Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life?
Service Care Solutions is excited to support our private client in their search for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team.
Our client offers specialised mental health care with a 30-bed facility, providing acute admissions within a safe and secure environment. This part-time role, based in Leicester, will involve working closely with patients to assess and deliver tailored therapy plans to support their rehabilitation.
Key Details:
- Location: Leicester, LE3 6QR
- Contract: Permanent - 8 hours per week (part-time)
- Rate of Pay: £44,990.04 (FTE) + £250 bonus
- Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a specialised setting while working with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals!
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' occupational therapy needs and develop tailored treatment plans to promote rehabilitation and independence.
- Prepare detailed occupational therapy reports, documenting assessments, treatment plans, and progress in line with professional and company standards.
- Coordinate and manage the clinical occupational therapy services, ensuring that all therapy activities meet the specific needs of patients.
- Collaborate with care workers and activity staff to develop and oversee appropriate activity programmes for patients, both within and beyond the care setting.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive patient records, and provide regular activity and audit reports as required.
- Assess and recommend equipment to support rehabilitation and enhance quality of life, ensuring proper instruction and safety guidance are communicated to patients and staff.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adapting treatment plans as necessary to optimise therapeutic outcomes.
- Support the organisation in delivering, managing, and monitoring the effectiveness of the occupational therapy service.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration from the appropriate professional body (HCPC).
- At least 6 months of experience working as an Occupational Therapist, with a genuine passion for caring and helping people.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits of Service Care Solutions
- Four weekly payroll runs
- £250 training allowance
- Excellent pay rates
- Exceptional referral bonuses
- Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
- Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
- Ltd & PAYE payment options available
- Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
- FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
- FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations
Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!
- £150 Agency Switch Bonus
- £250 Welcome Bonus
- Up to £750 Referral Bonus