Senior Occupational Therapist

Circle Health Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a State Registered Occupational Therapist to manage a clinical caseload and provide high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include therapy assessment and treatment, continuing professional development, and participation in hospital cover. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and possess strong organizational skills. Competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
• Ability to participate in hospital cover/on-call rotas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload, providing occupational therapy assessment.
• Attend relevant courses to keep abreast of developments.
• Ensure quality services are delivered through continuous improvement.

Skills

State Registered Occupational Therapist

Knowledge of COT and HCPC Codes

Strong organisational and planning skills

Proficient in the use of a PC

Education

Degree level educated or equivalent

Maths and English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent

Job description

Applicants should meet the following criteria :

• State Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapy (COT).
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge of COT and HCPC Codes and guidelines and their implications for practice.
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance tools.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, including risk management.
• Degree level educated, or equivalent.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Duties of this role include :

• To manage a clinical caseload, providing occupational therapy assessment and treatment to the highest standard, ensuring excellent patient care at all times.
• Keep abreast of developments in occupational therapy by attending relevant courses and maintaining an up to date personal portfolio.
• Participate in hospital cover / on-call rotas including week nights and weekend shifts, as required.
• Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to both internal & external stakeholders through continuous improvement activities.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including :

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your well being
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless , compassionate , committed , collaborative , brave , agile , tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.