Occupational Therapy Practitioner

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a committed Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bromley, Kent. This part-time position offers a salary between £29,259 and £35,618 pro rata and includes generous benefits such as 25 days annual leave, career development opportunities, and a gym on site. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. Experience in mental health services is preferred.

Benefits

Support from Occupational Therapy Assistants

Gym and therapy room access

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Subsidised meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in mental health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work across rehabilitation and recovery wards.
• Apply OT assessments and interventions with patients.
• Support patients in therapeutic programmes.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to identify patient needs.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and document occurrences.
• Update clinical records accurately.

Skills

Inpatient mental health services experience

Supervising junior colleagues

Understanding meaningful occupations

Compassion and enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Bromley, Kent area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers. One of the leading private hospitals treating addictions and general psychiatric conditions, as well as having an accredited eating disorder service.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Desirable experience

• 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 approach.

Salary & Benefits

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £29,259 - £35,618 pro rata DOE. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 15 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

How to apply

Reference ID: 6717

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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