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Job role: Occupational Therapist
Salary: £31,049 to £37,700 a year
Company name: NHS Jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Job Sector: Healthcare
Job reference: 1487464368
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About the Job:
As an Occupational Therapist you will:
- Manage a caseload of complex clients using an evidence-based approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.These will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life.
- Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions. The OT team follows MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).
- Contribute to risk assessments, attend ward rounds and CPA meetings where you will feedback on patients’ engagement in Occupational Therapy.Ensure accurate and contemporaneous electronic records are maintained.
- Develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
- Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout the patient’s rehabilitation journey.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- A UK HCPC registration or applied for
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting (this can be from practice placements).
- Effective written/verbal communication skills
- To be able to work as part of a team
What You’ll Get:
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
- Annual base salary of £31,049 – £37,700
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
- Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
- Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
- Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
- Pension contribution, to help secure your future
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
To apply for this job please visit beta.jobs.nhs.uk.
