Occupational Therapist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Maternity pay (NHS)

Annual leave 25 days

Birthday holiday

Benefits portal

Cycle to work

Pension scheme (SMART)

Job summary

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a committed Occupational Therapist to join our mental health hospital in Romford, Essex. You will work across two wards, delivering person-centred care to older adults with complex needs and co-morbid mental health conditions.

The role requires HCPC registration and offers a permanent, full-time position at 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £42,000–£43,897 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in mental health contexts is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of older service clients with complex needs; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal for therapy assistants
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy service within your team
• Lead on delegated projects in consultation with Lead Occupational Therapist and the hospital director
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

Skills

Mental health experience

Mental Health Act knowledge

Patient-centric care

Decision making

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Romford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This service helps patients rebuild confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future. Care provided over two wards and they offer an age-appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or mild to moderate dementia and are in need of physical health care needs

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload of older service clients with complex needs; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal for therapy assistants
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy service within your team
• Lead on delegated projects in consultation with Lead Occupational Therapist and the hospital director
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

The following skills and experienced would be preferred and beneficial for this role:

• Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care
• Fine tuned decision making skills
• Excellent organisational capability

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £42,000 - £43,897 per annum DOE - Pay frequency is monthly. 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:

• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 2675

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust