Senior OT — Youth Mental Health, Home-Based

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Closer2Home service. This role involves providing intensive support for children and young people with mental health issues in their homes. Key responsibilities include assessments, planning interventions, and supervising support staff. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in mental health settings. This fixed-term position offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year depending on experience, along with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in community, primary care, outpatient, or inpatient settings.
• Post qualifying experience of working as an occupational therapist in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with acute mental health problems in their homes.
• Contribute to assessments, plan and deliver interventions, supervise support workers.

Skills

Specialist mental health assessment

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Experience with children and adolescents

Education

Nationally recognised core qualification i.e. OT

Professional qualification at first degree level or equivalent

Job description

A local healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Closer2Home service. This role involves providing intensive support for children and young people with mental health issues in their homes. Key responsibilities include assessments, planning interventions, and supervising support staff. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in mental health settings. This fixed-term position offers a salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year depending on experience, along with opportunities for career development.