Senior Occupational Therapist post at Nelson House, a Priory Hospital rehabilitation service for men with complex mental health conditions. Work centres on a caseload of patients with mental health, neurological and physical needs, specialist assessments and treatment plans, and leading a small therapy team. The part-time role covers 30 hours a week with Fridays as a core day, on longer-term care pathways. HCPC registration and prior mental health and supervision experience decide fit.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs
- Deliver specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans, working closely with the multidisciplinary team
- Lead and develop a small therapy team, including an Occupational Therapy Assistant and an Activities Coordinator
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to the therapy team
- Oversee equipment and discharge assessments
- Contribute to service improvements
- Ensure high standards of clinical practice, documentation and patient care
- Work with carers and be responsible for the carers group, alongside the Medical Director
What’s required
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy, or a degree, honours degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy
- Formal postgraduate study, award or non-award bearing, as an alternative
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Prior experience working in mental health services as a qualified member of staff
- Experience supervising Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and students
Skills & knowledge
- Training in relevant models of practice such as MoHO, VdTMoCA and Sensory Integration
- Knowledgeable, energetic and personable, with a patient-centred approach
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure at an appropriate level from the DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland
What’s offered
- Flexibility over the days worked
- Priory covers the cost of the DBS check
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Senior Occupational Therapist - Part Time employer: Priory Healthcare
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