Occupational Therapist

Recruiter
Elysium Healthcare
Location
Wellington
Salary
Competitive
Posted
21 Sep 2020
Closes
30 Sep 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Introduction

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Wellesley Hospital and help people build a brighter future.

You will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

Undertaking assessments using the Model of Human Occupation (MoHo) framework, you will implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to support people with mental health conditions to positively progress through their care plans.

If you can think creatively and build a strong rapport with some of the most vulnerable people in society then you'll feel right at home at Wellesley Hospital. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

Role - Occupational Therapist

Location - Wellington, Somerset

Salary - Competitive + Benefits

Hours - 37.5, Full-Time

This role involves:

Facilitate a flexible programme of OT groups and individual interventions as part of our tiered integrated therapeutic group programme.
Completing assessments.
Planning sessions.
Implementing intervention.
Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid mental health recovery.

To be successful in this role:

Current HPC registration and full BOAT membership with evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Knowledge and use of a range of OT assessments and outcome measures.
Experience of working within a similar setting.

What you will get:

Competitive annual salary
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

Join the multidisciplinary team at Wellesley Hospital providing care to men and women with mental health conditions in a modern and purpose-built hospital with low and medium secure environments.

The unit is one of NHS England's pilot sites to test new approaches to delivering mental health care and works alongside local NHS trusts and private care providers in the South West.

Wellesley Hospital is conveniently located near Wellington, close to the M5 and commutable from Taunton, Exeter, Yeovil and surrounding areas.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care.

Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent care programs that truly benefit the service users can be delivered.

With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.