Lead OT – Forensic Mental Health

Livewell Southwest; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist for the Lee Mill unit, a low secure service focused on complex mental health needs. You will provide leadership, clinical expertise, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches within the secure pathway.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, involvement in forensics, and leadership responsibilities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• To demonstrate strong communication and working relationships within the MDT.
• Ability to plan services according to needs and to work on own initiative as part of MDT.
• Computer literacy and professional IT skills are essential.
• BAOT membership or willingness to register with BAOT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good clinical liaison and attending all relevant meetings.
• To carry out assessments and plans for service users, according to identified needs.
• To carry out clinical work with the use of specialist skills.
• To contribute to and initiate treatment evaluation, review and discharge planning.
• To take on a NamedWorker role for certain patients, including clinically complex cases.
• To develop and maintain links with services within the organisation and with community agencies.
• To carry out group and individual sessions using a range of treatment techniques in cognitive, psychological, physical, and social domains.
• To enhance service through planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy programmes and models.

Education

BSC Hons Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist for the Lee Mill unit, a low secure service focused on complex mental health needs. You will provide leadership, clinical expertise, and contribute to the development of innovative approaches within the secure pathway.

The role offers opportunities for professional development, involvement in forensics, and leadership responsibilities in a supportive team environment.