Lead Occupational Therapist

Athona; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£47,000 salary

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Career development & CPD opportunities

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

Athona is recruiting an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join a specialist adolescent mental health inpatient service in Charlwood, Surrey. You will lead OT provision within a multidisciplinary team and help young people build independence.

This role combines clinical practice, service development and team leadership with a focus on complex mental health needs. Requires HCPC registration, OT degree and at least three years post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification OT experience.
• Experience with complex mental health or neurodevelopmental needs.
• Experience delivering individual and group interventions and completing assessments.
• Experience supervising junior staff and a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate occupational therapy treatment plans for young people.
• Complete assessments to identify individual needs and therapeutic goals.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group occupational therapy interventions.
• Support young people to develop independence and everyday living skills.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to occupational therapy assistants.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor rehabilitation progress.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to staff training.

Skills

Supervising junior staff

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join a specialist adolescent mental health inpatient service in Charlwood, Surrey.

You will support young people aged 13-18 with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs, leading occupational therapy provision within a multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical practice, service development and team leadership while helping young people build independence and improve their quality of life.

Salary: £47,000 per annum

Position: Lead Occupational Therapist

Hours: Full-Time

Setting: Adolescent Mental Health / Inpatient

Location: Charlwood, Surrey

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Manage and coordinate occupational therapy treatment plans for young people.
• Complete assessments to identify individual needs and therapeutic goals.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group occupational therapy interventions.
• Support young people to develop independence and everyday living skills.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to occupational therapy assistants.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor rehabilitation progress.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to staff training.

For this role, we're looking for someone who has;

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
• At least three years' post-qualification occupational therapy experience.
• Experience supporting people with complex mental health or neurodevelopmental needs.
• Experience delivering individual and group interventions and completing assessments.Experience supervising junior staff and a full, clean UK driving licence.

What benefits are on offer?

• £47,000 annual salary.
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.Career development, training and CPD opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and employee discounts.
• Life assurance and pension contribution.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.