Job summary As the Senior Occupational Therapist, youwill be responsible for assessing and treating patients for professional occupational therapy services in a specialist setting. You will manage the caseload whilst prioritising patient needs and will provide occupational therapy advice to other disciplines where needed and supervise the Occupational Therapy department team at the Newbridge site. Main duties of the job You will be required to 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 Supervising the site based Occupational Therapy team Engage in and contribute to service development activities For further information, please get in touch with us atrecruitmentschoen-clinic.co.ukfor a copy of the job description. About us Schoen Clinic Newbridge is a multi-award-winning and specialist eating disorder hospital, providing inpatient, outpatient and daycare services to young people aged 8-18 years. Schoen Clinic culture Our culture of world-class medical excellence is based around 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 Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,750 to £37,750 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0231-24-0015 Job locations Schoen Clinic Newbridge 147 Chester Road, Streetly Sutton Coldfield B74 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached 'Schoen Clinic Senior Occupational Therapist Job Description' for more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached 'Schoen Clinic Senior Occupational Therapist Job Description' for more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent. Have a good working knowledge of UK mental health law. HCPC registration Experience Essential 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. Desirable Experience of leading a team Experience of developing OT based services Experience of working as part of a leadership team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent. Have a good working knowledge of UK mental health law. HCPC registration Experience Essential 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. Desirable Experience of leading a team Experience of developing OT based services Experience of working as part of a leadership team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Schoen Clinic Address Schoen Clinic Newbridge 147 Chester Road, Streetly Sutton Coldfield B74 3NE Employer's website https://www.schoen-clinic.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)