Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where every day offers new challenges and opportunities to grow? If so, we want YOU to join our team as an Occupational Therapist!
As an Occupational Therapist, you will carry out specialist assessments with each service user at the Langford Centre, a 76 bedded mental health hospital in bexhill on sea.
Using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) as a framework, you will develop and implement occupational therapy interventions, focusing on daily living and vocational skills, in consultation/conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and particularly the Lead Occupational Therapist within the hospital.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* To manage a caseload of in-patients with mental illness who have a forensic history and/or behaviours that challenge
* To carry out assessments of activities of daily living to determine a patients level of functioning
* Carrying out Occupational Therapy intervention with patients. Planning individual treatment programmes specific to their needs.
* To take responsibility for the planning, facilitation and evaluation of the group OT programme within the service
* To provide a consultative role in the planning and delivering of a ward-based activity programme
* To provide OT interventions which are ward-based and community-based, promoting social inclusion and recovery
* To evaluate OT treatment and ensure outcome measures are recorded
* To take on the role of vocational lead within the hospital
* To provide clinical and management supervision to the wider OT team and Technical Instructors
* To participate in stock taking/ordering of required items within OT department
* To develop a knowledge of the local community and resources provided for people with a severe mental illness
You Will Need To:
* Be a registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC
* Have previous experience of working as an OT in mental health / forensic / hospital setting.
About Us
Bramley Health are a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with both complex and challenging needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways.
Employee Benefits
Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. We're committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your role.
If you feel suitable for the Occupational Therapist position then please do apply directly today!