Senior Occupational Therapist — Mental Health & Community Care

LSCft; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join the South Ribble Community Mental Health Team. The role focuses on specialist OT assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex occupational, functional or vocational needs within a supportive MDT context.

The post emphasizes delivery of group and individual interventions, supervisory duties for the Band 5 OT rotation, and opportunities for service

Qualifications

• Diploma/BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• State registered with Health Professionals Council.
• Post Graduate training relevant to mental health work in appropriate speciality

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment, formulation and intervention for clients with complex needs.
• Deliver range of group and/or individual interventions drawn from relevant frames of reference.
• Prioritise planning and delivery of interventions for those with significant impact on occupational functioning.
• Liaise across service boundaries and contribute to team efficiency.

Education

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

State registered with Health Professionals Council

Post Graduate training relevant to mental health work in appropriate speciality

Tools

Excellent communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Supervisory skills

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join the South Ribble Community Mental Health Team. The role focuses on specialist OT assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex occupational, functional or vocational needs within a supportive MDT context.

The post emphasizes delivery of group and individual interventions, supervisory duties for the Band 5 OT rotation, and opportunities for service