Occupational Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton Hall

Compensation: £29,259 / year

Description

Exciting opportunity to join Stockton Hall Hospital as we expand our capacity

We are looking to recruit highly motivated occupational therapists to join our team of forensic occupational therapists and therapy assistants. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions to detained patients within our mental illness service line. (opportunities could include working within our female service line). This is a full time role of 37.5 hours.

Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, depending on clinical need, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways.

What you'll be doing

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. 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

Working in a medium secure setting, you will work with a variety of conditions which are often complex and challenging, demonstrating a good knowledge of occupational therapy input into risk assessment and risk management. Standardised clinical tools based on the Model of Human Occupation will be utilised where the post holder has identified their appropriateness using specialist knowledge. Our commitment to individual clinical and management supervision and continuing professional development will support you in this specialist role. The suitable candidates will have the opportunity to supervise other members of the occupational therapy team, as well as contribute to service developments.  This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested and committed to delivering excellent care within a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment. 

• Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication. 
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progress. 
• Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff. 
• Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards. 

You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

What you'll bring to the role

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) in Occupational Therapy, along with full BAOT membership and current HCPC registration.

Vacancies available: 1 x Full time occupational therapist (37.5 hours)1 x Part time occupational therapist (30 hours)
For more information about the role, you can email Farahgigani@priorygroup.com

What we will give you in return

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. 

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professi