OverviewThis post offers an exciting opportunity for a band 5 occupational therapist to develop and consolidate their clinical skills in a specialist older people\u2019s mental health inpatient setting. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Our team is a joint occupational therapy and physiotherapy service working with adults aged over 65 who have complex mental health conditions. We are an organic and functional older people\u2019s inpatient service based at The Woodlands, Rotherham. We work across inpatient wards, patient homes and care homes.

Responsibilities

To work as a member of an inpatient multidisciplinary team assessing occupational needs and providing occupational therapy interventions on an individual and group basis to service users with acute, complex mental health needs.

To assist in the supervision of support staff and students and deliver interventions enabling service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and goals as part of safe, effective discharge.

To develop links with statutory and voluntary sector community resources and ensure that ongoing occupational needs are addressed as part of a safe, effective discharge process.

About the employerRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 colleagues and has a wide portfolio including mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. The organisation is committed to the development of its people and runs learning opportunities for staff. Further information about the strategy and benefits can be found on the organisation\u2019s websites: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ and https://workwithrdash.co.uk/.

We are committed to inclusive cultures and value people in our organisation. Allyship video: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Job details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Contact and application informationFor further details or informal visits contact: Kerry Aston, Clinical Lead OT. Email: k.aston2@nhs.net; Telephone: 03000 215612.

LocationRotherham, England, United Kingdom

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

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