Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist Permanent in their acute mental health service, at their Hospital which provides psychiatric care for up to 28 male service users between the ages of 18-65 who are experiencing an acute crisis in their mental health. Service users are given the opportunity to develop new skills, optimise functioning and maximise their quality of life; with the transparent aim of progressing towards discharge to the community.

J800004536
Senior Occupational Therapist Permanent
Salary: £35,360 - £40,588
Location: Charlwood / Surrey
Hours: Full time hours
Client Group: Acute

Job Role:

Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking service user assessments to identify and prioritise needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. The OT team follows MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).
Maintain evaluation records of performance for individuals, providing verbal and written feedback forward rounds and discharge planning meetings. Actively participate in the clinical discussion of service users needs and development of care plans.
Contribute to discharge planning and in supporting service users through their recovery pathway back into the community.
Ensure the effective and efficient management and supervision of more junior staff (2 Occupational Therapy assistants).
Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practise is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
Contribute to business growth by actively promoting Healthcare therapy services in line with the local units business plan.
Maintain effective communication links with service users, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout the service users rehabilitation journey.
Contribute towards service evaluation and development.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:
To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registration.
RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential.
To have at least 2 years clinical experience including some experience of working in a mental health inpatient setting. Previous experience of working in an acute setting would be advantageous but is not essential.


In return my client offers:
Annual salary of £35,360 - £40,588
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

For more information, please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk