Overview
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Romford, Essex area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.
This service helps patients rebuild confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future. Care is provided over two wards and offers an age-appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or mild to moderate dementia and require physical health care needs.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of older service users with complex needs; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
* Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal for therapy assistants
* Participate in planning, development and evaluation of the occupational therapy service within your team
* Lead on delegated projects in consultation with the Lead Occupational Therapist and the hospital director
* Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
* Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement
Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act
* Patient-centric and committed to delivering high quality care
* Strong decision-making skills
* Excellent organisational capability
* Effective communication skills
Benefits
* Salary up to GBP 43,897 per annum DOE
* Permanent full-time role, 37.5 hours per week
* Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
* Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday: extra day’s annual leave
* Online benefits and cashback rewards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Just drive scheme
* SMART childcare vouchers
* SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 2675
To apply, please call 638 or send your CV.
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