Senior Occupational Therapist

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our AHP Service, supporting Adult Mental Health across community and CRHT settings. You will deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention to adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.

As part of a friendly Occupational Therapy-led team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our award-winning Allied Health Professional (AHP) Service as a Senior Occupational Therapist, supporting Adult Mental Health Services across Portsmouth.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across community mental health services and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT), delivering specialist occupational therapy interventions to adults experiencing significant mental health difficulties. You will play a key role in promoting recovery, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life through evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention.

As part of a friendly, supportive, and highly regarded Occupational Therapy-led service, you will work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues who are passionate about delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care.

The Occupational Therapy service forms part of our award-winning AHP Service, providing specialist mental health occupational therapy across Portsmouth. The team delivers a range of interventions, including individual therapeutic work, group programmes, and the evidence-based and award-winning Occupation Matters Programme.

Our service is recognised for its innovative approach to enabling people to engage in meaningful occupations, improve wellbeing, and develop the skills needed to live fulfilling and independent lives.