An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional independent mental health hospital based in Wadhurst, East Sussex. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers.
The hospital specialises in the management and treatment of mental health problems, offering residential facilities for patients as well as outpatient services.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist and registered with HCPC.
Responsibilities
* Overseeing the clinical work of other occupational therapists and support staff
* Conducting assessments and developing treatment plans for patients to address their occupational therapy needs
* Providing direct occupational therapy interventions to patients, such as individual or group therapy sessions and skills training
* Working closely with other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care for patients
* Advocating for the role of occupational therapy in mental health care and educating patients and families about the benefits of occupational therapy
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team setting
* Previous experience of people management
* Knowledge and understanding of CPAs
* Ability to deliver ADL assessments
* High standard of report writing
* Team‑player
* Positive attitude
Benefits
The successful Lead Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £45,054 per annum. This permanent full‑time role works 37.5 hours a week and includes the following benefits:
* 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Birthday leave
* Subsidised meals on duty
* Pension contribution
* Free on‑site parking
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts and cashback
* Generous refer‑a‑friend scheme
* Career development opportunities
* Staff wellbeing service
Application
Reference ID: 6989. Please call 638 or send your CV.
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