Occupational Therapist

Active Care Group; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub and training

Benefits Hub discounts

EAP & App

Pension (salary sacrifice)

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend £1500

Job summary

Active Care Group at Holybourne Hospital in London is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan and implement person-centred interventions for adults with complex needs, including those detained under mental health legislation, and collaborate with families and MDTs to support recovery and independence.

Enjoy 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with flexible working discussed to support work-life balance, plus a comprehensive range of

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in a mental health inpatient setting is advantageous.
• Collaborative approach to care delivery across MDTs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for improving the lives of people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver assessment, care planning and support for young people in our care.
• Assess, plan, and implement person-centred therapeutic interventions.
• Empower adults to achieve recovery and independence, including those detained under Mental Health Act.
• Provide care for individuals requiring detoxification from alcohol or drugs or those under CTO.
• Contribute to the running of MDTs, liaising with families and taking minutes.
• Assist with training of care staff in occupational therapy principles.
• Maintain records and contribute to management information.

Skills

MDT collaboration

Communication

Organisation

Person-centred care

HCPC registration

Job description

This role offers you the opportunity to be part of that impactful work. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll work in an inspiring and inclusive environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Join a team that values your skills and supports your professional growth while making a real difference in the lives of our patients. What you’ll be working: Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible. Join our Team at Holybourne Hospital! Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment? Holybourne Hospital, part of the Active Care Group, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join our multidisciplinary team.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), contributing occupational therapy expertise to ensure we deliver outstanding assessment, care planning and support for the young people in our care.
• Assess, plan, and implement person-centred therapeutic interventions.
• Empower individuals over the age of 18 to achieve recovery and independence, including those admitted informally or detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007).
• Provide care for individuals requiring detoxification from alcohol or drugs or those under a revoked Community Treatment Order (CTO).
• Contribute to the effective running of MDTs by performing key functions, such as liaising with families, CPAs, minute-taking etc.
• Assist with the training of care staff and others in the principles of occupational therapy, so that an understanding of occupational therapy underpins the work of the care teams.
• Keep records as required and contribute to the provision of high-quality management information across the hospital.
• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights.
• HCPC registration
• Experience of working within a mental health inpatient setting would be advantageous
• A collaborative approach to care delivery
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for improving the lives of people with complex needs Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials - like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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