Locum Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Position: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Location: Wales

Contract Duration: 19th August 2024 - 6th October 2024

Hours: Part-time (minimum 22.5 hours per week)

About Client:

Our client Trust is a healthcare provider in Bridgend, Wales. It offers a range of acute and specialist services, including emergency care, maternity services, and surgical procedures. The trust is part of the NHS Wales network and focuses on delivering high-quality care to the local community while striving for continuous improvement and patient safety.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based, recovery-focused Occupational Therapy specialist assessments and interventions to a defined caseload across various wards, including the Assessment ward, Treatment wards, and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions based on the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
• Deliver recovery-focused and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Manage a defined caseload effectively across the Assessment ward, Treatment wards, and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Utilize recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and recovery outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy services and initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant registration (e.g., HCPC).
• Proven experience in delivering Occupational Therapy within mental health settings.
• Knowledge and application of MOHO in clinical practice.
• Strong ability to use evidence-based assessments and outcome measures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied caseload effectively.

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous experience working in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Additional training or qualifications in mental health and recovery-based practices.