Elysium Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View has medium and low secure and locked service that provides specialist treatment programmes for service users with Mental Health conditions and may have a history of offending behaviour

Main duties of the job

This role involves: Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the service user is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life. The post-holder will be an effective team member with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Weekend and evening work as and when required. As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) you will contribute to team meetings, attend ward rounds and professionals meetings where you will feedback on the service users' progress to their community teams. Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing intervention Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants

About us

About your next employerYou 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.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £35,392 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7732

Job locations

Chadwick Dr, Milton Keynes MK6 5LS

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Chadwick Lodge, Milton Keynes and help people build a brighter future. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View has medium and low secure and locked service that provides specialist treatment programmes for service users with Mental Health conditions and may have a history of offending behaviour With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. Our inclusive way of working has the service user as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit service users. We are looking for a highly motivated band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated OT team. You will be required to undertake assessments, whilst being a key player in the implementation and development of evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid mental health recovery. This role involves:

  • Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the service user is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life.
  • The post-holder will be an effective team member with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Weekend and evening work as and when required.
  • As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) you will contribute to team meetings, attend ward rounds and professionals meetings where you will feedback on the service users' progress to their community teams.
  • Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing intervention
  • Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • To be successful as an Occupational Therapist you will need:
  • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
  • RCOT membership is recommended but not mandatory.
  • Mental health experience is desirable
  • What you will get
  • An annual salary of £35,392
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    As an Occupational Therapist, you change lives for the better. Join the multidisciplinary team at Chadwick Lodge, Milton Keynes and help people build a brighter future. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View has medium and low secure and locked service that provides specialist treatment programmes for service users with Mental Health conditions and may have a history of offending behaviour With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. Our inclusive way of working has the service user as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit service users. We are looking for a highly motivated band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated OT team. You will be required to undertake assessments, whilst being a key player in the implementation and development of evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid mental health recovery. This role involves:

  • Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the service user is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life.
  • The post-holder will be an effective team member with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Weekend and evening work as and when required.
  • As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) you will contribute to team meetings, attend ward rounds and professionals meetings where you will feedback on the service users' progress to their community teams.
  • Completing assessments, planning sessions and implementing intervention
  • Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans
  • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • To be successful as an Occupational Therapist you will need:
  • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
  • RCOT membership is recommended but not mandatory.
  • Mental health experience is desirable
  • What you will get
  • An annual salary of £35,392
  • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off!
  • Free meals and parking
  • Wellbeing support and activities
  • Career development and training
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • To be successful as an Occupational Therapist you will need:
    • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
    • RCOT membership is recommended but not mandatory.
    • Mental health experience is desirable

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To be successful as an Occupational Therapist you will need:
    • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
    • RCOT membership is recommended but not mandatory.
    • Mental health experience is desirable
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Desirable

    • To be successful as an Occupational Therapist you will need:
    • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
    • RCOT membership is recommended but not mandatory.
    • Mental health experience is desirable

    Experience

    Desirable

    • To be successful as an Occupational Therapist you will need:
    • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
    • RCOT membership is recommended but not mandatory.
    • Mental health experience is desirable

    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

    Chadwick Dr, Milton Keynes MK6 5LS

    Milton Keynes

    MK6 5LS


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Elysium Healthcare

    Address

    Chadwick Dr, Milton Keynes MK6 5LS

    Milton Keynes

    MK6 5LS


    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

    08 August 2023

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 6

    Salary

    £35,392 to £35,392 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    7732

    Job locations

    Chadwick Dr, Milton Keynes MK6 5LS

    Milton Keynes

    MK6 5LS


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