Occupational Therapist
A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Orpington, Kent area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This hospital is a low secure hospital for young people with mental health, behavioural or psychological difficulties, and an Ofsted-registered school which supports the young people with educational attainment
**You must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered**
As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
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 company policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
Contributes to business growth by actively promoting therapy services in line with the local units business plan
Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patients rehabilitation
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care
Fine tuned decision making skills
Excellent organisational capability
Effective communication skills
The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to £44,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role for 37.5 hours a week working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
Enhanced maternity pay in line with NHS
Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
Online benefits and cash back rewards
Cycle to work scheme
Just drive scheme
SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 5256
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk
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Please contact Lisa on 0121 638 0567 for further information.
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Sector : Healthcare, Medical & Dental
Salary/Wage : 44000
Type : Permanent
Status : Full-time
Location : BR5
Start : Not Provided
Job Reference : 5256