Occupational Therapist

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional hospital service based in the Royston, Hertfordshire. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital offers purpose-built services with medium secure, low secure, and both locked and open rehabilitation opportunities. They offer a range of specialist recovery pathways, all at one site

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

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• To provide an Occupational Therapy led service, utilising Occupational Therapy assessment & treatment model to designated unit(s)/specified service user group
• Assessment, planning, implementation & evaluation of Occupational Therapy interventions using evidence based practice & recovery principles based on clinical treatment need
• Work collaboratively with MDT & Occupational Therapy team
• Engage in supervision, CPD & training
• To offer support & supervision to Occupational Therapy staff within allocated designated unit(s) & opportunity for Occupational Therapy Students on practice placements

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the 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
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or working with service users with mental health diagnosis would be desirable

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £28,407 - £34,581 per annum. 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:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to up to 30 days dependant on length of service)
• Birthday leave - an extra day off for your birthday
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Carefirst - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Career development
• Free car parking on site
• Company Perks - discounts in many stores, free eye checks, etc

Reference ID: 2628

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