever possible.
Clinical
You would be responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for patients on your allocated caseload, including the delivery of person-centred group and individual therapy sessions. You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user to develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge. You will have the support of an Occupational Therapy team. You will receive regular clinical supervision from an experienced Occupational Therapist on-site, including weekly 1:1 check-ins.
Leadership
You would report directly to the Head Occupational Therapist on site. You would also hold leadership and management responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy service of your allocated ward providing clinical and managerial supervision for an Occupational Therapy Assistant. You may also be required at times to deputise for the Head of Occupational Therapy. The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This enables us to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring safety and supported independence.
Team and Development
Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists and over 160 OT support staff. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups and become involved in service development. Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence-based practice and an agreed occupational therapy pathway. We ensure our occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists. If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be happy to facilitate this. Please contact Emmanuel Ozowara (Head of Occupational Therapy at Colchester) at Apply.
Qualifications
* A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).
* Experience of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and learning disability.
* Desirable: Sensory Integration knowledge or training in sensory-based interventions.
* An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and a hands-on approach.
* Excellent communication and time management skills.
* Passionate about student education.
* Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentation.
* Interest in the field of adult mental health.
Benefits and Additional Information
* We care about people in our services.
* Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist.
* Induction and service line training in area of specialism.
* Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training.
* Support and development to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.
* Free parking.
* Free meals for staff on duty.
* Relocation package available.
* Group pension plan helping you save for your future.
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts).
* Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
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