Occupational Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Job summary

As an Occupational Therapist, join the supportive team at Bromley Road in London a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issue - where you will help people with mental health needs to develop new skills and build a brighter future. You will be working alongside the Occupational Therapy team as maternity cover for a 6 month fixed term contract. You will have experience in managing a designated caseload and will be responsible for completing assessments, planning therapeutic sessions, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to service users care plans. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, youll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. This role involves: Facilitating a flexible programme of OT groups and individual interventions. Planning and implementing interventions and therapeutic activities Evaluating outcomes

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, join the supportive team at Bromley Road in London, a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issues. You will help people with mental health needs develop new skills and build a brighter future, working alongside the Occupational Therapy team as maternity cover for a 6-month fixed term contract. You will manage a designated caseload and be responsible for completing assessments, planning therapeutic sessions, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to service users' care plans. The role emphasizes teamwork, offering support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and access to training courses to help achieve your career goals. Responsibilities include facilitating a flexible programme of OT groups and individual interventions, planning and implementing interventions and therapeutic activities, evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans, and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivering care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with a global network extending across 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people globally. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure to ensure their suitability for engaging with vulnerable groups.

Job responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, join the supportive team at Bromley Road in London– a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issue - where you will help people with mental health needs to develop new skills and build a brighter future.

You will be working alongside the Occupational Therapy team as maternity cover for a 6 month fixed term contract. You will have experience in managing a designated caseload and will be responsible for completing assessments, planning therapeutic sessions, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to service users care plans.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

• Facilitating a flexible programme of OT groups and individual interventions.
• Planning and implementing interventions and therapeutic activities
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
• Supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.

To be successful in this role:

• Current HPC registration and full BOAT membership with evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Knowledge and use of a range of OT assessments and outcome measures.
• Experience of working within a similar setting.
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
• Minimum of 1 years post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist

Where you will be working:

Location: 84-86 Bromley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2UR

You will work at Bromley Road, a rehabilitation service for men and women with enduring mental health issues, complex needs and complicated addiction problems. We accept service users who have a forensic history and those who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, amended 2007.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to deliver positive support and risk reduction strategies, as well as providing opportunities for social inclusion and building skills for independent living.

The team at Bromley Road work alongside service users, supporting them in their therapy programmes, building coping strategies and increasing their life skills. The aim at Bromley Road is to keep the length of stay to a minimum by planning discharge at the point of admission. Communication with families and valued support networks are encouraged by an experienced and values led staff team.

What You’ll Get

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £36,900
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer:

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. 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

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: London, SE6 2UR

Employer's website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/

Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]