Job Vacancy

Occupational Therapist – Adult Care

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is providing recruitment support to one of its valuable clients located in the Nottingham NG19 area and who is seeking an Occupational Therapist in a service that provides specialist nurse-led care with a supporting multi-disciplinary team for adults with complex needs arising from enduring mental ill health.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Responsible To: Registered Manager
Responsible For: Nil
Working Hours: 40hrs/per week (Monday to Friday 9-5 – flexibility to attend MDT on Thursday evenings)
Salary: £20 – £21.50 per hour (Dependent on Experience)

Job summary:
Recovery Management – To lead on creation, provision and supervision of the Recovery Focused Rehabilitation/Occupation programmes within the Service.
Team Collaboration – To liaise and integrate work with the Senior Governance Team and the Respective Multi-Disciplinary Team comprising of Senior Managers, Medical Staff, Social Care, Psychology, Therapist Consultants, Technical Instructor and Rehabilitation Assistive Staff.

Responsibilities:
Clinical – To select, apply and advise on mental health, disability and occupational therapy specific assessments.
Communication – To establish robust communication networks with Service Users and the respective Multi-Disciplinary Team members.
Documentation – To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and company standards.
Professional Ethics – To comply with the college of occupational therapy code of ethics and professional conduct and that of the Health Professional Council Registration. To hold full BAOT membership.
Service Development and Delivery – To provide specialist occupational therapy input to the planning, implementation and review of policies and development of the rehabilitation pathway within the unit.
Professional Development – To apply specialist skills and knowledge in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice as a specialist Occupational Therapist.

Role Requirements:
– Occupational Therapy Qualification (Essential)
– Health and Care Professions Council Registration – HCPC (Essential)
– Minimum 2 years post qualification experience (Essential)
– Minimum 1 year experience with Mental Health Service Users (Essential)
– Good communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
– Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for problem solving.
– Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
– Compassionate and empathetic approach to service users’ care
– Experience in managing service users’ acute episodes

Additional Company Benefits:
33 Days Annual Leave
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Free Meals (when eaten with service users)
Access to Employee Assist Programme
Pension Scheme