As the Occupational Therapist (Dementia), you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients for professional occupational therapy services in a specialist setting. They will manage the caseload whilst prioritising patient needs and will provide occupational therapy advice to other disciplines where needed. This role may also take part in departmental research. Key Responsibilities: Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits enabling the patient in all areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. Work with patients to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals. Monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention. Clinical: Work with peers and patients to provide and receive complex and sensitive information concerning patient’s history. Recommend special equipment, such as wheelchairs and sensory equipment, and instruct patients on how to use that equipment. Take a 'whole person' approach to each patient's physical and mental wellbeing by considering all their needs – physical, social, psychological and environmental. Plan and organise straightforward activities for patients. Develop a treatment plan for patients, laying out the types of activities and specific goals to be accomplished. Follow departmental, hospital and organisational policies. Work within the parameters of current mental health legislation (e.g. utilising the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 2007) Be responsible for the safe use of equipment by themselves and others. Supervise the work of OT assisstants, OT students and, where appropriate, support workers. Ensure any concerns with or changes to a patient’s care are communicated to the appropriate member of the clinical team. As required, participate in clinical audits or testing of different types of aids. Be an autonomous practitioner who works within codes of practice & professional guidelines. Support: Regularly undertake equipment testing, and ensure the appropriate records are kept up to date. To actively participate in clinical audit, programme review and the implementation and analysis of outcome measures To carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by management Administrative: Administer and manage all patient and budgetary records for the caseload To assist with maintaining stock control levels and orders supplies as required or directed. Write reports and care plans and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment. Key Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will have a professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent and a good working knowledge of UK mental health law. Dexterity, co-ordination, ability to use specialist equipment, manual and mobilising skills. Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work within and support a team to achieve organisational goals. Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that the company values are upheld and its goals are met. The ability to work alone and take a lead when hurdles arise or when tasks require completion. Be able to adapt to the ever changing environment and reacting quickly to meet challenges. Well-developed observation skills The ability to think outside the box and work under pressure. Decision-making skills and the ability to organise and plan your workload Assessment and report writing skills. An understanding of the models of practice adopted in mental health settings (e.g. MOHO) The ability to explain, encourage and build confidence, and develop rapport with your patients. Computer literacy Strong interest and/or experience of patient group/specialism underpinned by theory. Salary and Benefits You will have access to a wide range of benefits which include (but not limited to): Salary of £29,000 - £33,000 per annum with an annual salary review 25 days holiday bank holidays, which increases with the length of service Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Paid emergency leave Professional development opportunities so that you can build your career with us Contributory pension scheme with Royal London Private Medical Insurance with BUPA including access to a private GP service, free screening, and the inclusion of pre-existing conditions. Dental Cover Recognition schemes for employees Eye care scheme with Specsavers Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts Winter flu jabs EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns Our culture Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based on our five key values: Accountable: Taking ownership of the things I say and do Caring: Treating others as I would like to be treated Collaborative: Working together to make a winning team Courageous: Being proud to be different and challenge the norm Determined: Seeing things through to meet and exceed expectations Schoen Clinic York is a highly specialised Hospital for adults in the North of England. We are currently based on the ground floor of Minster Grange as an eating disorder hospital, and in September 2024 will be expanding to cover the full building with other service lines including Dementia care. We are situated just off Haxby Road which is 10 minutes’ drive from York Train Station and 4 miles from the A64.