Mental Health Occupational Therapist
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Our well-known client is looking for an Occupational Therapist Permanent in Blaenau Gwent County Borough, Wales to work in their Hospital, a low and medium secure service for men with mental illness.
You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.
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Occupational Therapist Permanent Band 5
Location: Blaenau Gwent County Borough, Wales.
Salary: £31,000
Hours: Full Time
Client Group : Hospital, a low and medium secure service for men with mental illness.
Sponsorship only available if in the UK already
Job Role:
* Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
* Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
* Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
* Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
* To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways
You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Requirements:
* Occupational Therapy profession qualification
* Relevant clinical experience with adults who have complex needs
* Experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
* Demonstrates evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills
* Knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
* Knowledge of how to work with individuals with mental illness
Client offers:
* Annual salary of £31,000
* 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.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.