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Opportunity to work in a reputable mental health hospital, contributing to the care of individuals with mental illness and personality disorders.
Supportive work environment with close collaboration among multidisciplinary team members.
Possibility for professional growth and development through leadership opportunities and further training.
Generous annual leave policy that increases with tenure, promoting work-life balance.
Attractive salary range of GBP 28,407 to GBP 34,581, reflecting the importance of the role.
Additional perks such as birthday off, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme enhance job satisfaction.
Access to subsidized on-site meals and employee benefits schemes, making daily work life more enjoyable.
An exciting opportunity is available for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a leading mental health hospital in Ayr, Scotland, focusing on low secure care for individuals with mental illnesses and personality disorders. The role involves assessing patient needs, planning and delivering therapeutic interventions in a multidisciplinary team environment, supporting junior staff, and contributing to the development of occupational therapy services. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and ideally possess clinical experience in mental health settings, along with strong clinical reasoning and knowledge of relevant treatment models.
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,407 to £34,581 per annum for a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, accompanied by generous benefits including annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Interested applicants should reference ID: 6131 when applying.
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,407 to £34,581 per annum for a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, accompanied by generous benefits including annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Interested applicants should reference ID: 6131 when applying.
Opportunity to work in a reputable mental health hospital, contributing to the care of individuals with mental illness and personality disorders.
Supportive work environment with close collaboration among multidisciplinary team members.
Possibility for professional growth and development through leadership opportunities and further training.
Generous annual leave policy that increases with tenure, promoting work-life balance.
Attractive salary range of GBP 28,407 to GBP 34,581, reflecting the importance of the role.
Additional perks such as birthday off, life insurance, and a contributory pension scheme enhance job satisfaction.
Access to subsidized on-site meals and employee benefits schemes, making daily work life more enjoyable.
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Ayr, Scotland area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers
This special mental health service is a low secure hospital for males and females with mental illness and/or personality disorders
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
As The Occupational Therapist Your Key Responsibilities Include
- Undertake patient assessment and observation to identify patient need before planning and delivering appropriate and relevant interventions on either a group of individual basis
- Maintain and develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that clinical practice is in line with company policies and procedures
- Support junior occupational therapy staff and students
- Lead on further development and implementation of occupational therapy service within the site, under supervision of Lead Occupational Therapist
- Organise and deliver therapeutic activities for service users
- Assess service users response to interventions in accordance with agreed models of practice
- Provide practical support, advice and education to service users, carers and other disciplines
- Be responsible for the recording of all patient related activity information
- Relevant clinical experience with mental illness and/or personality disorder
- Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
- Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
- Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
- Knowledge of how to work with neurodiverse individuals
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30)
- Birthday off
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings
- Free car parking
- Subsidised on site meals
- Employee benefits scheme (e.g. discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple products loan scheme)
- Full onsite induction training and orientation programme
for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV
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To work as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the UK, you'll need a combination of education, clinical competencies, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications necessary for the role:
Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy: You must have an approved degree in occupational therapy (BSc or MSc). These programs typically include both theoretical and practical components.
2. Registration with HCPC: You need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice in the UK.
Core Skills
1. Clinical Assessment Skills: Ability to perform thorough assessments to understand the client’s needs, abilities, and limitations.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and interventions to assist clients in achieving their goals.
3. Problem-Solving: Ability to develop creative solutions and adapt treatment plans based on clients' progress and feedback.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
5. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to understand and relate to the struggles of clients, providing supportive and tailored care.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, and social workers.
2. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diversity in clients' backgrounds, beliefs, and preferences.
3. Adaptability: Ready to adjust practices and approaches based on different environments and client needs.
Organizational Skills
1. Time Management: Ability to manage caseloads effectively and prioritize tasks to meet client needs.
2. Record Keeping: Competence in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring adherence to legal and professional standards.
Continuous Professional Development
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to keep skills and knowledge up to date with the latest practices and regulations in occupational therapy.
Additional Experience
1. Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience during internships or placements is invaluable, as it helps develop practical skills and professionalism in the field.
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