Options for Care is looking to recruit an exceptional
Occupational Therapist
who is passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. We are specifically seeking a self-motivated and caring individual who will make a positive contribution to the well-being of our patients through the delivery of high quality evidence based care. We are keen to meet candidates with a recovery focused ethos, who are willing to commit to building and sustaining good therapeutic relationships and positive engagement with patients. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans. A therapeutic programme of individual and group interventions will be delivered in collaboration with OT assistants, activity workers and the multi-disciplinary team for effective recovery and discharge. The role will also provide opportunities to bring new ideas to develop the delivery of occupational therapy for service users. Overview of main duties Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department for service users in a complex care rehabilitation setting. Provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist whilst working as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. Promote enabling service users to achieve their aspirations through understanding and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation. Job Description Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: To be based across sites Salary: £29,761 – £37,689 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri Job Type: Permanent Essential Job Requirements Training and Qualifications: BSc hons in Occupational Therapy or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC Knowledge and Experience: Sound theoretical knowledge of OT Awareness of the importance of group work and a range of interventions Awareness of current issues and legislation relevant to Mental Health Ability to use assessment and OT process Able to demonstrate use of OT interventions relevant to inpatient rehabilitation – group and individual work Ability to use reflective practice Awareness of risk assessment and risk management Skills: Communication/Relationship skills: Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy to all relevant professionals, patients, relatives and carers. Excellent team working skills Willing to participate in the education of others i.e. nurse and OT students Planning & Organisational skills: The ability to prioritise work to meet legal and local deadlines. Ability to work alone and a committed team member and prioritise own workload. Other desirable: Food Safety Level 2 Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists 6 months experience working in mental health Experience working in inpatient rehabilitation and recovery settings If you are interested in applying for the role or wish to have an informal discussion, please email hr@optionsforcare.net Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £29,761.00-£37,689.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Occupational Therapists: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: HCPC registration (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 03/03/2025 Reference ID: DH-OT-IND-04
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Occupational Therapist
who is passionate about working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. We are specifically seeking a self-motivated and caring individual who will make a positive contribution to the well-being of our patients through the delivery of high quality evidence based care. We are keen to meet candidates with a recovery focused ethos, who are willing to commit to building and sustaining good therapeutic relationships and positive engagement with patients. You will focus on occupational performance, complex mental health presentations, risk management and evaluating outcomes aligned to personalised care plans. A therapeutic programme of individual and group interventions will be delivered in collaboration with OT assistants, activity workers and the multi-disciplinary team for effective recovery and discharge. The role will also provide opportunities to bring new ideas to develop the delivery of occupational therapy for service users. Overview of main duties Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy department for service users in a complex care rehabilitation setting. Provide assessment and treatment of occupational needs, under the supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist whilst working as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. Promote enabling service users to achieve their aspirations through understanding and implementing the mission, vision and values of the organisation. Job Description Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: To be based across sites Salary: £29,761 – £37,689 per annum (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours Mon-Fri Job Type: Permanent Essential Job Requirements Training and Qualifications: BSc hons in Occupational Therapy or a Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC Knowledge and Experience: Sound theoretical knowledge of OT Awareness of the importance of group work and a range of interventions Awareness of current issues and legislation relevant to Mental Health Ability to use assessment and OT process Able to demonstrate use of OT interventions relevant to inpatient rehabilitation – group and individual work Ability to use reflective practice Awareness of risk assessment and risk management Skills: Communication/Relationship skills: Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy to all relevant professionals, patients, relatives and carers. Excellent team working skills Willing to participate in the education of others i.e. nurse and OT students Planning & Organisational skills: The ability to prioritise work to meet legal and local deadlines. Ability to work alone and a committed team member and prioritise own workload. Other desirable: Food Safety Level 2 Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists 6 months experience working in mental health Experience working in inpatient rehabilitation and recovery settings If you are interested in applying for the role or wish to have an informal discussion, please email hr@optionsforcare.net Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £29,761.00-£37,689.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Occupational Therapists: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: HCPC registration (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 03/03/2025 Reference ID: DH-OT-IND-04
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