About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Pinhoe View in Exeter, a purpose-built facility where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions. You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation. You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Occupational Therapist at Pinhoe View, you will play a crucial role in empowering patients to regain health and independence. You'll deliver top-tier occupational therapy assessments and interventions, and provide valuable clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary team. With a focus on occupational engagement and skill development, you'll utilize your extensive experience to manage caseloads, conduct assessments, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes. Your contributions will be vital in delivering evidence-based interventions that equip patients with confidence and coping strategies for daily life. This position offers a fixed 9-month term with abundant opportunities for skill enhancement and professional development, supported by a network of healthcare professionals.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider of specialized health services, with a wide-ranging network spanning over 80 services across England and Wales. Their offerings encompass various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, and Learning Disabilities, catering to both children and adults. Known for their unique care approach and commitment to professional development, Elysium provides numerous growth opportunities for employees. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity operating in 10 countries, they advocate for an inclusive workplace through initiatives like Disability Confident recruitment. Elysium emphasizes safeguarding service users' welfare and mandates DBS checks for all hires to maintain high safety standards.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced and motivated ccupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Pinhoe View in Exeter, a purpose-built facility where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions.
You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.
You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
At Pinhoe View you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us on a 9 month fixed term contract. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.
Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:
Receive and respond promptly to new admissions, undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs.The OT team follow (MOHO) The Model of Human Occupation. Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based interventions.These will provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies to function in everyday life. Contribute to risk assessments, formulations, attend ward rounds and CPA meetings and provide feedback on patients’ engagement in Occupational Therapy and achievement of goals. Develop close working relationships with clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Elysium policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards. Maintain effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers and external professionals throughout a patient’s rehabilitation journey. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous electronic records and maintained. Take a lead within the Occupational Therapy team in the absence of the lead. Ensure the effective management and supervision of more junior staff. Contribute to service evaluation and development. To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:
An Occupational Therapy profession qualification UK HCPC registration Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service 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 Where you will be working
Location: Pinhoe View, College Way, EXETER, EX1 3PZ
Join the team at Pinhoe View - a purpose-built facility where a range of mental health services are provided for adults with acute mental health conditions across two wards and eight individual flats.
The 24-hour acute inpatient service is supported by a full multidisciplinary team, which specialises in the assessment, treatment and stabilisation of people suffering from a significant mental health episode and in crisis.
Clinical and therapeutic services at Pinhoe View are delivered in a safe environment, providing the opportunity for recovery, while rehabilitation services provide a pathway of care supporting individuals back to their community.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £42,500 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
An Occupational Therapy profession qualification, UK HCPC registration, Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience within an adult service, 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Exeter
EX1 3PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)