Senior Occupational Therapist

TipTopJob; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Maternity pay

Birthday leave

Pension

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

Private healthcare

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a committed Senior Occupational Therapist to join an exceptional mental health service in the Gosport, Hampshire area. The role requires HCPC registration and 3–5 years of experience, with leadership responsibilities mentoring junior staff.

The post is a permanent part-time position (30 hours per week) with an excellent pro rata salary and extensive benefits including enhanced maternity pay and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and mentor junior staff.
• Proven expertise in delivering patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

HCPC registration

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 UKs leading health care providers.

This special service is a 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 GBP35,117 : FTE salary is GBP43,896 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 and management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus

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