Occupational Therapist – Band 6

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

• Date Posted: Posted 1 month ago
• Location: BL8 2BS
• Job Title: An exceptional mental health hospital in Bury requires a Occupational Therapist – Band 6 Reference ID: 6002
• Salary: £34,000 - £41,000