Occupational Therapist

Elysium Healthcare ,
Keighley, West Yorkshire

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Three Valleys Hospital Job Reference: J265-949 Employer: Elysium Healthcare Location: Keighley Salary: Competitive Hours: 37.5, Full-Time As an Occupational Therapist, be the reason why lives change for the better. You will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team at Three Valley, helping people develop new skills to aid their care plans. Your expertise will be put to good use at Three Valleys Hospital, as you support people with a range of mental health conditions; helping to improve their quality of life. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork as you join the team of Occupational Therapist. You will have experience in managing a designated clinical caseload using theoretical and practical experience. As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for completing full assessments, planning, implementing intervention and evaluating outcomes aligned to the care pathway, enabling service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure. If you are able to think creatively, build strong working relationships and are passionate to help some of the most vulnerable people in society, then join at Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley. You will be a valued member of team, receiving support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. 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 Know 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: 2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU Join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, care for people with complex mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment. There are a range of services across five wards – including a specialist dementia service - where you’ll gain experience working with gender-specific distinct rehabilitation and step-down services. All 43 bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the communal areas are spacious with a warm, homely feel. What you will get: Annual salary The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off Free meals and 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. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89961449