Senior Occupational Therapist - Later Life Psychiatry Inpatient Service
We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist for a challenging and rewarding role in our Later Life Psychiatry Inpatient Service.
This exciting opportunity is for a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia-related conditions and long-term psychiatric difficulties.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in working with older adults and a strong clinical interest in later life psychiatry, particularly dementia care. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing quality of life and independence for older adults through specialist OT assessment and intervention.
* Delivering comprehensive OT assessments focusing on function, cognition, and daily living skills to enhance patients' overall well-being.
* Designing and implementing compensatory strategies to promote autonomy and engagement in meaningful activities, improving patients' mental and physical health outcomes.
* Providing specialist seating and positioning assessments for clients with complex physical and cognitive needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.
* Facilitating both individual and group programmes within the inpatient setting to promote social interaction, skill-building, and rehabilitation.
* Leading on discharge planning in close collaboration with the Community Later Life Psychiatry OT team to ensure seamless transitions and optimal patient outcomes.