Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team for 22.5 hours a week. Main duties of the job The Occupational Therapist will provide assistance to professional and clinical staff with the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic activities in order to improve mental, emotional well-being and quality of life for our patients. About us Set within picturesque landscaped gardens in Cheadle, Stockport, Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal offers a range of comprehensive inpatient mental health services for young people and adults. The focus of our service is to help people to live their best life in a safe and supportive environment. Our PICU services have been designed to support people in a severe phase of their condition, who cannot be managed in acute services. Our dedicated PICU services place us at the forefront of specialised intensive care, and highly trained teams can support people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge, along with co-existing issues (such as substance misuse). Date posted 04 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £21,235 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0358-cheadle Job locations Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal 100 Wilmslow Road Heald Green Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3DG Job description Job responsibilities Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication. Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress. Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff. Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards. Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units business plan. Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patients rehabilitation. Leads on implementation of new services within own site, sharing best practice with other sites in the area. Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site. For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service) Birthday Leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings Support and training from the beginning of your career Supplemented meals Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme) Job description Job responsibilities Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication. Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress. Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff. Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards. Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units business plan. Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patients rehabilitation. Leads on implementation of new services within own site, sharing best practice with other sites in the area. Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site. For your hard work and dedication to Priory, we will offer you a wide range of benefits: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service and 30 days after 10 years service) Birthday Leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Opportunities to develop and train in a wide variety of care settings Support and training from the beginning of your career Supplemented meals Access to Employee Assistant programme and other wellness programmes Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme) Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC Experience Essential Suitable applicants should have a minimum of one year's experience gained within a related clinical or therapeutic environment Desirable It is desirable that the post-holder will have experience managing a caseload of service users with complex needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC Experience Essential Suitable applicants should have a minimum of one year's experience gained within a related clinical or therapeutic environment Desirable It is desirable that the post-holder will have experience managing a caseload of service users with complex needs 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 Priory Healthcare Address Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal 100 Wilmslow Road Heald Green Cheadle Cheshire SK8 3DG Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)