Occupational Therapist

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

This hospital provides fast access to expert treatment for a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress

**To be considered for this position you must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy together with full BAOT membership and HCPC registration**

As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• You will support our patients to engage in self-care, productive and recreational groups
• Planning and facilitation of 1:1 and group interventions
• You will work alongside the Occupational Therapist and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patients' Occupational Needs
• You will be responsible for observing, recording and reporting Patients involvement in 1:1s and groups
• You will observe and monitor the well-being of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to more senior staff and documented as appropriate
• You will be required to ensure the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records and computerised information systems

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

The successful Occupational Therapist you 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:

• 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 - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Just drive scheme
• SMART Pension option

Reference ID: 1338

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