Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist

The contract duration is for 3 months with the likelihood of extension. This is a full-time placement, although part-time hours can be considered. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5 however these hours are flexible.
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Location: Warneford Hospital, Highfield Unit - Oxford, OX3 7JX
Pay: 20/25 p/h LTD & 250 Sign-Up Bonus
Job Purpose - Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, carrying a defined clinical caseload for individuals. The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy for Adults with mental health conditions, both over the phone and face-to-face.
Key Responsibilities

• Postholder will provide high quality and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and interventions, both group and individual, to people who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with the occupational therapy pathways.
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary.
• Knowledge in using MOHO and/or MoCA assessments ie COSA, ACIS, Creative Participation Tool and writing reports based on these assessments.
• Knowledge of creating and implementing sensory schedules and/or sensory diets with Young People.
• The ability to explore sensory preferences with young people.
• To facilitate/co-facilitate groups with a range of different young people ie eating disorders, emotional dysregulated, ASD.
• Complete functional assessments ie cooking assessments, community assessments.
• Good communication skills with Young People, families, and other professionals.
• Have a very good understanding of risk assessing and risk management.
• Previous experience of leading OTA's or junior staff would be preferable.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Experience working with Young People who suffer from Mental Health difficulties such as eating disorders and ASD

Benefits

• Four weekly payroll runs
• 250 training allowance
• Excellent pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Ltd & PAYE payment options available
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
• FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services
• FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunisations

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