Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Jupiter Recruitment; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a leading healthcare provider in a vibrant hospital setting. This role involves working with adults and older males facing severe mental health challenges, contributing to their rehabilitation and recovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage patients in therapeutic activities, and ensure their wellbeing through comprehensive assessments and interventions. The position promises not only a competitive salary but also a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Support from Occupational Therapy Assistants

Dedicated OT Team Office

Opportunities for Career Development

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

DBS Check Cost Coverage

Comprehensive Induction

Free On-Site Parking

Subsidised Meals on Duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.
• Experience in inpatient mental health services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work across rehabilitation wards with support from OTAs.
• Apply OT assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups.
• Monitor patients' wellbeing and update clinical records accurately.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Occupational Therapy Assessments

Team Collaboration

Compassion and Creativity

Ability to Take on Challenges

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Clinical Records Systems

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 be registered with the HCPC.

As the Occupational Therapist, your key responsibilities include:

1. Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs.
2. Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work.
3. Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues.
4. Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs.
5. 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.
6. 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:

1. Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable.
2. Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential.
3. Experience in mental health.
4. Ability to take on challenges.
5. An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations.
6. 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:

1. Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants.
2. Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room.
3. Active involvement within the OT professional network.
4. Opportunities for career development.
5. Competitive salary.
6. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
7. An additional days leave for your birthday.
8. Contributory pension scheme.
9. DBS check cost coverage.
10. Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training.
11. Free on-site parking.
12. Subsidised meals on duty (only £1 per meal).
13. Cycle to work scheme.
14. Online Benefits and Cash back rewards.

Reference ID: 1544

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