We are looking to employ an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within our service, supporting the needs of individuals with a range of mental health conditions. Your role will consist of supporting patients using evidence-based and patient-centric principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills, and coping strategies required for independent living. You will also have input into designing, adapting, and implementing the therapeutic timetables on the wards, as well as conducting 1:1 assessments.
We expect the applicant to have experience working with mental health (placement experience acceptable), and be qualified with a BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy in addition to being HCPC Registered.
You will be working as part of an experienced occupational therapy team (Lead OT and 3 OTAs) and the wider team, which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support workers; having input into ward rounds and care planning.
Priory Hospital East Midlands is comprised of:
1. Sapphire Ward – a female psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU)
2. Quartz Ward – an acute ward for females
3. Opal Ward – an acute ward for females
Our wards offer assessment and treatment to females with a broad range of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
This service is dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality care, which will enable patients’ recovery and re-engagement with the community.
What we'd like to offer you:
* 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years of service)
* Birthday Leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings
* Support and training from the beginning of your career
* Supplemented meals
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme and other wellness programmes
* Employee benefits scheme (e.g., discounted shopping vouchers, interest-free Apple Products loan scheme)
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