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Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health difficulties to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Ellingham hospital is a 35 bedded hospital offering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to young people within the age range of 12 to 25 years old. Cherry oak ward is a low secure 10 bedded mixed unit and caters specifically to the needs of young people who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties and also demonstrate some level of functional impairment, which may be attributable to a learning disability, a neurodevelopmental diagnosis (e.g. autism, ADHD). Woodlands is a 15 beds adolescent mixed ward catering specifically for young people who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties and also demonstrate some level of functional impairment, which may be attributable to a learning disability, a neurodevelopmental diagnosis (e.g. autism, ADHD), or another neurological issue (e.g. brain injury). Redwood ward is a 10 bedded ward for young adult age 18 to 65 years old with an acute mental health problem. The hospital is supported by a robust multi-disciplinary team of professionals including psychiatrist, psychologist speech & language therapist, Occupational therapist, nurses, social worker and a family therapist. There is also an Ofsted registered school on site supporting the young people with their education.
The role:
We are looking for a keen and resourceful Occupational Therapist to join our OT team. The role is to be the named OT for Redwood ward, our Adult acute mental health ward, but with provision to support the Occupational Therapist across our CAMHS service where required.
Using the MOHO framework, you will undertake OT assessments, interventions and evaluations for a designated caseload. You will work closely with the other OT on site and form part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You will be able to facilitate a flexible programme of OT groups and individual interventions as part of our tiered integrated group programme.
You must have good personal organisational skills and accomplishment to lifelong learning.
You will have current HPC registration and full BAOT membership with evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
This role is mainly working between Monday – Friday. You are also expected to work long days to accommodate evening groups within the hospital and occasional weekend provision.
This role would be suitable for those who are newly qualified.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Sophie Stinton on 01953 459000 or sophiestinton@priorygroup.com.
This role would be suitable for those who are newly qualified.
About us
From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.
The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.
As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.
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.
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