Occupational Therapist (Community Later Life Psychiatry)
Job details
Excel Healthcare are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with CORU registration and proven experience working with older adults in psychiatric care. This position offers the chance to contribute to a proactive and supportive team committed to delivering the highest standards of care. About You: The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to work as part of a friendly and professional team. A strong commitment to maintaining and upholding the team's high standards of care is essential for this role. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, we'd love to hear from you! Primary Duties:
- To deliver an Occupational Therapy service of the highest possible clinical standard.
- To be directly responsible for the Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients on your caseload.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
- To maintain accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act
- To be responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as required
- To develop skills in the specified clinical area and act as a resource for other staff grade occupational therapists
- To support occupational therapy colleagues and to maintain / develop professional standards and good working practice
- To undertake and participate in clinical audit as required
- To participate in research projects as required
- To ensure positive representation of the Occupational Therapy Service at all times
- To develop protocols and clinical care pathways where appropriate
- To be responsible for the direct supervision of Occupational Therapy Students or students of other disciplines assigned to the clinical area/department for training
- To be responsible for daily administration duties and overall management of caseload
- To attend and participate in ward rounds / case conferences and / or team meetings as required
- BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Hold full CORU registration.
- Hold a full drivers license.
- Positive approach to older people with mental health.
- Previous Clinical experience working in mental health with older adults ideally.
- Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.
- Ability to assess individual patient needs.
- Passion for healthy ageing and empowerment.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Full driving licence
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