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- Responsible for overseeing the delivery of occupational therapy services.
- Responsible for supervision of the Occupational Therapists and the Occupational Therapy Assistants across the business
- Developing and implementing therapeutic programs ensuring the highest standards of patient care within the team.
- Provide leadership and direction to the occupational therapy team across the mental health hospital and care homes.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of occupational therapy staff.
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews to ensure team effectiveness and adherence to clinical standards.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive occupational therapy programs tailored to the needs of mental health patients and care home residents.
- Ensure evidence-based practices are utilised in all therapeutic interventions.
- Conduct regular audits of KPIs for occupational therapy and quality checks to maintain high standards of care.
- Provide feedback to NHFT regarding KPIs of activities for patients at hospital sites.
- Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct therapy to patients with complex needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic personalised care plans.
- Advocate for patient needs and work to enhance patient independence and quality of life.
- ·Identify opportunities for program improvement and innovation in therapeutic practices.
- Implement new therapeutic techniques and programs that address emerging patient needs.
- Ensure programs comply with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines.
- Participate in staff personal Development Plan working towards agreed objectives and undertaking training where necessary.
- Assist in the maintenance and control of stock equipment and materials, and to use unit stock with due care and economy.
- To build a positive relationship with patients and to use a variety of communication skills, in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body College of Occupational Therapists.
- Satisfies the criteria for full Membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Must be a State Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Educated to master’s level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area preferably within Mental Health Hospitals
- Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
- Specialist clinical skills across Inpatient Occupational Therapy
- Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy equipment, experience in teaching other professional, public and patients in its use.
- An approved Occupational Therapy supervisor for OT degree students
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience
- Substantial experience of working within Mental Health, Adult Care experience
- Substantial experience of inpatient work.
- Experience in working in a similar setting with people with mental health challenges.
- Developing self through review procedures.
- Confidence in handling difficult and stressful situations.
- Salary offering from £50,000 per annum
- Monday- Friday – 09:00 – 17:00
- Company pension
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.
- Staff development and training - bespoke and progressive approach with abundant opportunities for career development.
- Refer a friend scheme - rewards you up to £500* for every recommendation that you make that successfully starts working for us.
- Free on-site parking.
- Health Shield - health checks and cash back plans that make it easy and affordable for our employees to manage their health.
- My GP Anytime - through Health Shield enjoy 24/7 phone access to a GP with the option for a video chat on weekdays and a private prescriptions service.
- My Counselling - through Health Shield, enjoy 24/7 Counselling and Support Helpline providing guidance and counselling on matters from family to finance.
