Lead Occupational Therapist - Senior MHSOP Team Leader

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership and manage a complex caseload. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in mental health services for older people and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include leading the occupational therapy service and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time permanent position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community and develop innovative approaches in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of supporting people with mental health issues.
• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions.
• Substantial clinical experience of complex occupational therapy delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership for occupational therapy.
• Manage a small caseload of highly complex occupational therapy.
• Deliver specialist occupational intervention to meet care standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Client-centred approaches

Team collaboration

Education

Pre-registration qualification in occupational therapy

Registration with HCPC

Evidence of post-registration master's level learning

Job description

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership and manage a complex caseload. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in mental health services for older people and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include leading the occupational therapy service and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time permanent position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community and develop innovative approaches in occupational therapy.