Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Role Overview & Responsibilities

A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Occupational Therapist - Band 6 to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Bury, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers

A purpose built environment offering a wide range of specialist mental health services for men and women as well as CAMHS

**To be considered for this position you must hold an active HCPC Registration**

As the Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

· Responsible for the assessment and treatment of occupational dysfunction for between 13 to 18 service users

· In our Acute Unit you will have two activity coordinators to support interventions with your caseload

· In our secure service you will have an Activity coordinator and an Occupational Therapy Assistant

· You will work with a full multidisciplinary team in a coordinated way to support each service user develop their skills and move through our clinical model of care from admission to discharge

· You would also hold leadership and management responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy service of your allocated ward, providing clinical supervision for activity co-ordinators and you could be allocated line management of an Occupational Therapy Assistant and/or a newly qualified Occupational Therapist

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention

· Microsoft Office tools and good working knowledge of information technology

· Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science

· Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Adult and social learning theories

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £34,000 - £41,000 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a Full Time role working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· Free parking

· Free meals for staff on duty

· Relocation package available (Up to £2,000)

· Group pension plan helping you save for your future

· NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

· Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + much more!!

Reference ID: 6002

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £34,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 6002