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Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The successful applicant will also be expected to engage in professional development activities, contribute to the planning and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services, and adhere to the professional standards set by relevant governing bodies. Experience in research and audit is desirable, as is the ability to uphold the ethical and legal codes of practice within the NHS.
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trustare currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil Occupational Therapist opportunities within the team at the Meadowbrook unit under a long-term placement contract. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!
High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives. The post holder must be able to communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, carers, and relatives as well as within their own team & colleagues.
- To manage complex needs of inpatient male acute ward caseload using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
- To contribute to a rapid multi-disciplinary assessment of mental state and function.
- To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
- To provide leadership for junior and support staff as delegated by supervisor.
- To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework
- To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the O.T. services with the designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined forums
- To deputise for OT Senior Practitioner.
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trustare currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil Occupational Therapist opportunities within the team at the Meadowbrook unit under a long-term placement contract. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!
High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives. The post holder must be able to communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, carers, and relatives as well as within their own team & colleagues.
Role Details:
- To manage complex needs of inpatient male acute ward caseload using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
- To contribute to a rapid multi-disciplinary assessment of mental state and function.
- To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
- To provide leadership for junior and support staff as delegated by supervisor.
- To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
- To develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework
- To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the O.T. services with the designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined forums
- To deputise for OT Senior Practitioner.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Be HCPC registered
- Experience in research and audit
- Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines
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