Senior Occupational Therapist - Milton Keynes

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health care provider is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated team in Milton Keynes. This role involves providing client-centred interventions and leading a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment. You'll have the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and contribute to service development while enjoying excellent professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health care, this position offers the chance to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex caseloads and providing evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of clients.
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff.
• Participate in service development and evaluation.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Client-Centred Care

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Leadership

Assessment and Evaluation

Education

HCPC Registration

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Milton Keynes

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Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity?

We're recruiting for a Senior Occupational Therapist at Marlborough House in Milton Keynes, a 28-bedded male medium secure forensic unit. The unit comprises of 2 wards, an acute assessment ward and also a rehabilitation-focused ward. We are an innovative service, developing and strengthening our provision to include a wide spectrum of interventions including sensory assessments, vocational opportunities, and links with the Recovery College.

You'll provide evidence-based, client-centred interventions, manage a varied caseload, and lead junior staff. You'll also play a key role in a multidisciplinary team, shaping service development while supporting recovery-focused care.

We offer excellent CPD opportunities, supervision, and a supportive environment to help you thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, apply today!

This role is eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme. This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role

• Manage a varied and, at times, complex case load.
• Provide occupational therapy that is evidence-based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating the outcome of interventions and documenting all stages of the process.
• Provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service within a designated area/team, holding responsibility and taking a leading role for defined projects or specialist interventions.
• Participate effectively as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust-wide Occupational Therapy service and local multi-disciplinary team.
• Actively participate in the education of occupational therapy students.
• Pro-actively engaging in teaching/presentations of specialist skills both within the Trust and for continuing professional development events/activities.
  
  

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jo Brooker Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07780 485774

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

We would recommend you come for a visit or have an informal discussion about this opportunity including the distribution of hours to be worked, so please contact us on the details below to make any arrangements.

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