Occupational Therapist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Romford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This service helps patients rebuild confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future. Care provided over two wards and they offer an age-appropriate environment for those who also have a mental health/personality disorder and/or mild to moderate dementia and are in need of physical health care needs

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload of older service clients with complex needs; assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• Provide leadership through supervision and appraisal for therapy assistants
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy service within your team
• Lead on delegated projects in consultation with Lead Occupational Therapist and the hospital director
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy Service
• Supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement

The following skills and experienced would be preferred and beneficial for this role:

• Proven experience in mental health and knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Patient centric & commitment to delivering high quality care
• Fine tuned decision making skills
• Excellent organisational capability
• Effective communication skills

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary up to £43,897 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Just drive scheme
• SMART Childcare Vouchers
• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 2675

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV