Consultant Occupational Therapist

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits within a new mental health community rehabilitation service in North Lincolnshire. This role as a Consultant Occupational Therapist focuses on delivering high-quality clinical care to individuals with complex mental health needs. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, leading initiatives that enhance the quality of life for service users. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and excellence in care.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Team Environment

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice with complex mental health cases.
• Ability to lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for mental health needs.
• Lead the Mental Health Rehabilitation service and ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Intervention Strategies

Team Leadership

Mental Health Expertise

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Professional Certification

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join a new mental health community rehabilitation service for people living in North Lincolnshire. We are seeking enthusiastic and innovative professionals to help embed this new 7-day service. The service will enable people to receive intensive community rehabilitation closer to home, aligning with the NHS Long Term Plan (2019) for Mental Health.

The community rehabilitation service will comprise a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency workforce, working collaboratively between Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) and North Lincolnshire Council to share skills and expertise to support individuals and enhance their quality of life.

The team will be led by a team manager and supported by dedicated administrative staff.

RDaSH is committed to professional development, offering half a day each month for CPD through our 'half day learning' scheme. This role will involve delivering some of these learning sessions to support colleagues in understanding this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

This position is for a Consultant Occupational Therapist within the North Lincolnshire Mental Health Rehabilitation Team. The role will primarily involve clinical work with a caseload of complex individuals and supervising staff. Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing assessments and interventions to improve the lives of people with mental health needs in North Lincolnshire, adhering to multi-professional consultant-level practice frameworks.
2. Focusing predominantly on clinical work, in line with the expert practice pillar of the framework.
3. Working as part of a 7-day service, which requires working some weekends on a pre-arranged rota.

Expert Practice

• Devoting significant time to clinical activities.
• Leading clinically the Mental Health Rehabilitation service and being responsible for service delivery and pathway development.
• Maintaining a defined complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Leading partnership work with agencies such as Social Services, user/carer groups, and voluntary organizations at various levels.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues who are valued and respected.

Our diverse portfolio includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and substance misuse services.

We are passionate about service quality and aim to employ individuals who share our commitment to providing first-class care. View our strategy here: Strategy Document

Learn more about working with us and our benefits at: Work with RDaSH

We value inclusivity and encourage you to watch our Allyship video: Allyship Video

The main terms and conditions of service are available here: Terms and Conditions