Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Position: Occupational Therapist
Location: Southampton
Pay: Up to £43,000 - plus paid enhancements & benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
*Please note that our client is not accepting sponsorship applicants for this role*
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to advance your career? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

MediTalent is excited to be recruiting an Occupational Therapist on behalf of our client at their state-of-the-art hospital in Southampton. This modern facility is a hub for delivering high-end mental health services, specialising in the treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and other related disorders.

Our client pride themselves on providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and calming environment. In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and high-quality approach to patient care.

About the Role:
You will join our client's well-established therapy team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services to patients facing a range of mental health challenges. Your role will be crucial in supporting patients on their recovery journeys, helping them achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Therapeutic Interventions: You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group therapy interventions tailored to patients' needs.
• Personalised Care Plans: You will develop and deliver personalised treatment plans that promote patient independence and well-being.
• Caseload Management & planning: Be responsible for managing and prioritising a wide caseload, ensuring high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions across various settings. Contribute to effective discharge planning, facilitating smooth transitions back to the community and ensuring continuity of care.
• Patient & Family Support: Provide education and support to patients and their families, aiding in the understanding and management of conditions.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Patient Assessments: Respond promptly to referrals, conduct patient assessments, identify needs, and deliver appropriate interventions, maintaining detailed records of patient progress.
• Build and maintain current relationships: Build strong working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues, ensuring alignment with Priory policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards.
• Work within versatile environments: Provide care in hospital, community, and home visit settings, adapting to different environments and patient needs.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Previous experience in mental health settings is preferable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate patients.
• A proactive approach to continuous professional development and a willingness to participate in supervision and training.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

In addition, you will receive continuous support and guidance from the well-established teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement
• A supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for career development
• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing professional development
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension
• Free onsite parking
• And much more…

Apply now to seize this outstanding opportunity! For more details, contact Tom Fitch at 07747 037168.
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