Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Jeanette Wallace House, Eldridge Road, Croydon
Ward: North Locality Community Mental Health Team
Shift Patterns: Monday- Friday - 9am - 17:00pm
Why might this job interest you?
You will be working closely with the Senior Band 6 OT in the North Team to deliver individual Occupational Therapy Assessments, interventions, and group sessions as part of the Recovery process, you will carry-out ADL assessments to support Care Act Assessments and work alongside Care Co-ordinators and other MDT staff to deliver safe and effective care in the community. Some home visiting may be needed to complete assessment work.
There is some expectation that you will undertake some team generic tasks (duty) and work closely with the MDT to manage risk, care planning, support to carers and families and manage crisis and safeguarding issues as they arise.
Whatyou'll need:
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational therapy.
- HCPC Registration
- Community mental health experince
The benefits we can offer you in return:?
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.