Occupational Therapy Practitioner

TipTopJob; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Induction & ongoing training

NHS-style maternity pay

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Just drive scheme

Smart Pension

Job summary

TipTopJob seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a leading mental health hospital in Romford, Essex. You will be HCPC-registered, manage a caseload of older patients with complex needs, and lead on service development with the OT team.

The role is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours/week) with a salary up to £43,897 depending on experience. Benefits include enhanced disclosure cost coverage, induction and ongoing training, and NHS-style perks.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Caseload management for older service users with complex needs.
• Provide supervision for therapy assistants.
• Participate in planning and evaluating OT service within the team.
• Lead on delegated OT projects with hospital senior staff.
• Supervise OT students on practice placement.

Skills

Mental health experience

Patient-centred care

Decision making

Organisational skills

Communication 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 UKs 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 ServiceSupervise 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 and commitment to delivering high quality care
• Fine tuned decision making skills
• Excellent organisational capability
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to GBP43,897 per annum DOE. 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:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• 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 x2019;s annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Just drive scheme
• SMART Childcare Vouchers
• SMART Pension option

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