Senior Occupational Therapist in Dewsbury

Priory Hospital Dewsbury is looking to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team in our Jubilee Ward. This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week. The salary for this role is up to £40,000 depending on experience. Based in the residential area of Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Dewsbury provides level 2 rehabilitation services divided into two wards. Care is for male patients who have mental health disorders and increasing physical health needs. We also offer neuropsychiatry support, support for older people and dementia, community-focused rehabilitation, and support for severe and enduring mental health.

Main duties of the job:

• Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
• The role requires a qualified Occupational Therapist with a Diploma, Degree, Honours Degree, or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy, along with accreditation by the HCPC and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• The successful candidate will be able to think critically and reflectively when making professional judgements, including in complex and unpredictable situations, seeking guidance from peers and more experienced colleagues when needed.
• They will actively listen and incorporate the views of others to support shared decision-making.
• Prior experience working as a qualified Occupational Therapist is essential, ideally within an Occupational Therapy setting supporting elderly patients with physical health conditions and dementia-related needs.

Job responsibilities:

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
• You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
• Supports the lead OT in co-ordinating the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation/progress.
• Leads in a specific area with some responsibility for service and team performance; creative problem solver; supervises staff/students; consistently undertakes self-development.
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of junior staff.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Degree, Honours Degree or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.