Lead Occupational Therapist

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in you career and be part of meaningful change? If so, join the team at St Mary's Hospital, Warrington as a Lead Occupational Therapist.  

St Mary’s Hospital provides care and support for men aged 18 years and over who require a period of specialised Level 2 mental health rehabilitation inpatient services (higher support needs) in a safe and caring environment. The hospital also offers specialised services for people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in a rehabilitation setting

With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will be responsible for managing a complex caseload using evidence-based and people-focused principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual and group interventions which will support the service users to develop their skills in self maintenance, productivity and leisure.

You will report directly to the Therapy Lead, with the opportunity to work autonomously in your running of the OT department.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of online and CPD training courses to support you reach your career goals.

As a Lead Occupational Therapist, you will be:

Participating fully with the multidisciplinary team and encourage the service users to be fully engaged in their care pathway

Managing and co-ordinating the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication by the occupational therapists.

Ensuring the team maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient’s rehabilitation / progress.

Ensuring the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

Supporting clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes

Receiving and responding 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.

Working to develop living skills, rehabilitation, and educational opportunities/therapies under the strategic direction of the Therapy Lead and other members of the Senior Management Team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

To be qualified and registered as an Occupational Therapist

At least 3 years post qualifying experience.

Experience in assessing people with a variety of psychometrics and risk assessment tools

To be able to work therapeutically, engaging people in developing insight and coping skills to manage their complex needs

Experience in supervising and managing junior members of the team

A full and clean UK driving licence

Where you will be working:

Location:

St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB

St Mary’s provides specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.  

You will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community.  Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Annual base salary of £50,000

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate;
Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy…