This full-time occupational therapist post sits at Priory Hospital Suttons Manor, a hospital set in its own grounds of over nine acres with a horticulture programme. The work centres on assessing patients' physical, cognitive, emotional and environmental needs, then building individual treatment plans and delivering one-to-one and group sessions. The role also covers adaptive equipment, working with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers, and recording progress. HCPC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Assist qualified staff with assessing patients and carrying out individual care plans
- Carry out routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to support wellbeing and dignity
- Assess clients' physical, cognitive, emotional and environmental needs to identify barriers to daily living
- Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment plans targeting self-care, work, education and leisure
- Recommend and supply adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, teaching clients to use them
- Deliver individual and group therapy, including therapeutic exercises, sensory integration and coping skills training
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers, document progress, adjust care plans and advocate for clients
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Registration & licences
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
- Prior experience working in an occupational therapy setting
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication skills for building therapeutic relationships
- Coaching and counselling techniques
- Highly developed interpersonal skills for complex or challenging situations
- Resilience and natural empathy
Checks & eligibility
- DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland check at an appropriate level
Other
- Ability to work in a physically, emotionally and sensory demanding environment
Nice to have
- Exposure to specialist areas such as neuro-rehabilitation
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