Occupational Therapist

Rushcliffe Care Group is a leading provider of high-quality residential and nursing care services. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care to our patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team, primarily based at Rushcliffe Aberavon Hospital with responsibilities also extending to Aberdare Hospital. Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. *About Us* At Rushcliffe Care Group, we pride ourselves on our compassionate approach to care. Our team of professionals is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for our patients, providing personalized care that meets their individual needs. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, we invest in our staff and facilities to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care and service. As on Occupational Therapist you would be working across both Hospital services in Wales, Aberavon Hospital and Aberdare Hospital. Aberavon and Aberdare Hospital provides rehabilitation and recovery for people with complex, severe and enduring mental health challenges. Referrals will be accepted from medium/ low secure hospitals, PICU, acute admissions and the Criminal Justice System. Patients will be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Rushcliffe Aberavon is an 18 bedded locked rehabilitation unit for males between the age of 18 and 65, while Aberdare is a 10 bedded service. *The Role* As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's specific needs. Typical tasks include: * Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies * Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants * Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements * Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff * To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways *About You* To be successful in this role, you will need to have: * Occupational Therapy professional qualification * UK HCPC registration * Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience in adult mental health * Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches * Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills * Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models This is a full-time role with a salary dependent on skills and experience between £35,000 and £43,000 (37.5hrs per week). If you are a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, we would love to hear from you. _Rushcliffe Care Group follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure – payment for which is covered by the Group._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00-£43,000.00 per year Experience: * occupational therapist: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * HCPC (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: RCG-RECRUIT160924AVON13