Occupational Therapist - Band 6

A new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist - Band 6 to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Tredegar, Gwent.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

A mental health service which specialises in high dependency inpatient rehabilitation for women in a safe and comfortable environment

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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC

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As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Hold a caseload and manage designated workload, identify priorities, manage time and resources effectively under supervision of a more senior Occupational Therapist


• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with the company and professional standards


• Be a source of professional advice relating to Occupational Therapy, to provide advice to individuals in our care, to carers and colleagues as appropriate


• Implement practices that promote service users' and carers' rights and participation, in line with their choices, and support others to do so


• To support/lead the supervision of Activity Co-ordinators/Occupational Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, reporting relevant issues to Specialist OT/ Head OT, including sickness monitoring and time management

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge of the area of specialism; clinical skills in assessment and intervention


• Microsoft Office tools and good working knowledge of information technology


• Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science


• Advanced knowledge and critical understanding of Adult and social learning theories

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £33,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a Fixed Term Contract working 40 hours a week for 6 months.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free parking


• Free meals for staff on duty


• Relocation package available


• Group pension plan helping you save for your future


• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)


• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + plus much more

Reference ID: 6035

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV