Job Title: Acute Services Occupational Therapist
Location: Enfield
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Are you a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in a supportive and collaborative environment? Sanctuary Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our client, a well-regarded hospital located near Central London, with excellent transport links and easy access to the M25 and surrounding areas.
About the Hospital:
This small yet highly respected hospital features four wards, including two medium secure wards for male patients, one low secure ward for male patients, and an acute ward that accommodates both male and female patients. The hospital has recently received outstanding feedback from inspections, highlighting the exceptional quality of patient care, staff attitudes, and the strong relationships fostered between staff and patients.
Role Overview:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in helping service users enhance their independence, confidence, and control over their lives. You will design and implement tailored treatment programmes to support their recovery and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
- Conduct and contribute to assessments, observations, and ongoing evaluations, providing accurate and timely feedback.
- Develop, implement, and review treatment plans.
- Organise and deliver therapeutic activities and interventions, both in groups and individually.
- Assess responses to activities using models such as MOHO.
- Offer practical support, advice, and education to service users, carers, and colleagues.
- Maintain precise documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
- Perform risk assessments and address potential hazards in service users' environments.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, including referral, review, and ward rounds.
- Report and document incidents as needed.
- Facilitate group work such as relaxation and health promotion sessions.
- Utilise relevant screening and assessment tools effectively.
- Engage in evidence-based practice and contribute to service development and policy creation.
Non-Clinical Duties:
- Advocate for Occupational Therapy within the service.
- Participate in the development of Occupational Therapy pathways and service improvements.
- Support recruitment processes for new staff as needed.
- Ensure performance targets and compliance with local and government initiatives.
- Provide training to other professionals where appropriate.
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC accreditation.
- Excellent personal organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and are excited to contribute to a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel for this rewarding role.
