Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS Jobs; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank-h/

Birthday leave

Career development

Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wages stream

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare offers a Senior Occupational Therapist position at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood. You will develop your practice through post-graduate education while delivering care, with a view to advancing to a Highly Specialist role after completing the PGDip in Sensory Integration.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide recovery-focused therapy, facilitate group activities, monitor patient progress, and assist in service development and documentation, all while

Qualifications

• Senior Occupational Therapist with opportunity to progress to Highly Specialist role.
• Commitment to post-graduate education via PGDip in Sensory Integration.
• Experience delivering recovery-focused therapeutic programmes in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an OT service centred around meaningful activities tailored to service users.
• Deliver group activities and sessions to support recovery.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in supervision arrangements.
• Assist with development of Occupational Therapy documentation and quality standards.

Skills

Senior OT

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

PGDip in Sensory Integration

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can develop your own practice through post graduate education while continuing to deliver care? This role is a great opportunity to work as a Senior Occupational Therapist while also progressing with a post graduate PGDip in Sensory Integration, upon completion of the course the role will then undergo a review to become a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist. Join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic as a Senior Occupational Therapist and play a vital role in delivering engaging, recovery-focused therapeutic programmes that make a genuine difference to patients every day. At Barnet Lane Clinic, you will provide an Occupational Therapy service centred around activities that meet the individual needs of service users, supporting them on their recovery journey through meaningful engagement and therapeutic intervention. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy service while helping to create a positive and stimulating environment for patients. In this varied and rewarding role, you will support the planning and facilitation of group activities and outings, prepare materials and resources, assist patients in accessing activities, and contribute to the wider activities programme. You will work closely with colleagues to monitor patient participation and progress, providing regular feedback to the Occupational Therapist and supporting person-centred care delivery. You will also take responsibility for maintaining a safe and organised therapeutic environment, ensuring equipment and materials are managed appropriately and all activities are delivered in line with health and safety standards. Alongside administrative responsibilities, you will attend regular supervision sessions and contribute to the continued improvement of therapeutic practices within the service.

Scope of Responsibilities

• 1. Dimensions
  • To be involved and active in the development of a needs led service.
  • To provide a clinical service both on an individual and group basis.
  • To be a participant in multidisciplinary team working.
  • To undertake delegated responsibilities in the absence of senior staff, as and when appropriate and within competencies.
  • To understand and implement the policies, procedures and practices of Occupational Therapy, Blenheim House Limited.
  • To undertake and complete a PGDip in Sensory Integration, using taught skills to improve practice.
• 2. Key Result Areas Service provision Supervision Evaluation
• 3. Services Provision
  • To deliver a group activities programme in conjunction with colleagues.
  • To provide appropriate reports on assessment treatment and progress of all patients as necessary.
  • To contribute and provide professional feed back, liaison to clinical teams and associated disciplines.
  • To assist in the development of Occupational Therapy Documentation.
  • To assist with and in, staff appraisal, where appropriate.
  • To assist with in-service, field work training programmes as agreed.
  • To be involved in the development of quality standards for the service.
  • To act as a professional role model.
• 4. Supervision
  • To supervise the working practices of junior staff.
  • To supervise in-house, and students on placement where appropriate.
  • To utilise Clinical Mentoring to support the development of Sensory Integration practices.
• 5. Evaluation
  • To be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of service programmes of activities.
  • To be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of delegated activities.
  • To audit documentation.
  • To audit quality standards for the service.
  • To ensure that all patients have the appropriate treatment programme.
  • To ensure that personal supervision, professional, and development needs are met.

What You’ll Get

• Annual base salary of £40,000 to £44,500 dependant upon experience and with a review upon completion of the PGDip in Sensory Integration.
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

Location

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

About us

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure