Occupational Therapist - Band 8a

Location London
Job type Contract
Salary £35.00 - £40.00 per hour
Reference HQ00117732_1613472767

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 8a Occupational Therapist to fill a full-time role based in Camden. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The pay rate for this Occupational Therapist job is £35.00 - £40.00 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an initial 8-month contract.

Duties:

  • The running of 3-4 investigations simultaneously
  • Attend inquests to speak to the content of reports
  • Engage with key stakeholders including family members
  • Gather information in a sensitive and appropriate fashion from witnesses
  • Tasks relating to the investigation of complex complaints
  • SI investigations

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Mental Health Nursing (RMN trained)
  • NMC registration and a valid live pin
  • Experience of Band 8a level report writing and investigation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous experience of completing serious incident investigation reports
  • Ability to gather and analyse relevant information to inform the investigation
  • RCA training or equivalent
  • A good understanding of NHS mental health services
  • A good understanding of acute inpatient services
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Organisational, interpersonal and time management skills
  • Experience in giving evidence at inquests
  • Ability to provide a summary of learning to teams involved in SI processes
  • Knowledge and understanding of a learning-based approach to serious incidents

Benefits of Working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive mental health nursing knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each candidate you refer who we successfully place
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support
  • In house payroll system
  • Revalidation
  • An industry-leading shift booking system
  • Nationwide coverage including the Channel islands

Contact:

This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Sebastian Dunbar; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.