Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Allied Health ,
London, Greater London
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Salary: £26,000pa - £28,000pa DoE

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An exciting opportunity that has become available at the Springs Wing- Cygnet Hospital Harrow. We are currently seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join us on a full time basis, working 37.5 hours per week between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The Springs Wing is a 10 bedded ward offering an inpatient rehabilitation service for men who have a dual diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and enduring mental illness. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass OT assessments, treatment and management of patients within the service. In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service user’s diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. Prioritisation is key to manage the caseload of clients effectively and you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary team onsite. The Successful Candidate will have: A Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy, registration with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and a member of the RCOT (Royal College of Occupational Therapy) Experience in the field of adult mental health and/or acute inpatient mental health is essential Currently operating as a Band 5 (Also suitable for newly qualified) An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication / time management skills In return we will offer you: Salary £26,000 - £28,000 Company pension scheme Expert clinical supervision and peer support allowing for clinical case discussion Opportunity to attend regular OT meetings focused on CPD, service development, and clinical case discussion OT email group for peer support and face-to-face service meetings bi-monthly in your specialist area Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists – Sue Parkinson and Eadioan Breathnach Free meals on duty Sensory Integration Preceptorship Opportunity to enrol onto the Sensory Intergration Network to become a Sensory Practitioner This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89889100

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