Lead Mental Health Occupational Therapist

JustOT; England; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated team in a 12-bed inpatient unit. This role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments and interventions for young individuals facing complex challenges. You will play a vital role in promoting health and independence while providing clinical leadership and support to junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various perks aimed at enhancing your work-life balance and career development. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Meals

Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail Discounts

Special Offers

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience with young people who have complex needs.
• Demonstrates effective clinical reasoning and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and clinicians.
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff and supervise student placements.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Education

Occupational Therapy Qualification

Job description

Our well-known client has a Lead Occupational Therapist permanent vacancy in Charlwood to join a 12-bed general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18.

J800006927
Lead Occupational Therapist Permanent
Location: Surrey
Salary: £45,760
Hours: Full Time
Client Group: CAMHS Mental health inpatient service
Sponsorship available for candidates already in the UK

You will have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team.

Job Role:
* Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies
* Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants
* Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements
* Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff
* To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways

Requirements:
* Occupational Therapy profession qualification
* Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience with young people who have complex needs
* Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches
* Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
* Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
* Knowledge of how to work with vulnerable, young individuals

Client Offers:
* Annual salary of £ 45,760
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

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