This service aims to support patients in a range of community-based activities as part of a full treatment programme and to prepare them in moving through their discharge pathway towards a community-based placement.
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist with a current HCPC Registration.
Key Responsibilities:
Co-ordinating and managing on a day-to-day basis the effective operation of the Occupational Therapy Service, reflective of agreed contact targets. Leading on the planning and delivery of multi-disciplinary therapeutic patient activity programmes across the hospital. Providing clinical support and professional supervision to the occupational therapy team. Providing specialist clinical interventions led by evidence-based practice to enhance patients' recovery and sense of wellbeing through engagement in occupation. Collaborating with external agencies to maintain links with community activities and patient social inclusion programs: Koestler Trust, community art festivals. Conveying the strategic development of the service in line with Care Quality Commission, Governance, National Care Standards & Professional Specific Agendas, in collaboration with the Regional Head Occupational Therapist. Maintaining a clinical case load.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience of supervising or line managing staff. Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Proven experience of leading and facilitating individual/group sessions. Minimum of 3 years' experience of working in mental health (ideally within an inpatient setting).
The successful Lead Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of GBP35,392 - GBP42,618 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:
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Free DBS check. Opportunities for further career development. A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP). Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 'Refer a Friend' scheme. Flexible benefits, including preferential rates and access to schemes such as gym memberships, cycle-to-work, healthcare cash plan and shopping discounts. Free meals and parking on site whilst on duty.
Reference ID: 2539. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.
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