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Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Jupiter Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An exceptional opportunity awaits for a dedicated Acute Services Occupational Therapist in a leading mental health hospital in Greater London. This role involves managing individual treatment plans, conducting patient assessments, and overseeing junior staff within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will contribute to business growth while ensuring high-quality patient care. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this full-time position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to delivering exceptional care, this role is perfect for you.

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Enhanced maternity pay

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Just drive scheme

SMART Pension option

Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration required.
Experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act preferred.

Manage and coordinate individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services.
Conduct patient assessments and maintain accurate records of rehabilitation progress.
Ensure effective management of junior staff and maintain communication with all stakeholders.

Mental Health Experience

Patient-Centric Care

Decision Making Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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

This hospital provides a full care pathway including medium secure and low secure units for males, along with a mixed gender acute wing.

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

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
Receive and respond promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation/progress.
Ensure the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.
Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with company policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
Contribute to business growth by actively promoting therapy services in line with the local units' business plan.
Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient's rehabilitation.

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the 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.
Effective communication skills.

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £28,407 - £34,581 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 37.5 hours a week working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits: