Senior Mental Health OT – Home Treatment Lead

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Furness Home Based Treatment Team. The successful candidate will provide assessments and interventions to support mental health recovery, supervise junior staff, and engage in service development. Essential qualifications include a Diploma/BSC in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration. The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical reasoning, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health Occupational Therapy is essential.
• Possess good time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions to support recovery.
• Supervise junior staff and assist in service developments.
• Deliver a range of interventions for service users.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

Diploma/BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (OT)

HCPC registration

Post Graduate training relevant to mental health

Evidence of CPD

Job description

A reputable healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Furness Home Based Treatment Team. The successful candidate will provide assessments and interventions to support mental health recovery, supervise junior staff, and engage in service development. Essential qualifications include a Diploma/BSC in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration. The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical reasoning, and effective communication skills.