We are currently looking for a full time Mental Health Occupational Therapist for one of our clients based in East London. The ward is a 13 bed acute mental health service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.The ethos of this service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community. Our multidisciplinary team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, contributing to shorter lengths of stay. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of individuals / interventions and support for individuals within the service. In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to an individual’s identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly within the multidisciplinary team. We work together to lead the provision of robust therapy and education programmes and contribute to wider service improvement initiative to drive high quality care. The post holder will be the Occupational Therapist for a female acute ward. This role includes the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant on the ward. Previous experience is essential, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to team working The post holder must also be HCPC registered. Unfortunately, we are not able to consider those who require sponsorship, you should already have your Right to Work without any restrictions. Positive Healthcare understands that exemplary healthcare provision matters. We strive to provide an exceptional, assured, premium service that continually delights our candidates. It is our vision to enable healthcare providers to deliver on their promises, being at their side with solutions that bridge EVERY gap so that they can continue their work seamlessly, with the right professionals in place. Please only apply if you satisfy our requirements