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Senior Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Are you a motivated and autonomous practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and develop? Would you like to be a part of a brand new journey within a friendly and supportive team? Join our team at Hillview Hospital which has recently been acquired by Elysium Healthcare and is due to reopen as an adult service for people experiencing a diagnosis of Eating Disorder.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in this role: Current HCPC registration and RCOT membership Experience of working within a similar setting Experience with Eating Disorder preferable

About us

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

Details

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7904

Job locations

Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau, Gwent, NP23 5YA

Ebbw Vale

NP23 5YA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a motivated and autonomous practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and develop? Would you like to be a part of a brand new journey within a friendly and supportive team? Join our team at Hillview Hospital which has recently been acquired by Elysium Healthcare and is due to reopen as an adult service for people experiencing a diagnosis of Eating Disorder. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will have experience in managing a designated caseload, using theoretical knowledge and practical experience to assess service users' needs and to plan the OT programme, and take responsibility for setting up the Occupational Therapy service. You will design and implement a therapeutic programme which focus on empowering recovery and independence through least restrictive practice. Opportunities for service users at Hillview Hospital include a range of work and vocational roles. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of online and CPD training courses to support you in reaching your career goals. This role involves:

  • Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing interventions.
  • Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
  • Supervise Activity Coordinator
  • Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to support the care plans
    • To be successful in this role:
  • Current HCPC registration and RCOT membership
  • Experience of working within a similar setting
  • Experience with Eating Disorder preferable
    • Where you will be working: Location: Hillview Hospital, Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, NP23 5YA Hillview Hospital has recently been acquired by Elysium Healthcare and has started a transformational journey which includes a full renovation, change of service and Service User population and aligned culture, environment and high standards. Join us on this journey to help shape a positive future for Hillview, which provides a rehabilitation service for men and women with complex conditions who require specialist care to help them move through the care pathway and live more independent lives in the community. The Acute service for adult men and women accepts emergency admissions for people who are in crisis and who cannot be safely cared for in the community. What you will get:
  • £45,000 Annual Salary
  • Welcome bonus £5000
  • 33 days annual leave inc. Bank Holidays - 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 and much more.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Are you a motivated and autonomous practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and develop? Would you like to be a part of a brand new journey within a friendly and supportive team? Join our team at Hillview Hospital which has recently been acquired by Elysium Healthcare and is due to reopen as an adult service for people experiencing a diagnosis of Eating Disorder. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will have experience in managing a designated caseload, using theoretical knowledge and practical experience to assess service users' needs and to plan the OT programme, and take responsibility for setting up the Occupational Therapy service. You will design and implement a therapeutic programme which focus on empowering recovery and independence through least restrictive practice. Opportunities for service users at Hillview Hospital include a range of work and vocational roles. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of online and CPD training courses to support you in reaching your career goals. This role involves:

  • Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing interventions.
  • Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
  • Supervise Activity Coordinator
  • Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to support the care plans
    • To be successful in this role:
  • Current HCPC registration and RCOT membership
  • Experience of working within a similar setting
  • Experience with Eating Disorder preferable
    • Where you will be working: Location: Hillview Hospital, Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, NP23 5YA Hillview Hospital has recently been acquired by Elysium Healthcare and has started a transformational journey which includes a full renovation, change of service and Service User population and aligned culture, environment and high standards. Join us on this journey to help shape a positive future for Hillview, which provides a rehabilitation service for men and women with complex conditions who require specialist care to help them move through the care pathway and live more independent lives in the community. The Acute service for adult men and women accepts emergency admissions for people who are in crisis and who cannot be safely cared for in the community. What you will get:
  • £45,000 Annual Salary
  • Welcome bonus £5000
  • 33 days annual leave inc. Bank Holidays - 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 and much more.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • This role involves:
    • Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing interventions.
    • Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
    • Supervise Activity Coordinator
    • Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to support the care plans

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role:
    • Current HCPC registration and RCOT membership
    • Experience of working within a similar setting
    • Experience with Eating Disorder preferable
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • This role involves:
    • Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing interventions.
    • Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
    • Supervise Activity Coordinator
    • Implement and develop evidence-based therapeutic activities to support the care plans

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To be successful in this role:
    • Current HCPC registration and RCOT membership
    • Experience of working within a similar setting
    • Experience with Eating Disorder preferable

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau, Gwent, NP23 5YA

    Ebbw Vale

    NP23 5YA


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau, Gwent, NP23 5YA

    Ebbw Vale

    NP23 5YA


    Employer's website

    https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Elysium Careers

    Elysium Careers

    careers@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

    02083271800

    Details

    Date posted

    31 July 2023

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 7

    Salary

    £45,000 to £45,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    7904

    Job locations

    Hillside, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau, Gwent, NP23 5YA

    Ebbw Vale

    NP23 5YA


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