Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (band 6) to join our Cypress team in Newton Abbot, which offers residentialsupport for people who are experiencing mental health crisis. This is on full-time, permanent basis.

As part of our Occupational Therapy team, this role will be to ensure that those being supported by our Cypress team are provided with an occupational therapy assessment of discharge support needs. You will develop comprehensive care plans to facilitate discharge and provide effective guidance and supervision to the team, to ensure plans are followed and reviewed on a regular basis. You will work closely with the Acute Service Manager to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard and take responsibility for recovery qualities communication within our service and the wider community.

We are looking for applicants with the following;

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Experience of working at Band 5
• State registration with HCPC
• Understanding of Recovery Principles in Mental Health
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills
• IT competent (including all Microsoft software)
• Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidays
• Full driving licence and own transport

What we can offer in return;

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced DBS costs covered
• Comprehensive induction with ongoing supervision and training
• 35 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - HCPC Registration
• - Occupational Therapist Diploma

Desirable

• - Masters in Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working at Band 5

Desirable

• - Experience of working at Band 6

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

Cypress

10 Knowles Hill Road

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 2PW

Employer's website

https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)