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Occupational Therapist
An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers. This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness. Our client also provides a specialist neuro:cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour.
To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC
As The Occupational Therapist Your Key Responsibilities Include
* Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs
* Apply OT assessments and interventions, 1:to:1 with patients and also leading group work
* Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues
* Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients Occupational Needs
* Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
* Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable
* Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential
* Experience in mental health
* Ability to take on challenges
* An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations
* Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive
Benefits
* Salary: GBP38,000 per annum
* Permanent full-time role: 37.5 hours per week
* Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants
* Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room
* Active involvement within the OT professional network
* Opportunities for career development
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
* An additional day leave for your birthday
* Contributory pension scheme
* DBS check cost coverage
* Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised meals on duty (only GBP1 per meal)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Online Benefits and Cash back rewards
Reference ID: 1544
for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Advertising Services
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