Senior Occupational Therapist
Job Role: Senior Occupational Therapist (ASD Department)
Location: Doncaster - Commutable from: Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Wakefield
Salary: Circa £30,000 (Negotiable package for exceptional candidates)
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Lead ASD Team
About Cheswold Park Hospital:
Purpose built in 2006; Cheswold Park Hospital has justifiably gained a reputation for both high quality clinical care and innovation. Working in partnership with the NHS they provide an outstanding service to patients that is needs led, flexible and based on individual requirements.
Cheswold Park recognises that their staff are their single most valuable asset and they are committed to ensuring they deliver on-going support and development. They have a job opening for a committed Occupational Therapist to join their existing team.
Job Role / Key Accountabilities:
The post holder will be part of the multidisciplinary team which will provide services to adults who have autism spectrum conditions and learning disabilities. Primary job duties will include:
• Act as the named Occupational Therapist for identified patient(s), ensuring all aspects of care planning are implemented and reviewed
• To work alongside the nursing team in order to a deliver person centred approach
• To provide Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment in order to enable patients achieve their maximum level of independence, enhancing their sense of well-being.
• To ensure all reports and risk assessments are concise, accurate and clearly documented.
• To attend ward rounds, case conferences and additional patient meetings to ensure appropriate communication.
• To provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff
• To chair meetings such as morning handover and team meetings
Person Specification:
Interested applicants should please be aware of the following prior to registering their interest in this job:
• Registered HCPC Occupational Therapist status
• A diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Prior experience gained within a relevant setting
• Ability to supervise a team and support as necessary
• Exceptional communication skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Demonstrates a “can-do” attitude
• Able to work in challenging environments
The post holder will be eligible for an excellent employment package which is negotiable.
Hays PLc are working on a retained basis for Cheswold Park Hospital. All third party or direct applications will be directed to Liam O’Brien the Hays Consultant managing this account. For more information and to apply, please click on the link or contact Liam O’Brien at Hays Healthcare.
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