Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Working in collaboration with the individual, the team and significant others to empower and support the recovery of people who are experiencing an acute or crisis episode of mental ill health, requiring an inpatient stay. You will be key in supporting the therapeutic environment and providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and interventions so the person and others involved can‑
develop and maintain effective treatment plans.

• Understand their difficulties, abilities and needs
• Optimise their health, ability and experience
• Support their discharge and ongoing recovery
• Undertake both holistic and specific occupational assessment of physical and mental health and wellbeing needs
• Plan, deliver and evaluate effective and evidence‑based occupational therapy interventions
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the therapeutic ward community and environment, embracing current clinical initiatives such as Sensory Friendly and Trauma Informed practices
• Establish relationships and collaborate with the range of parties engaged in the person's care (MDT, EBEs, carers and community services)
• Supervise and contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of therapeutic ward activities

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, proudly serving communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put people at our heart; this ethos guides everything we do. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as we care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more
• Staff networks and support groups

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Ryan Oliver

Job title:

Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care