Occupational Therapist

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Full time
Location: Dewsbury
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Job offered by: Jupiter Recruitment
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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital setting based in the Dewsbury, West Yorkshire area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital provides a specialist inpatient service for adults and older age males with severe and enduring mental health conditions, who may also have an undiagnosed memory related illness.

Our client also provides a specialist neuro-cognitive and dementia care service for males presenting with very agitated or aggressive behaviour

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*To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with the HCPC

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As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

Work across our rehabilitation and recovery wards, with the support of our two OTAs

Applying OT assessments and interventions, 1-to-1 with patients and also leading group work

Support our patients to engage in the therapeutic programme which is delivered in conjunction with psychology and nursing colleagues

Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs

Observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate

Ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable

Experience in line managing and supervising junior colleagues is also desirable but not essential

Experience in mental health

Ability to take on challenges

An understanding of the value of being engaged in meaningful occupations

Compassion, enthusiasm, creativity and proactive

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £38,000 per annum.

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:

Support from two Occupational Therapy Assistants

Your own OT Team office and department building including a gym, ADL kitchen, computer room and therapy room

Active involvement within the OT professional network

Opportunities for career development

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)

An additional days leave for your birthday

Contributory pension scheme

DBS check cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing CPD training

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals on duty (only £1 per meal)

Cycle to work scheme

Online Benefits and Cash back rewards

Reference ID: 1544

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV

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