Occupational Therapy Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a committed Occupational Therapist for a part-time role in Bromley, Kent. This exciting position involves working across rehabilitation and recovery wards, providing assessments and interventions to patients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience in mental health services. A salary range of £29,259 - £35,618 pro rata is offered along with generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Support from Occupational Therapy Assistants

Career development opportunities

Subsidised meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in inpatient mental health services desirable.
• Experience in line managing junior colleagues desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work across rehabilitation and recovery wards.
• Apply OT assessments and interventions with patients.
• Support patients in the therapeutic programme.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Ability to take on challenges

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Proactive

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 be 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

Skills and 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

Salary and 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 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 rata)
• An additional day off 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

Please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]. Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp. Our WhatsApp number is 07856 209032.