Lead OT - Inpatient Mental Health Leader (NHS)

Pennine Care NHS FT; Stansty; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to transform inpatient mental health care. You will lead OT practice, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based service delivery across various wards. The ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered with extensive experience in mental health and strong leadership skills. This role offers career development opportunities, flexible working options, and a commitment to workforce wellbeing and inclusivity.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Comprehensive staff wellbeing service

Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in mental health.
• Experience in leading and developing occupational therapy practice.
• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the Occupational Therapy service.
• Support and develop the Occupational Therapy workforce.
• Ensure high quality, evidence-based OT service delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Person-centred care

Evidence-based practice

Education

HCPC registration as an occupational therapist

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist to transform inpatient mental health care. You will lead OT practice, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based service delivery across various wards. The ideal candidate will be HCPC-registered with extensive experience in mental health and strong leadership skills. This role offers career development opportunities, flexible working options, and a commitment to workforce wellbeing and inclusivity.