Occupational Therapist

A regional based role supporting our clients in the North West region.

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support our clients in the North West region. At bMindful Psychology, our team aim to support, develop and enhance children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing. We do this in a number of ways and with a wide variety of individuals and organisations providing high quality therapeutic and clinical services and training for professionals, parents and young people.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team with the aim of equipping the children and young people with the skills needed for increased independence and community living. You will identify the goals of the children and young people collaboratively, then plan and implement evidence-based interventions which use strengths and overcome obstacles to goal attainment aimed at restoring socially valued roles and social inclusion. You will carry out interventions in environments most suitable to the therapy and the aim of social inclusion. You will also work with your care and education colleagues in the MDT to contribute to detailed risk assessments to inform therapeutic risk taking on site and in the community.

• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of children including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies.
• Use advanced reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis.
• Formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options.
• Using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills e.g. Occupational Therapy treatment techniques, cognitive assessment, patient education, exercise classes and other alternative options.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Hold a small caseload and offer specialist support and guidance to team members when required.
• Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the children/clients under your management and support team members to do likewise.
• With all disciplines in the community, including other Occupational Therapists, provide continuity of care and promotion of integrated care across the range of children’s services, care, education and family settings.

A full Job Description can be obtained upon request.

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• Evidence of CPD maintained.
• Significant experience in the delivery of specialist Occupational Therapies particularly with children and adolescents.

We offer lots of different career opportunities so that you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of children and young people living with challenging behaviour needs. We offer great rewards and benefits, extensive learning and development opportunities, and health and wellbeing support.

• Competitive salaries.
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through a combination of face-to-face training, online courses, on-the-job training, and continuous supervision and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with fantastic transport links.
• Access to an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Paid for DBS.
• Travel expenses paid.

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, committed to delivering high-quality psychological support to marginalised children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma. We are passionate about supporting the teams around the child to ensure positive outcomes through consultation, implementation of tailored care plans, and training.

At bMindful Psychology, our vision is to offer a comprehensive range of services to support professionals, who in turn can support children and young people to reach their potential and have rich and meaningful lives. bMindful Psychology has a broad range of services with a strong ethos of multidisciplinary and a hard-working team approach to provide those using our services with the best possible advice and support.

This means significantly improving or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people who use our service by means of clinical excellence so that they can reach their full potential.

If you have the skills and passion to join our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV. Should you wish to obtain any further information about this vacancy please contact Laura Byrne on 0161 510 0111 or via email: recruitment@bmindfulpsychology.co.uk.