Lead Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Team - Altrincham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health hospital in Altrincham is looking for a Lead Occupational Therapist. This full-time position involves working within a multidisciplinary team, managing treatment plans for patients, and enhancing the Occupational Therapy service. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in inpatient mental health settings and possess strong leadership and risk assessment skills. Competitive salary range of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in inpatient mental health settings, particularly with adult and CAMHS ED populations.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and support to the lead consultant on the unit’s therapeutic programme.
• Manage and coordinate individual treatment plans for occupational therapy.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities promoting positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk assessment competence

Organisational skills

Experience with complex clinical cases

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist with professional registration

Job description

Lead Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Team

Job Title:Lead Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Team
Location:Altrincham
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist to join our client’s dynamic and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team at a leading mental health hospital. This role involves working across both adult and CAMHS ED inpatient services, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference.

About Our Client:

They are one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, offering a challenging and fulfilling career path with the backing of a world-class organisation committed to investing in your development. Across their network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, they are dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of those they support.

As part of their commitment to safety and in line with commissioner and customer requirements, they continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues. Please note that your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements. They appreciate your cooperation.

Role Overview:

As the Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the Occupational Therapy Service within the hospital. The successful candidate will have experience working with a range of complex cases in an inpatient setting, both individually and in groups. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consultation and support to the lead consultant on the unit’s therapeutic programme.
• Engaging patients in therapeutic and meaningful activities that promote positive outcomes.
• Managing and coordinating individual treatment plans for occupational therapy and activities.
• Conducting 1:1 OT assessments and delivering tailored treatment plans.
• Developing close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues to ensure clinical practice aligns with organisational policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards, particularly regarding risk assessment.
• Demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills along with exceptional organisational abilities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant professional registration.
• Substantial experience in an inpatient mental health setting, specifically working with adult and CAMHS ED populations.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop a team.
• Competence in risk assessment and the management of complex clinical cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive relationships with colleagues.
• High level of organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload effectively.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with the latest practices in occupational therapy.

Disclosure:

This role is subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. They are an equal opportunities employer and will cover the cost of the DBS check.