Occupational Therapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a committed Occupational Therapist to join their team in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will work within a specialist inpatient service, engaging patients in therapeutic interventions and ensuring their wellbeing. A degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 and generous benefits including 25 days annual leave and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as an occupational therapist.
• Experience in inpatient mental health services is desirable.
• Ability to lead group work and manage junior colleagues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work across rehabilitation and recovery wards.
• Apply OT assessments and interventions with patients.
• Support patients in engaging in therapeutic programs.
• Monitor and report on the wellbeing of patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Experience of working in inpatient mental health services

Ability to take on challenges

Compassion

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 UK’s 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
• Applying 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

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £38,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 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 days 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 £1 per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 1544
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