Lead Occupational Therapist

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• To ensure that own practice and service meets agreed local and national standards and clinical governance requirements, including COT Standards for Practice, Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• To work collaboratively with other Service Leads in Occupational Therapy, carrying portfolio service responsibilities that may bridge all specialties.
• To take a lead role in the development, implementation and review of local policies and procedures required to deliver high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service.
• To be a source of knowledge and expertise regarding Occupational Therapy Services, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines both within the site.
• To manage and co-ordinate the delivery of occupational therapy services on a day to day basis.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered, holding a BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, with appropriate clinical post-graduate courses completed. A minimum of 5 years of experience in mental health is required. A recognized long course or MSc and professional membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) would be advantageous. The candidate should have broad post-qualification experience, particularly in the acute sector, with significant experience in clinical occupational therapy. Strong team leadership skills, experience in effecting change, and a working knowledge of current national and local healthcare issues are essential. Experience in supervising and teaching undergraduate and post-graduate staff is also required, along with inpatient experience, particularly in leading inpatient therapy teams. Additional inpatient experience is desirable.

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What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses