Our client has Occupational Therapist permanent vacancy in Surrey in their children's services. Our client has extensive experience of working with children and young people with a range of needs, including autism, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and learning difficulties.

J800004639
Occupational Therapist Permanent Band 5 &6
Location: Surrey
Salary: 28,000 - £40,000 Dep on Exp (Negotiable)
Hours: Full Time
Client group: School working term time only
No sponsorship

Main purpose of this job is to manage patients using evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living.

Job Role:

* Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
* Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.
* Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.
* Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
* Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units' business plan.
* Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient's rehabilitation
* Leads on implementation of new services within own site, sharing best practice with other sites in the area.
* Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site.
* Working to short term objectives, the role holder generally operates within existing processes and procedures. The role holder has autonomy and authority for day to day clinical decisions.


Qualification/skills/knowledge required:

* BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy together with full BAOT membership and HPC registration
* The role holder will require experience including experience of working within the specialised area i.e. addictions, neuro-rehab or eating disorders.

In return my client is offering:
* An opportunity to progress further into your career
* Excellent team to work with
* Support
* Fantastic salary

Please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk for more information