Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
BB6
Occupational Therapist
Reference: PRI98150
Location: Kemple View, Longsight Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AD
Priory Group Division: Healthcare
Salary: £28,411.42
Hours: 37.5
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Role Description:
The Therapy Services at Kemple View aim to provide bespoke and individualised treatment pathways for male patients with complex mental health, recovery needs, and risk profiles. Therapy Services include Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and education, in both our Low Secure and Rehabilitation and Recovery settings. Therapy services staff work together as part of identified Multi-Disciplinary Teams with our nursing and medical colleagues, using positive psychology approaches with patients that aim to motivate, engage, develop, and practice skills to achieve life goals and promote long-term change to progress through the identified care pathways.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reflective Occupational Therapist to join our team and help our "outstanding" service continue to develop. Working alongside an established team, this role will enable the successful applicant to develop their varied occupational therapy skills across a range of core areas (including physical) and within secure mental health services: there are extensive on-site facilities and links with the community. Successful applicants will get the opportunities to develop their skills in occupational therapy with a range of complex male patients, including those with mental illnesses, personality disorders, significant physical health impairments, and cognitive impairments.
You would also have the opportunity to work within the Psychology and Social Work departments, as part of the wider work of Therapy Services.
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)
* 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
About us:
As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promises a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world-class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
Disclosure:
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Closing Date: 31/01/2025
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