Job responsibilities
This newly built facility is committed to providing high-quality intensive treatment in a clinically safe, caring, and secure environment for adults of all genders with severe and complex mental health conditions.
At Kings Norton Hospital we have three acute wards, which cater to patients who need to step down from a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) setting or those experiencing complex, severe, or prolonged mental health issues. We also have 32 specialist, purpose built en-suite rooms, several therapy suites, an on-site gym providing patients with the opportunity to keep fit, socialise, and enjoy recreational activities, plus an occupational therapy kitchen to help individuals re-gain life skills and work towards independent living.
As an Occupational Therapist you will be an integral part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. This team includes a Medical Director, Specialty Doctors, Psychologists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring a collaborative approach to comprehensive patient care.
If you are a qualified, experienced Occupational Therapist, passionate about making a positive impact to the lives of our patients, we want to hear from you!
If you would like to arrange an informal chat regarding this role, please contact Kerry Childs (Talent Acquisition Partner) – 07725 187430 or kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk
What you'll be working:
This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What you'll be doing:
Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing occupational therapy expertise to ensure we deliver outstanding assessment, care planning and support for the young people in our care
Devise and deliver individual and group occupational therapy programmes
Provide management and leadership of staff in the MDT delivering Occupational Therapy interventions
Contribute to the effective running of MDTs by performing key functions, such as liaising with families, CPAs, minute-taking etc
Assist with the training of care staff and others in the principles of occupational therapy, so that an understanding of occupational therapy underpins the work of the care teams
Work as part of the hospital’s therapy team, sharing information and supporting colleagues
Keep records as required and contribute to the provision of high-quality management information across the hospital
Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, and members of the multi-disciplinary team
What to look forward to:
25 days plus bank holidays
Birthday off
Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
