Occupational Therapist

Reference

PRI93783

Location

Priory Hospital Southampton, Marchwood Park, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4DA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£35,392 - £42,618

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Purpose 
To manage patients using evidence based and patient centered principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living.

Responsibilities

 Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.

 Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progress.

 Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

 Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.

 Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units’ business plan.

 Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient’s rehabilitation.

 Leads on implementation of new services within own site, sharing best practice with other sites in the area.

 Ensures the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site. Knowledge / Education / Skills BSc Hons or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and accreditation by the HCPC Experience

The role holder will require prior exposure to working within an Occupational Therapy setting including experience of working within the specialised area i.e. addictions, neuro-rehab or eating disorders.

Communication This role will be focused upon developing and maintaining productive and stable relationships with patients through effective communication, coaching and counselling techniques and highly developed interpersonal skills. Responsibility Staff Assists less experienced colleagues and occasionally provides professional supervision to students and trainees. Budgets & equipment Shared responsibility for ensuring the serviceability of equipment and for replenishing supplies of materials. Informatics Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of patient records, data and information.

A REAL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE WE SUPPORT Safeguarding All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures, and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role. Working Environment The problems faced by patients may present challenging situations, which may increase the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role. Upholding the Company Behaviours This provides some guidance on the types of conduct to support the Company Behaviours Behaviour Evidence

Putting People First

 Strives to ensure every colleague is able to make a positive and lasting difference to Service Users and their families

 Actively seeks to develop the potential of every service user and staff member Being Supportive

 Celebrates success and supports colleagues through difficult times

 Demonstrates loyalty to colleagues, manager and team Acting with Integrity

 Is honest and respectful in all interactions with colleagues and customers

 Demonstrates emotional control

 Ensures accurate recording of any transactions and interactions on all company documentation

 Challenges poor performance and behaviours Being Positive

 Promotes the company in a positive way at all times

 Strives for positive outcomes, especially when times are challenging Striving for Excellence  Always puts service quality first

 Shares and encourages innovation

 Keeps on top of new developments in the sector 

If you require further information or have any questions please give Sarah Marsh a call on 02380 844044. 

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift.

Job Description

Occupational_Therapist.pdf

Closing Date

31/07/2024