Job Description

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

To be based across sites

Salary:

29,761 - 37,689 per annum (DOE)

Hours:

37.5 hours Mon-Fri

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Summary:

To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department for service users in a complex care rehabilitation setting. To provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist whilst working as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. To promote enabling service users to achieve their aspirations through understanding and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Principle Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

Professional Practice:

Complete the occupational therapy process with indirect supervision but to seek direct support where required. To hold a caseload and maintain occupation at the centre of practice through using effective clinical decision-making and clinical skills in order to assess, treat and evaluate care that meets the service users needs in a timely manner. Complete full and holistic assessments of service users occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Facilitate a range of group and individual interventions to meet the needs and therapeutic goals of service users within the unit and local community. These interventions may also be delivered across other aspects of the service. Implement practices that promote participation, inclusivity and the rights of people who access occupational therapy services, their families and their carers, in line with their choices. Exercise professional judgement to manage risk, including positive risk-taking. Ensure service users, carers and colleagues as appropriate receive education, advice and support, within the professional remit of Occupational Therapy. Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with relevant organisational policy and professional standards, thus contributing to effective communication i.e. clinical notes, care plans, care plan evaluations, MDT summaries, CPA reports.
Training and Qualifications:

BSc hons in Occupational Therapy or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC

Knowledge and Experience:

Sound theoretical knowledge of OT

Awareness of the importance of group work and a range of interventions

Awareness of current issues and legislation relevant to Mental Health

Ability to use assessment and OT process

Able to demonstrate use of OT interventions relevant to inpatient rehabilitation - group and individual work

Ability to use reflective practice

Awareness of risk assessment and risk management

APPLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,761.00-37,689.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have you done BSc hons in Occupational Therapy or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy?
Licence/Certification:

HCPC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person