Occupational Therapist - Thornford Park Hospital

As an experienced OT, you'll know a thing or two about helping people to develop new skills. Your expertise will be put to good use here, as you support people with a range of mental health conditions; helping to improve their quality of life. Working as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, supported by the strong team of Occupational therapists, you will manage a designated clinical caseload using theoretical and practical experience. This involves completing full assessments, plan, implement intervention and evaluate outcomes aligned to the care pathway, enabling service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. If you are able to think laterally and be creative, be good at building strong working-relationships with others, are fit and able to complete Breakaway Training, have a willingness to work flexible hours and have a commitment to improving yourself and others, then read on and have your CV ready to apply. Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 This OT role involves: Collaboratively planning and implementing individual and group interventions Maintaining accurate patient records, written reports and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital and professional standard Effectively communicating with patients, all staff and other agencies (written and spoken) Actively implement evidence-based practice Participating in peer group events through in-service training Actively ensuring regular clinical and managerial supervision. Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective professional and clinical supervision and annual appraisal Contribute to planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service, and the wider service of Thornford Park Provide professional contribution to, and liaison with, clinical teams, associated disciplines and external agencies To be successful in this role: Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with the Health Professional Council Evidence of fieldwork and or employment within the Rehabilitation field of Psychiatry Member of British Association of Occupational Therapy Have the knowledge of the Model of Human Occupation and its clinical application An understanding of various other OT models of practice and its clinical application Good computer skills i.e. word processing It will be an advantage to have experience working with Forensic patients. Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET You will be working at Thornford Park; a 130 bedded medium and low secure Forensic mental health hospital set within a tranquil forest environment. There is also a PICU Mental Health Service. The Occupational Therapy department at Thornford Park has more 20 staff with strong knowledge and experience in the field of forensic mental health. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. There is on-site parking, a large staff area and hot food prepared daily, with a supportive team in a busy environment. What you will get: Annual salary of £30,000-£37,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off Free meals and on-site parking Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training Pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent care programs that truly benefit the service users can be delivered. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.