Occupational Therapist – CAMHS inpatient

Shire Healthcare are currently sourcing an Occupational Therapist for a permanent position based in North London. Our specialist client supports a variety of service users with mental health needs. The successful Occupational Therapist will split their time between two wards on site. The first is a CAMHS inpatient ward and the second is an inpatient acute ward that supports adults with mental health needs.

This is a part-time (4 days per week), permanent post. The split between wards will be 2 days in CAMHS and 2 days in adult acute.

The role:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychological Therapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, etc.
• Conducting assessments and interventions to a varied caseload of service users
• Planning, assessing, evaluating and amending intervention programmes.
• Providing wider support and training to colleagues regarding the Occupational Therapy provision
• Communicating effectively with carers, family members, external agencies and the wider team in relation to the needs of service users.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a relevant Occupational Therapy Diploma/Degree
• Registered with the HCPC
• Has experience of working within mental health settings previously.

If you are interested in exploring this role further, apply now to discuss with one of our experienced consultants.

Reference ID: 545

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year