Occupational Therapist (Band 7)

Job overview

We are seeking a specialist, dynamic and extensively experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Service. The postholder will lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs in a secondary care, community setting. This includes managing a complex caseload, providing clinical & professional leadership, supervision, line management duties, and contributing to service development, quality improvements and transformation initiatives.

The postholder will join a full complement of MDT professions, as a highly motivated and enthusiastic member of the team that supports a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent holistic care.

You will have regular access to Occupational Therapy specific supervision, support, networking and development opportunities.

This position is full time, permanent, working onsite or in the community five days a week at NHS, Slough New Horizon, Pursers Court, Slough.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical

Deliver advanced OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures, using evidence-based, client-centred approaches for adults with complex mental health needs and diverse co-morbidities.

• Leadership and Supervision

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior OTs, support workers, apprentices, and students.

• Service Development and Governance

Lead in service evaluation, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Other Duties

Take a lead on and be responsible for the oversight of the rehabilitation programme within the established Supported Housing project. Take a lead on ensuring the provider is working in a way that is compliant with Local Authority Commissioning Contracts.

To develop and facilitate co-produced workshops for the Recovery College.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

• HCPC Registration

• Mental Health – Recovery/rehabilitation approaches

• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health

• Experience of working in community settings

• Supervision of staff or students

• Experience in leadership

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: 01753 690950 or email [email protected] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.