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Senior Occupational Therapist – Exeter
Key Responsibilities
- Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
- Completing Occupational Therapy assessments and person-centred interventions
- Working in conjunction with other OTs / OTAs to develop and implement a hospital-wide structured activity programme, offering morning, afternoon and evening activities
- 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
Skills and Expertise
- B.Sc. Honours Degree/M.Sc. Masters Occupational Therapy
- Registered with the Health Professionals Council
- Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapist
- 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
- Knowledge of how to work with individuals with mental illness
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Annual salary of up to 42,500
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
- Pension contribution to secure your future
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Retail discounts, special offers and more