The Rehabilitation and Recovery Service within South and West Devon has started an exciting phase of development. Over the last few months, a new model of Mental Health Rehabilitation has been implemented. Cypress Hospital is looking to expand the Occupational Therapy role within this development and are now searching for an innovative, dynamic, and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to contribute to the clinical team. You will work alongside our Senior Occupational Therapist who will support you in your continued professional development.
As well as delivering consistently high-quality care and treatment, our strategic objectives include our desire to challenge discrimination and stigma, to champion recovery and inclusion, to attract talented people, and to create a great place to work with a shared sense of pride and ambition.
Main duties of the job
As an Occupational Therapist at Cypress Hospital, you will have a pivotal role in providing and embracing a truly therapeutic and recovery-focused environment. You will work in a collaborative and patient-centered approach, motivating and inspiring those that you work with while adopting a recovery-focused approach. You will need to demonstrate the ability to be involved and assist in service change and development and contribute to the wider multi-professional team. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to develop your clinical and professional skills within a therapy-focused rehabilitation service. Cypress Hospital has a stay of up to 360 days, meaning that you will have the opportunity to build quality therapeutic relationships and support people in their return to the community with rehabilitation at the heart of it.
Day to day Job duties
* Completing Occupational Therapy Assessments
* Setting goals with the people we support
* Providing 1-1 interventions
* Creating and facilitating groups
* Continual reviewing of people’s progress
* Writing occupation-focused reports for the people we support
* Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies
* Engaging in person-centred discharge planning
* Engaging in risk review meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, and clinical reviews when necessary
* Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy Assistants and Senior Occupational Therapist
We are looking for applicants with the following:
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* State registration with HCPC
* Understanding of Recovery Principles in Mental Health
* Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
* Excellent analytical and judgement skills
* IT competent (including all Microsoft software)
* Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidays
* Full driving licence and own transport is preferable
What we can offer in return:
* Enhanced DBS costs covered
* Comprehensive induction with ongoing supervision and training
* 35 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Meals provided on-site
* Paid break
* Supportive and collaborative working
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
You can find more information on the role and person specification on our website. Salary is dependent on experience.
About Cypress Hospital and Step One Charity
We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high-quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
You will be required to complete a DBS check for this role.
Step One reserves the right to close this job advert earlier than the closing date if necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sabbatical
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person
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