Occupational Therapist
(Ref: OTNH)
New Hall, Ruabon, Wrexham
TBC
26/02/2010
Hours
Part time
Job Description
About MHC (Mental Health Care)
MHC is a leading specialist independent sector provider of mental health, forensic mental health and learning disability services within Independent Hospitals and Care Homes.
Focussed on rehabilitation and support, our aim is to deliver quality services which meet the needs of patients, clients and purchasers. We achieve this by placing emphasis on fundamental human needs such as interpersonal relationships, integrity and dignity.
We continue to invest in the development of new services in response to service users' needs and the demands of the care industry. We remain forward-thinking in our approach to how we can deliver specialist services in new and innovative ways, and we specialise in helping people to adapt and manage their own complex needs and behaviours.
Our vision is to consistently improve the quality, range and resource effectiveness of our services through an investment in people, a commitment to training and the development of new facilities.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapist to join the team at New Hall Independent hospital and work in the new low secure unit.
You will work alongside a senior occupational therapist to deliver personalised, evidence based, highly specialist assessments and interventions to support social inclusion and recovery. A focus on service user involvement in your practice is essential.
A good working knowledge of specialist assessments (particularly MOHO based) and intervention is essential along with a commitment to recovery and social inclusion.
The post holder should have substantial experience of working with individuals of working age who experience mental health problems, experience of working in secure services would also be desirable
We offer individual supervision, clinical team and occupational therapy specific CDP meetings, extensive in-house and external training programs and multi-disciplinary integrated working.
About New Hall
New Hall Independent Hospital is a 25 bed all male service, which consists of four wards including a 2 bed bungalow designed for more independent living. New Hall is situated in the village of Ruabon, near Wrexham.
We are now opening a new leading edge low secure service in summer 2010, situated in the grounds of New Hall. The service will deliver intensive care and treatment for 12 male patients, aged 18- 65, who suffer from mental health problems.
The low secure service aims to provide patients with a safe, person-centred, secure environment where individuals can receive the appropriate care and treatment required to manage their complex and long-term needs closer to home. All patients will receive therapeutic interventions, appropriate to their needs, including problem solving, enhanced thinking skills and anger management input, alongside other one-to-one support from Clinical Psychologists Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.