Caretech Community Services Ltd

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Join our Mental Health Recovery Service situated in Fareham, Hampshire where our multidisciplinary team offer high quality recovery focused care to adults with a range of mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

To support the Registered Hospital Manager to deliver a high quality person centred recovery approach in line with CareTech Community Services Personalisation Strategy and Uplands Independent Hospital Model of Care.

About us

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0017-21-8213

Job locations

61 Park Lane

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation and Recovery Hospital

Up to £37,000, depending on experience

Are you dedicated, driven and keen to expand your Occupational Therapy Career?

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist with mental health rehabilitation experience, who can think outside the box

Join our Mental Health Recovery Service situated in Fareham, Hampshire where our multidisciplinary team offer high quality recovery focused care to adults with a range of mental health needs.

Recovery can be a reality for everyone with Mental Health problems.

Focus on individual need, not diagnosis.

Risks should be understood but managed positively.

Service users have a right to live in a decent, safe, caring environment with support to engage in and with their local community.

Pathways to more independent living should be an integral part of support planning.

Job Summary

To support the Registered Hospital Manager to deliver a high quality person centred recovery approach in line with CareTech Community Services Personalisation Strategy and Uplands Independent Hospital Model of Care. As the Senior OT you will manage and coordinate the implementation of individual and group treatment programmes, you will be responsible for the provision of specialised assessments, such as Community Safety and Activities of Daily Living. You will provide appropriate reports on assessments, treatment and progress of all patients on your caseload. Upholding the values of the organisation: PERSON-CENTRED FRIENDLY INNOVATIVE POSITIVE EMPOWERING.

To be successful in this role:

At least 18 - 24 months experiences of working in mental health settings, post Occupational Therapy training

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HPC Registration

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA

Knowledge on the Model of Human Occupation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Occupational Therapist for Rehabilitation and Recovery Hospital

Up to £37,000, depending on experience

Are you dedicated, driven and keen to expand your Occupational Therapy Career?

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Occupational Therapist with mental health rehabilitation experience, who can think outside the box

Join our Mental Health Recovery Service situated in Fareham, Hampshire where our multidisciplinary team offer high quality recovery focused care to adults with a range of mental health needs.

Recovery can be a reality for everyone with Mental Health problems.

Focus on individual need, not diagnosis.

Risks should be understood but managed positively.

Service users have a right to live in a decent, safe, caring environment with support to engage in and with their local community.

Pathways to more independent living should be an integral part of support planning.

Job Summary

To support the Registered Hospital Manager to deliver a high quality person centred recovery approach in line with CareTech Community Services Personalisation Strategy and Uplands Independent Hospital Model of Care. As the Senior OT you will manage and coordinate the implementation of individual and group treatment programmes, you will be responsible for the provision of specialised assessments, such as Community Safety and Activities of Daily Living. You will provide appropriate reports on assessments, treatment and progress of all patients on your caseload. Upholding the values of the organisation: PERSON-CENTRED FRIENDLY INNOVATIVE POSITIVE EMPOWERING.

To be successful in this role:

At least 18 - 24 months experiences of working in mental health settings, post Occupational Therapy training

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HPC Registration

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA

Knowledge on the Model of Human Occupation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • At least 18 - 24 months experiences of working in mental health settings, post Occupational Therapy training
  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HPC Registration
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA
  • Knowledge on the Model of Human Occupation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • At least 18 - 24 months experiences of working in mental health settings, post Occupational Therapy training
  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HPC Registration
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA
  • Knowledge on the Model of Human Occupation

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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

Caretech Community Services Ltd

Address

61 Park Lane

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7HH


Employer's website

https://www.caretech-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Caretech Community Services Ltd

Address

61 Park Lane

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7HH


Employer's website

https://www.caretech-uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

RBP

Olivia Pollard

olivia.pollard@caretech-uk.com

Details

Date posted

27 January 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0017-21-8213

Job locations

61 Park Lane

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7HH


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