Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to develop a Clinical Specialist role within Doncaster Community Mental Health Teams. You will contribute to service quality and developments while overseeing the therapists in these teams.

You will provide in-depth knowledge to support evidence-based assessment and treatment for adults with complex mental health needs and supervise therapists within the Integrated Therapy Team.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in mental health services.
• Senior level leadership experience desirable.
• Experience supervising and supporting transformative change.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth knowledge to facilitate evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and treatment for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Oversee occupational therapists within Community Mental Health Services Directorate and Integrated Therapy Team.
• Offer support and advice to multidisciplinary teams and supervise staff.

Skills

Mental health

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Evidence-based practice

Job description

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced occupational therapist wishing to develop a Clinical Specialist role, taking on a combination of clinical leadership and expert practice.

Based within the Community Directorate in Doncaster Community Mental Health Teams you will have the chance to contribute to service quality and developments, whilst overseeing the occupational therapists operating within these. You will also be able to provide in-depth knowledge and skills to facilitate evidence based occupational therapy assessment and treatment for adults with complex mental health needs.

You will work provide support and advice to the multidisciplinary teams. You will professionally supervise occupational therapists within the Community Mental Health Services Directorate including Assertive Outreach and Community Rehabilitation; these teams work as an Integrated Therapy Team.

You should have substantial post registration experience with demonstrable experience at senior level in mental health services. Experience of leading teams and supporting transformative change would be advantageous. You will be supported and managed by a community service manager and supervised by the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

About

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Noma Makhanda Job title: Lead Occupational Therapist & Deputy Chief AHP Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 03000211692