Occupational Therapist for Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

17 hours ago


Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Overview

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Atherleigh Park Hospital. This is a fixed-term contract until March 2025, providing cover for maternity leave. You will be working closely with therapists in a well-established team across five wards in a modern hospital setting.

In this role, you will manage a daily caseload of clients with acute/complex mental health and occasional physical health rehabilitation needs. Your primary responsibility will be to complete a range of assessments and treatment plans, contributing to the discharge planning process based on your professional knowledge. As part of The Therapy Team at Atherleigh Park, you will work alongside Activity Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, and Therapy Assistants.

Your key responsibilities include:
  1. Regular supervision of Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement
  2. Adherence to the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, as well as the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice
  3. Participation in Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework
  4. Contributing to the planning, development, and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within the designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined forums
  5. Maintaining a flexible approach to working hours to ensure the needs of clients are met

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is estimated to be around £40,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, you can expect benefits such as 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, Cycle to work scheme, Salary sacrifice car scheme, and Blue Light Card Discounts.

About Us
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, as well as a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and beyond. Our team consists of over 6,400 members of staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations.

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