About this role
Job summary
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
Main duties of the job
Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs to identify barriers to daily living Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that address functional goals like selfcare, work, education, and leisure .Recommend and provide adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, teaching clients how to use and integrate tools effectively Deliver therapy through individual and group sessions, employing methods such as therapeutic exercises, sensory integration, and coping skills training Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with caregivers, documenting progress, adjusting care plans, and advocating for clients within healthcare and social support systems
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.
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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
Suttons Manor is looking to recruit a Occupational Therapist to join the team. This is a full time/37.5 Hour role.
Priory Hospital Suttons Manor is set in Stapleford Tawney, a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district, near the town of Romford. The hospital is set in its own attractive grounds of over nine acres, which supports an amazing horticulture programme and grants access to an idyllic countryside landscape, which, by its very nature, promotes wellbeing.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
The ideal candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They should have prior experience working within an Occupational Therapy setting, ideally with exposure to specialist areas such as neuro-rehabilitation. Strong communication skills are essential to build and maintain productive, therapeutic relationships with patients, using effective coaching and counselling techniques. In addition, the role requires highly developed interpersonal skills to navigate complex or challenging situations while providing compassionate support. Working within this environment can be physically, emotionally, and sensory demanding, but with your clinical expertise and the support of our team, you will play a key role in transforming the lives of those in our care.
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 London Road
Stapleford Tawney
Romford
RM4 1BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)