Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £35,392.00

Hours: Permanent, full or part-time

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our client’s team at a modern mental health treatment unit. The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as secure gardens, a gym, patient practice kitchens, sensory area, patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support service areas.

The service provides Bespoke Treatment Packages across three wards for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit provides a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced multi-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress. 

The role of the Senior OT is to work closely with the Therapy Assistants and the Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver group and one to one occupational, therapeutic and recreational activities and interventions. The work will take place on the wards, in the hospital grounds and in the community. It is such an exciting opportunity to be able to invest more time in fewer patients to provide the very best service and help them recover and progress.

The role of the Senior Occupational Therapist will include managing members of the therapy team, overseeing service provision in a variety of areas and providing supervision to junior staff. The candidate should have good leadership and communication skills.

The role will also involve delivering a range of innovative interventions that motivate and engage individuals to improve their occupational skills and mental wellbeing.

There will be opportunities for assessing, intervening and evaluating progress in line with MDT care plans. The post requires someone who is willing to find new and creative ways to work with clients with a range of presenting difficulties. 

Responsibilities will also include:

• Being involved in reducing restrictive interventions
• Good clinical note taking
• Planning skills
• Good time management
• Engagement in department meetings and supervision.

Role requirements:

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Significant experience of working in complex mental health settings supporting vulnerable adults who present with a wide range of issues including challenging behaviours.
• Significant experience in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting with minimal supervision
• A qualification in Sensory Integration Training would also be desirable. However, there will be training and learning opportunities. Supervision will be provided
  by a qualified clinician.

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Relocation support
• Leadership and management development
• Payment of NMC fees
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Full induction and training package
• Subsidised meals
• Free parking
• Reduced rates for gym memberships and private healthcare

Merco is a reputable framework agency that has been recruiting clinical staff into the NHS and private sector since 2002.

For more information on this role, please apply online now or call us on (phone number removed).