Job summary
The acute mental health service at Farmfield Hospital provides psychiatric care for up to 28 male service users between the ages of 18-65 who are experiencing an acute crisis in their mental health. Service users are given the opportunity to develop new skills, optimise functioning and maximise their quality of life; with the transparent aim of progressing towards discharge to the community.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking service user assessments to identify and prioritise needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. The OT team follows MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).
Maintain evaluation records of performance for individuals, providing verbal and written feedback forward rounds and discharge planning meetings. Actively participate in the clinical discussion of service user's needs and development of care plans.
Contribute to discharge planning and in supporting service users through their recovery pathway back into the community.
Ensure the effective and efficient management and supervision of more junior staff (2 Occupational Therapy assistants).
Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practise is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
Contribute to business growth by actively promoting Elysium Healthcare therapy services in line with the local unit's business plan.
Maintain effective communication links with service users, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout the service user's rehabilitation journey.
Contribute towards service evaluation and development.
About us
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to move your career forward with a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this role might be for you as we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our OT team at Farmfield in Charlwood.The acute mental health service at Farmfield Hospital provides psychiatric care for up to 28 male service users between the ages of 18-65 who are experiencing an acute crisis in their mental health. Service users are given the opportunity to develop new skills, optimise functioning and maximise their quality of life; with the transparent aim of progressing towards discharge to the community. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a caseload using an evidence-based approach and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. These will provide service users with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life. With prior experience in a similar role from the NHS or private sector, you will carry a designated caseload to identify occupational therapy goals as part of service users' overall care plan through assessment tools. Your responsibilities will include:
Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking service user assessments to identify and prioritise needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. The OT team follows MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).Maintain evaluation records of performance for individuals, providing verbal and written feedback forward rounds and discharge planning meetings. Actively participate in the clinical discussion of service user's needs and development of care plans.Contribute to discharge planning and in supporting service users through their recovery pathway back into the community.Ensure the effective and efficient management and supervision of more junior staff (2 Occupational Therapy assistants).Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practise is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.Contribute to business growth by actively promoting Elysium Healthcare therapy services in line with the local unit's business plan.Maintain effective communication links with service users, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout the service user's rehabilitation journey.Contribute towards service evaluation and development. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.HCPC registration.RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential. What you will get:
Annual salary of £35,360 - £40,588 + £5000 welcome bonusThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)- plus your birthday off!Free meals and parkingWellbeing support and activitiesCareer development and trainingPension contributionLife AssuranceEnhanced Maternity Package
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to move your career forward with a company that supports, values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare? If so, this role might be for you as we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our OT team at Farmfield in Charlwood.The acute mental health service at Farmfield Hospital provides psychiatric care for up to 28 male service users between the ages of 18-65 who are experiencing an acute crisis in their mental health. Service users are given the opportunity to develop new skills, optimise functioning and maximise their quality of life; with the transparent aim of progressing towards discharge to the community. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will manage a caseload using an evidence-based approach and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. These will provide service users with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life. With prior experience in a similar role from the NHS or private sector, you will carry a designated caseload to identify occupational therapy goals as part of service users' overall care plan through assessment tools. Your responsibilities will include:
Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking service user assessments to identify and prioritise needs, before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. The OT team follows MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).Maintain evaluation records of performance for individuals, providing verbal and written feedback forward rounds and discharge planning meetings. Actively participate in the clinical discussion of service user's needs and development of care plans.Contribute to discharge planning and in supporting service users through their recovery pathway back into the community.Ensure the effective and efficient management and supervision of more junior staff (2 Occupational Therapy assistants).Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practise is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.Contribute to business growth by actively promoting Elysium Healthcare therapy services in line with the local unit's business plan.Maintain effective communication links with service users, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout the service user's rehabilitation journey.Contribute towards service evaluation and development. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.HCPC registration.RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential. What you will get:
Annual salary of £35,360 - £40,588 + £5000 welcome bonusThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)- plus your birthday off!Free meals and parkingWellbeing support and activitiesCareer development and trainingPension contributionLife AssuranceEnhanced Maternity Package
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential.
- To have at least 2 years clinical experience including some experience of working in a mental health inpatient setting. Previous experience of working in an acute setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Experience
Desirable
- To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential.
- To have at least 2 years clinical experience including some experience of working in a mental health inpatient setting. Previous experience of working in an acute setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential.
- To have at least 2 years clinical experience including some experience of working in a mental health inpatient setting. Previous experience of working in an acute setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Experience
Desirable
- To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- To hold a BSC (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- RCOT membership is recommended, though not essential.
- To have at least 2 years clinical experience including some experience of working in a mental health inpatient setting. Previous experience of working in an acute setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
