Are you an Occupational Therapist seeking a new Permanent challenge? Do you have previous experience working with Adults and Adolescents with complex Mental Health Issues?
Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with our established client to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist in the North London area. The service is a specialist independent day school for Adults and Adolescents who have complex Mental Health Issues within an Acute Ward and Low Secure Ward environment.
As the Lead Occupational Therapist, you will be managing and leading the Occupational Therapy Service across the CAMHS and Adult services, using evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living.
Job Purpose: Occupational Therapist
Salary: £45,000 per annum + £250 SCS Sign-Up Bonus
Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time | 37.5 Hours | Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving and responding promptly to referrals, undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
- Working to develop living skills, rehabilitation, and educational opportunities/therapies under the strategic direction of the Therapy Lead and other members of the Senior Management Team.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient management of Occupational Therapists , Occupational Therapist Assistants and students.
- Planning and implementing individual and group interventions collaboratively with Service users.
Essential
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- Registered with the HCPC
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Substantial experience working within Mental Health
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Experience of inpatient work
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
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3 years post Qualifying experience
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Substantial experience working with Children & Younger People
Benefits
- Annual salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!
- £150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.
- £250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of four weeks in your new placement.
- Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750 per Referral.