Senior Occupational Therapist ABI

Keys Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality services to adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. This role involves providing assessments, developing treatment plans, and offering consultation within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience in mental health settings. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000, a £3,600 car allowance, and a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Acute in-patient and community mental health settings.
• Experience with adults with complex needs.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Develop trauma-informed OT treatment plans.
• Contribute to safeguarding and compliance measures.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Clinical Leadership

Evidence-based Practice

Person-centred Approach

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Professional registration with HCPC

Job description

Salary:£55,000
Car Allowance: £3,600 P/A
Location:Manchester
Hours: 37.5 (negotiable)
Work pattern:Homebase, with national travel as required

Working as part of Keys Group Clinical Services to provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy input to adults residing within our learning disability, mental health and acquired brain injury services. The role involves providing both direct and indirect assessment, intervention and consultation to support the provision of high-quality services. This role will focus primarily on ABI services but may be requested to cover other areas as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and clinical leadership across designated Keys Group services, working autonomously and within the MDT.
• Develop, implement and oversee evidence-based, person-centred and trauma-informed OT treatment plans in line with NICE guidance.
• Offer specialist consultation, training and advice to staff, families and internal/external professionals.
• Contribute an OT perspective to safeguarding, risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring safe, effective and well-led care.
• Support service development through participation in meetings, projects, policy development and partnership working with external agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date evidence-based practice through research, outcome measurement and service evaluation activities.
• Engage in supervision, appraisal and continuous professional development, working in accordance with HCPC, RCOT and Keys Group standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, collect required data, undertake reasonable travel and complete other duties as agreed.

About you

• Essential: Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Essential: Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Essential:Significant experience in a range of Acute in-patient and community mental health and care settings.
• Essential: Experience, typically with adults with complex needs
• Essential:Knowledge of:Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Risk Management, social care workforce, Medication and potential side effects.
• Essential: Full clean driving license and access to my own car.
• Salary - £55,000 per annum
• Car Allowance - £3,600 Per annum
• Flexibility – Hybrid working pattern
• Annual Leave– Generous annual leave
• Career Progression– We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organization.
• DBS Check– we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
• Ongoing Training and Development– Supported by our award-winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
• Pension Scheme– start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance– via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Staff Referral Scheme– earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend to join our team
• EPIC Awards–All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
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