Occupational Therapist
Reference: PRI96712
Location: Priory Hospital North London, Grovelands House, Southgate, N14 6RA
Priory Group Division: Healthcare
Salary: £24,207
Hours: 30
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Part Time
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Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated occupational therapist to join our small team led by our senior OT, and work alongside our therapy assistants. We are one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, therapists and psychologists to deliver quality care and improve the long term outcomes of inpatient care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide occupational therapy services to acute service wards, focusing on patients with complex behaviours. Support with the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualised treatment plans, particularly in activities of daily living (ADL) assessments within the general ward.
2. Offer guidance and mentorship to Therapy Assistants to ensure the delivery of consistent and effective patient care.
3. Dedicate one day per week to our specialist care service, working with patients with autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Conduct therapeutic groups as needed, aimed at enhancing patient engagement and progress.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
2. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
3. Significant experience in a clinical OT role, preferably within an NHS or similar healthcare setting.
4. Strong understanding of behavioural health, particularly in adult male and female patient groups.
Benefits:
1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2. Birthday Leave
3. Subsidised meals on duty
4. Pension contribution
5. Free on site parking
6. Enhanced maternity leave
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Priory Perks - Discounts & Cashbacks
9. Generous refer a friend scheme
10. Career development opportunities
11. Staff Well-being service
To apply online please visit our website and look for Priory North London Vacancies.
Disclosure: All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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