Occupational Therapist  

£31K- £35K+ per annum DOE  

Full time, Mon- Fri  

London  

Overview  

Compass Associates are proud to exclusively support their specialist eating disorder services in their search for Occupational Therapist to join the team at their inpatient treatment facility in London. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality care for individuals with the most complex cases within an inpatient hospital for children and young people up to 25 years old with an eating disorder condition.  

Responsibilities  

To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of OT services. To prepare reports, conduct assessments, perform risk assessments, conduct planned and structured therapeutic activity (both individual and group) for the patient population and in collaboration with the MDT members.

To engage with families as part of the treatment programme.

To prepare group and individualised therapy/activity timetables and provide monthly analysis on engagement.

To participate in staff training and reflective practice with the nursing and clinical team to support the learning culture of the Hospital and promote best practice.

To work independently on a day-to-day basis.  

To ensure that all patients are safeguarded from potential harm.

To establish and maintain effective links and working relationship with key internal and external colleagues.

To provide consultation/ in house training as required in relation to occupational therapy.

Requirements  

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.

Registration to practice in the UK.

Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice.

Full and current driving licence.

Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting.

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Shift pattern  

Full time, 40 weeks across Monday to Friday.

Benefits  

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays off.

Free meal per shift.

Parking.

Development programme.

Pension.

Interview process  

2 stage: 1st stage informal chat in person or online meeting. Second stage- formal face to face interview with Director and Occupational Lead.  

Contact Details    

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Helena Borus at Applyor email Apply    

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 for each successful recommendation.    

Compass Associates (part of Compass Holding Group) are Health Investor's Recruiter of the Year 2017 and 2019