Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job IntroductionEveryone’s Turning-Point is unique! It’s that moment when someone realises they have made a small but important step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of the recovery process.Douglas House Independent Hospital is located in Didsbury, South Manchester, Pendlebury House is located in Swinton, both in community settings.We provide rehabilitation, treatment and care for 22 men and women (across both Hospitals), with severe and enduring mental health problems. Service Users are both detained under the Mental Health Act and have Informal status.Douglas / Pendlebury House promote and work within a recovery focused model for SU’s participating in a rehabilitation programme. We believe in a person-centred approach. We work towards each individual’s personnel recovery goals; encouraging each ServiceUser to optimise their full potential. We aim to reintroduce and maintain daily living skills, promoting choice, independence, and confidence, in order to equip Service Users with the skills and coping strategies to live more independently in the Communitywhilst managing their illness/psychological distress.We are looking for a dedicated and skilled registered Occupational Therapist to join our team, working at both Pendlebury House and Douglas House Independent Hospital.You will be based working alongside the therapy teams in each hospital that consists of an assistant psychologist and art therapist to deliver the therapy programme.If you are a qualified Occupational Therapist who understands the importance of recovery and are passionate about seeing people achieving independence and empowerment, then we want to hear from you.Role ResponsibilityAs an Occupational Therapist you will hold a central position within the team, working closely with the therapy team and the clinical team to develop and strengthen the therapeutic input within the service.The successful applicant will be confident in applying evidence-based models of occupational therapy that focus on maintaining and restoring functional ability, confidence and competence in living skills and promotes vocational/educational pathways, by linkinginto local community facilities to endorse social inclusion. The role requires strong engagement and motivational skills and flexibility in working with service users with severe and enduring mental health needs.The successful applicant will be responsible for bringing an OT focus to the activity program, delivering workshops that develop life skills, and support residents to manage and to understand conditions in mental health.The Ideal CandidateYou will access clinical supervision and reflective practice meetings regularly.The successful applicant will have a current professional registration as an Occupational Therapist, an understanding of recovery models/approaches with a specific focus on Occupational Therapy interventions. You will also have an awareness and understandingof mental health diagnoses, an understanding of mental health act.The successful applicant will have a keen interest in this client group, and demonstrate an ability to develop assessment skills, working primarily with assessment tools from the Model of Human Occupation, and collaborating with the MDT to devise a careplan tailored to the individual.An understanding of how to manage competing priorities in a busy environment is essential and you will be able to take a calm and professional approach in demanding situations. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understandingof strategies for encouraging engagement from client groups who can lack motivation due to the features of their mental health difficulties.In return for your hard work, dedication and commitment, we can offer the opportunity to grow, learn and develop your professional skills in an environment that is focused on recovery and collaborative MDT working.About usAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positivechange and always treating each other as individuals.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.What benefits will I receiveWe know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total rewardpackage that includes: