Occupational Therapist Richmond Court Private 6 bedded Adolescent Service

Priory Healthcare ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18000 to £40000 Per year

Overview

WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU Knowing that you're making a difference to people's lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do. Priory Healthcare is the UK's leading provider of behavioural care. We have an outstanding reputation both for the service we deliver and for the investment we make in our people and in our environment. The facility has been a hospital since 1867 and has established an excellent reputation for providing the highest standards of care. For people suffering from mild to moderate mental health issues, such as stress and anxiety, the hospital provides a range of outpatient based therapy services such as individual and group based CBT. We also provide in patient services for CAMHS, CAMHS ED, Adult ED, addictions and General Psychiatry. This stunning location houses the flagship of the Priory Hospitals Group and the staff are committed to living up to the reputation. Offering calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 6 private adloescent patients. Our treatment programmes are delivered by our multidisciplinary team alongside the use of a range of different therapies. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team. We are looking for someone with experience working with this client group both individually and in groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient setting. Applicants will be required to: - Provide consultation and assistance to the MDT regarding the therapeutic programme on the unit - Engage the patients on the unit in helpful, therapeutic and meaningful activity. - Manage and co-ordinate individual treatment plans for occupational therapy and activities - Provide 1:1 OT assessment and treatment - Ensure effective and efficient management of more junior staff. - Develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards specifically regarding risk assessment. - Demonstrate a robust ability to work in a high intensity/risk environment - Provide excellent oral and written communication and possess exceptional organisational skills However a newly qualified individual with previous work experience may also fulfil the criteria. What we would like from you: - BSc in Occupational Therapy - HCPC registered - Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act - Patient centred & commitment to delivering high quality care - Fine tuned decision making skills - Excellent organisational capability - Effective communication skills About us As one of the UK's leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services to adults and young people, Priory Group promise 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, education facilities 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 Group will cover the cost of a DBS check.