Priory Healthcare

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

The Opportunity: Occupational Therapist

In this role, you'll be an integral part of our Acute services team, working autonomously and collaboratively to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will include individualized care plans, leading engaging group sessions, and conducting enriching 1:1 sessions for occupational engagement.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experienced Occupational Therapist with a commitment to patient safety and recovery-focused care.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
  • Motivation, good time management, and dedication to delivering exceptional service.

Main duties of the job

  1. Patient Care:

      • Develop and implement personalized care plans.
      • Lead group sessions and 1:1 engagement for patient enrichment.

    2. Team Collaboration:

      • Work autonomously and collaboratively with the Acute services team.

    3. Assessment and Treatment:

      • Provide high-quality assessments and treatment programs.
      • Monitor and adjust therapeutic interventions based on patient progress.

    4. Leadership and Supervision:

      • Lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy department.

    5. Integration with Multidisciplinary Team:

      • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to integrate OT services seamlessly.

    6. Strategy and Service Development:

      • Drive the development of OT strategies aligned with hospital objectives.
      • Contribute significantly to enhancing therapy services in the new acute ward.

    7. Professional Development and Training:

      • Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning for the OT team.
      • Provide induction and ongoing training to maintain high care standards.

    8. Documentation:

      • Produce accurate and timely documentation adhering to professional standards.

These duties are both individualised patient care and contributions to the broader team and service development.

About us

Priory Hospital Norwich is our new acute service which was opened in June 2020. Since then we have invested heavily in Priory Hospital Norwich in order to revitalise or service and ensure that we put our patients at the centre of everything we do. We are currently in the process of a phased opening and are looking for candidates who are committed to being a part of our long term journey. We are a busy acute unit aiming to offer a high standard of care and deliver great outcomes for patients.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-SOT-NORWICH

Job locations

Priory Hospital Norwich

Ellingham Road

Attleborough

Norfolk

NR17 1AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Occupational Therapist - Priory Hospital Norwich

About Us:

Priory Hospital Norwich, our state-of-the-art acute service, opened in June 2020, signaling a commitment to delivering exceptional mental health care. Substantial investments have been made to revitalize our services, placing patients at the heart of our mission. As we progress through a phased opening, we're seeking dedicated professionals to join us for the long term, contributing to our goal of providing high-quality care and achieving outstanding outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering individualised care plans, leading group sessions, and conducting 1:1 sessions to provide occupational engagement and enrichment. Working across our Acute services, you'll balance autonomous and team-based responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Your Role:

Your primary responsibilities include providing a high-quality assessment and treatment program aligned with patient needs and strengths in a recovery-focused manner, prioritizing patient safety. As part of the broader Therapies Team, you'll engage in regular clinical and management supervision, receiving the necessary support for professional growth. Good time management, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills are crucial in this role.

Benefits:

In recognition of your expertise and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
  • Extra Service Annual leave awards
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free meals/refreshments during duty
  • Free car parking
  • Donation to a charity of your choice
  • DBS paid for by the Priory Group

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you'll need an appropriate professional Occupational Therapy degree, showcasing your skills in time management, motivation, and interpersonal communication.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in mental health care and seeking a supportive and dynamic work environment, we invite you to join Priory Hospital Norwich.

Priory Hospital Norwich is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Occupational Therapist - Priory Hospital Norwich

About Us:

Priory Hospital Norwich, our state-of-the-art acute service, opened in June 2020, signaling a commitment to delivering exceptional mental health care. Substantial investments have been made to revitalize our services, placing patients at the heart of our mission. As we progress through a phased opening, we're seeking dedicated professionals to join us for the long term, contributing to our goal of providing high-quality care and achieving outstanding outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering individualised care plans, leading group sessions, and conducting 1:1 sessions to provide occupational engagement and enrichment. Working across our Acute services, you'll balance autonomous and team-based responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

Your Role:

Your primary responsibilities include providing a high-quality assessment and treatment program aligned with patient needs and strengths in a recovery-focused manner, prioritizing patient safety. As part of the broader Therapies Team, you'll engage in regular clinical and management supervision, receiving the necessary support for professional growth. Good time management, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills are crucial in this role.

Benefits:

In recognition of your expertise and dedication, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
  • Extra Service Annual leave awards
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free meals/refreshments during duty
  • Free car parking
  • Donation to a charity of your choice
  • DBS paid for by the Priory Group

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you'll need an appropriate professional Occupational Therapy degree, showcasing your skills in time management, motivation, and interpersonal communication.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in mental health care and seeking a supportive and dynamic work environment, we invite you to join Priory Hospital Norwich.

Priory Hospital Norwich is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Occupational Therapy
  • Experience of patient care and developing care plans.

Desirable

  • Working in a Mental Health Environment
  • Ready to lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy department

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred but not required.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in Occupational Therapy
  • Experience of patient care and developing care plans.

Desirable

  • Working in a Mental Health Environment
  • Ready to lead and supervise the Occupational Therapy department

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred but not required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Norwich

Ellingham Road

Attleborough

Norfolk

NR17 1AE


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Priory Healthcare

Address

Priory Hospital Norwich

Ellingham Road

Attleborough

Norfolk

NR17 1AE


Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Katie Easter

KatieEaster@priorygroup.com

Details

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0358-SOT-NORWICH

Job locations

Priory Hospital Norwich

Ellingham Road

Attleborough

Norfolk

NR17 1AE


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