Occupational Therapy Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced disclosure coverage

Induction and training

Maternity pay NHS

25 days annual leave

Birthday holiday

Cashback benefits

Cycle to work

Just drive scheme

Childcare vouchers

Pension option

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a committed Occupational Therapist for an exceptional mental health hospital in Romford, Essex. You will join a team delivering care on two wards, supporting patients with mental health and dementia needs while maintaining physical health support.

HCPC-registered applicants with mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The role involves supervision of therapy assistants and leadership within the OT service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Experience in mental health
• Strong leadership and supervision of therapy staff
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and patient rights
• Ability to plan and evaluate OT services
• Experience supervising students in practice

Responsibilities

• 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
• Plan, develop and evaluate the occupational therapy service within the team
• Lead delegated projects in consultation with Lead Occupational Therapist and hospital director
• Contribute to maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

Skills

Mental health experience

Mental Health Act knowledge

Patient-centred care

Organisational capability

Effective communication

Decision making

Education

HCPC registration

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 Service
• Supervise 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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