Occupational Therapists aim to support the recovery of people with all types of psychological and physical health needs, who are experiencing difficulty with everyday tasks such as self-care, employment and leisure. They aim to help people develop a personally satisfying routine of activities that create a sense of purpose and direction to life. They work alongside people to help them to achieve a balanced life-style and become involved in activities that support their mental and physical health and well-being. Occupational Therapists aim to assist people to develop skills to cope with everyday stresses and strains of life, manage their relationships and meet their psychological needs. They run a varied programme of group activities for service users in community and in-patient settings. They also take on case-loads of individual service users. Occupational Therapists have a professional training and are registered, and regulated by, the Health Care Professions Council in the UK.
Address:
Mental Health Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ
Umbrella org:
Central and North West London Mental Health Trust
Job title:
Head Occupational Therapist
Opening times:
9am-5pm are our usual operating hours but varies according to team accessed
Waiting times:
Varies according to team being accessed
Who is it for:
Harrow Mental Health service users in acute in-patient and across community settings
Languages:
We work with interpreters as required
Childcare:
None at present
How to apply:
Harrow Mental Health Service Users are referred via Harrow Mental Health Services internal processes, users of the Bridge day centre, or the Assertive Outreach Team may apply.
Buses:
182 hopper bus, H10, H14, H15, 186.
Train/tube:
Northwick Park Tube
Parking:
Charges apply at Northwick Park Hospital pay and display car park