Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Ballington House a a specialised rehabilitation service for women with mental health problems
You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.
You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.
You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
At Ballington House you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.
To start your career at Ballington House and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today!
Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include:
* Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
* Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
* Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
* Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
* To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways
To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need:
* Occupational Therapy professional qualification
* UK HCPC registration
* Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience in adult mental health
* Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
* Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
* Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models

What you will get:
* Annual salary of £43,742 - £50,000
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
Where you will be working:
Location and site info: Ballington Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5LW
You will be working at Ballington House, a 10 bedded mental health rehabilitation hospital that provides services for women with complex mental health needs.The environment at Ballington House is a unique aspect of the service with care provided in one of six apartments which offer single and two person accommodation.You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support women who often have complex mental health and co-morbid conditions.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.