Senior Occupational Therapist (Acute Services)

Elysium Healthcare

The closing date is 09 November 2024

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The successful candidate will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, and providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Occupational Therapist will be responsible for communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, and stakeholders, providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements, and supporting the completion of appraisals and personal development plans with junior staff. They will also be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols, and care pathways.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and move within the organization.

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,360 to £40,588 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1129832898

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. We also offer a 28-bed male acute service in a separate purpose built environment.

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

At Farmfield Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.

To start your career at Farmfield Hospital and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

  • Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
  • Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
  • Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
  • Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
  • To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

  • An Occupational Therapy profession qualification
  • UK HCPC registration
  • Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service
  • Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
  • Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
  • Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models

What you will get:

  • Annual salary of £35,360 - £40,588
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future.
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

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 over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Farmfield Hospital, a low and medium secure service for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. We also offer a 28-bed male acute service in a separate purpose built environment.

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

At Farmfield Hospital you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.

To start your career at Farmfield Hospital and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!

Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:

  • Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
  • Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
  • Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
  • Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
  • To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways

To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:

  • An Occupational Therapy profession qualification
  • UK HCPC registration
  • Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service
  • Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
  • Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
  • Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models

What you will get:

  • Annual salary of £35,360 - £40,588
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
  • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Pension contribution to secure your future.
  • Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

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 over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must have an Occupational Therapy profession qualification, UK HCPC registration, and extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience within an adult service. They must also demonstrate evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills and have highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must have an Occupational Therapy profession qualification, UK HCPC registration, and extensive and relevant post-qualification clinical experience within an adult service. They must also demonstrate evidence of highly effective clinical reasoning skills and have highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models.

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).

Additional information

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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,360 to £40,588 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1129832898

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Charlwood

RH6 0BN


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