Specialist Occupational Therapist

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust ,
Darlington, Durham
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a perAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our in-patient team working with clients with mental health conditions in Elderly Mental Health Services. This includes Organic (dementia) and functional (inc anxiety, depression, bi polar) conditions. The post will offer varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Well defined supervision systems are in place, you will be provided with monthly supervision by the clinical lead Occupational Therapist. We hold monthly learning network development meetings with a strong focus of developing as an Occupational Therapist in this specialism. Assessments and interventions will be completed as part of a multi-disciplinary team. There is a strong commitment to collaborative working, focusing on the provision of high quality evidence based services to the individual. * You must hold professional qualification in Occupational Therapy degree or masters level and be HCPC registered * Have worked as an Occupational Therapist completing preceptorship (usually a year) * Experience of working with people with mental health conditions For further details / informal visits contact: Amy Ryan - Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead in Mental Health Services for Older people Durham and Darlington. Mobile: 07900606295 Office: 0191 554900 Amy.ryan4@nhs.net Leanne Crook - Ward Manager, Oak Ward, West Park Hospital. Contact: 01325 552098 / 552141 leanne.crook@nhs.net Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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