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Excel Healthcare are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with CORU registration and proven experience working with older adults in psychiatric care.

This position offers the chance to contribute to a proactive and supportive team committed to delivering the highest standards of care.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to work as part of a friendly and professional team. A strong commitment to maintaining and upholding the team’s high standards of care is essential for this role.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Primary Duties:

• To deliver an Occupational Therapy service of the highest possible clinical standard.
• To be directly responsible for the Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of patients on your caseload.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
• To maintain accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act
• To be responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as required
• To develop skills in the specified clinical area and act as a resource for other staff grade occupational therapists
• To support occupational therapy colleagues and to maintain / develop professional standards and good working practice
• To undertake and participate in clinical audit as required
• To participate in research projects as required
• To ensure positive representation of the Occupational Therapy Service at all times
• To develop protocols and clinical care pathways where appropriate
• To be responsible for the direct supervision of Occupational Therapy Students or students of other disciplines assigned to the clinical area/department for training
• To be responsible for daily administration duties and overall management of caseload
• To attend and participate in ward rounds / case conferences and / or team meetings as required

To be successful in this role, you will:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Hold full CORU registration.
• Hold a full drivers license.
• Positive approach to older people with mental health.
• Previous Clinical experience working in mental health with older adults ideally.
• Knowledge of Occupational therapy services, facilities and equipment.
• Ability to assess individual patient needs.
• Passion for healthy ageing and empowerment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Full driving licence

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to join a friendly, supportive Community team, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.