About the Role
We are seeking to recruit an occupational therapist to join our occupational therapy and education team and work with our multi‑disciplinary teams within the hospital to provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and further the patient journey. Wathwood Hospital is a purpose‑built, 78‑bed adult, male, medium secure hospital that caters for patients aged 18–65 with mental health difficulties in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver a needs‑led occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation, based on best available evidence.
* Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of the individuals on your caseload, ensuring high standards of clinical care and utilising core occupational therapy skills.
* Actively involve yourself in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk‑management plans for patients and adhere to these.
* Effectively manage a nominated caseload under supervision.
* Adhere to local Forensic and OT Quality Standards, RCOT and HCPC Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy.
* Successfully time‑manage and prioritise areas of responsibility.
* Be an active member of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contributing to the Care Programme Approach (CPA) process.
* Communicate effectively within own service and with other colleagues.
* Be actively involved in clinical governance and quality assurance activities as required.
* Accurately record statistical information and keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.
* Undertake administrative tasks as required by the service and the Directorate.
* Undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.
Qualifications & Experience
The post is open to newly qualified therapists and experienced therapists wishing to broaden their skills in a new setting. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated individual who is able to work in a challenging but rewarding role and make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Benefits
* Full‑time position (part‑time applicants welcome).
* Substantial NHS pension scheme.
* Free parking.
* Use of multi‑gym, sports hall and swimming pool.
* Regular clinical supervision, professional support, preceptorship and opportunities for professional development.
* Clinical lead occupational therapist and an occupational therapy professional manager support the delivery of a quality, evidence‑based service.
Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), deducted from salary over the first two months of employment. An annual fee of £16 applies for the DBS Update Service.
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