About this role
Job summary
Priory Hospital Middleton St George are currently looking to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our established department. This is an opportunity for 1 full-time (37.5 hrs) role, the post holder must be qualified and be registered with the HCPC.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
Main duties of the job
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
A competitive salaryDisclosure check cost coverageComprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with years' serviceBirthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Free on-site parkingComplimentary Access to our on-site gymnasiumOnline benefits and cashback rewardsSMART Childcare VouchersSMART Pension optionLocal rewards and recognition programme open to all colleaguesExcellent staff break facilities in our bespoke new staff lounge The successful candidate will be required to apply for a disclosure at the required level from the Disclosure & Barring Service. To find out more about the role please contact Pamela Phoenix, Director of Clinical Services, on 01325 333192.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Senior Occupational Therapist you will manage your own caseload as well as contributing to the Central Activity Programme which focuses on Vocational Rehabilitation. You will also work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team on a designated ward as well as the within the Occupational Therapy team. The Model of Human Occupation is embedded into the service provided at Middleton St George, and OTs utilise corresponding assessment tools accordingly. You will receive monthly clinical supervision as well as bi-monthly management supervision. To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Occupational Therapy (OT) service, working in collaboration with Therapy Services Manager to ensure Occupational Therapy services are proactive and supportive of Priory objectives.
To work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues across the hospital site to support integration around patient care. To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of OT assessment, treatment and management for patients. This role will be focused upon developing and maintaining productive and stable relationships with patients, staff and others through effective communication, coaching and highly developed interpersonal skills. Share information effectively and concisely in a range of situations.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The post-holder is required to have a clear and positive communication style both verbally and non-verbally; they will be required to provide written and verbal information in a succinct manner in a way that is understood by those that they are communicating with; they will need to provide information by email, but use this as a tool when appropriate and not as an alternative to face to face or verbal communication unless circumstances dictate this.
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 Priory Healthcare
Address Darlington
Darlington
County Durham
Dl2 1TS
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)