Occupational Therapist

Reference

PRI43765

Location

Mildmay Oaks, Odiham Road, Winchfield,Hook, Hampshire RG27 8BS

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Salary

£25,000 - £25,3750

Hours

37.5 hours

Job Advert Role Description

Mildmay Oaks is a low secure and locked rehabilitation service for men with learning disability and autism spectrum disorder, and for women with learning disability.

Providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for an allocated caseload of patients

Participating in comprehensive assessments of new patients, following the assessment pathway for Mildmay Oaks

Completing a range of Model of Human Occupation standardised assessments.

Enabling patients to address specific needs in relation to health and well-being, respecting their dignity, wishes and beliefs and involving them in decision making and goals that are meaningful to them as part as their recovery

Identifying and assessing potential risks involved in occupations and activities, for example outside of the ward and in the community, and taking appropriate action

Assessing and providing environmental adaptations to facilitate daily living

Devising and carrying out treatment plans taking into consideration risk factors and grading of activities

Using goal-setting with patients to ensure effective treatment and as an OT outcome measure

Contributing feedback to clinical discussions and the weekly clinical team meetings

Carrying out individual sessions on/off the ward and in community settings

Gaining experience of working in open and closed groups on and off the ward

Working alongside and supervising support staff in the delivery of the ward programme

Engaging and communicating effectively with patients, using a range of communication strategies, taking into account barriers of communication e.g. cognitive impairment, physical and sensory impairments

Keeping up to date and accurate clinical records, maintained in accordance with professional and departmental standards, to provide a clear record of intervention of the OT service and ensure confidentiality is maintained

Evaluating interventions informally after each session and through regular review reports

Attending CPA’s and provide a formal written and verbal report

This role would suit an Graduate OT

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services to adults and young people, Priory Group promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. 

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, education facilities and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Group will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job Description

Occupational_Therapist.pdf

Closing Date

28/02/2021