Senior Occupational Therapist - Part Time

NHS Jobs; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Gosport is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead a small therapy team and deliver person-centred, evidence-based care to patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs. You will provide clinical supervision, discharge planning, and work with carers and the Medical Director to support the carers group.

The post is part-time and requires strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues to uphold high standards of practice and

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a small therapy team.
• Deliver specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans.
• Manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the therapy team including supervision.
• Oversee equipment and discharge assessments.
• Collaborate with carers and Medical Director on carers group.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Caseload management

Person-centred care

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist - Part Time

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you'll play a key role in helping patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life through person centred, evidence based care. You'll manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health, neurological and physical needs, delivering specialist assessments and tailored treatment plans while working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You'll also lead and develop a small therapy team, including one Occupational Therapy Assistant and one Activities Coordinator, providing clinical supervision, guidance and support. You'll oversee equipment and discharge assessments, contribute to service improvements, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice, documentation and patient care. You will also work with carers and alongside the Medical Director will be responsible for the carers group.