Senior Occupational Therapist

Jupiter Recruitment; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Your Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is assisting a leading mental health service in Gosport, Hampshire, to recruit a Senior Occupational Therapist. The role involves supervising staff, delivering patient-centered therapy plans, and coordinating care for adults with complex needs in a rehabilitation setting.

This is a part-time, 30-hour per week position offering a pro rata salary of £35,117 per year with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development and specialist

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• 3–5 years of experience in OT in diverse clinical settings.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support occupational therapists in delivering therapy plans and interventions.
• Assist in assessing patients' needs, monitoring progress and adapting activities.
• Coordinate and supervise junior staff and ensure teamwork.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with care teams and families.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities and promote safety across settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient-centered care

Mentoring

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Gosport, Hampshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special service is rehabilitation and recovery service for males presenting with mental illnesses and complex needs, that are often accompanied by challenging behaviours

As the Senior Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:

• Support occupational therapists in delivering therapy plans and interventions to patients with physical, mental, or developmental challenges
• Assist in assessing patients' needs, monitoring progress, and adapting activities to enhance independence and daily living skills
• Coordinate and supervise junior assistants and support staff, ensuring effective teamwork and quality care
• Maintain accurate patient records, prepare reports, and communicate with healthcare professionals and families
• Facilitate therapeutic activities, provide patient education, and promote safety within clinical and community settings

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working as an Occupational Therapist
• Proven expertise in delivering patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and mentor junior staff effectively

**To be considered for this position you must be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC**

The successful Senior Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary pro rata £35,117 - FTE salary is £43,896 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 30 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

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