Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist

Reference

PRI95267

Location

Priory Hospital Altrincham, Rappax Road, Hale, Manchester, WA15 0NU

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£35,000 to £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours

37.5 hours

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

The Priory Hospital – Altrincham is a 56 bedded hospital and is part of the Priory Group, leading provider of specialist treatment in mental health. The hospital has an established reputation for providing the highest standards of care together with an extensive range of clinical services and is a principle provider to the NHS in the north of England, focussing on positive holistic outcomes through full service provision

Job Advert Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and enthusiastic multi disciplinary team working across our adult and CAMHS ED inpatient services. The role holder will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Occupational Therapy Service across the and will have  experience of working with these client groups both individually and in groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient setting.

 

Applicants will be required to:

Provide consultation and assistance to the lead consultant regarding the therapeutic programme on the unit

Engage the patients on the unit in helpful, therapeutic and meaningful activity.

Manage and co-ordinate individual treatment plans for occupational therapy and activities

Provide 1:1 OT assessment and treatment

Develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards specifically regarding risk assessment.

Provide excellent oral and written communication and possess exceptional organisational skills.

 

For additional information please contact Karen Hamill or Melissa Batty, Therapy Services Manager(s) on 0161 904 0050

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements.  We thank you for your understanding. 

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. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

30/09/2024