Senior Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Are you an empathetic Occupational Therapist with keen interest in Mental Health?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist, to join our fantastic trust.

We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as part of the team within Cherrywood Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. Cherrywood is an 7 bedded unit that provides short-term (up to one year) residential rehabilitation to help service users return to independent living. The unit enables people with severe and complex mental health problems to gain or regain the confidence and skills in everyday activities which will enable them to fulfil their potential for recovery and independence.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established, dynamic and friendly residential rehabilitation inpatient service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who would be committed to working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support the recovery of individuals cared for in this context.

Post is open to previous applicants

Main duties of the job

The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical leadership expertise, and has scope for personal and professional development within a highly professional and supportive environment.

The vacancy allows for a range of competencies as identified within the AFC Knowledge and skills framework, as well as a range of development opportunities within the area of mental health practice.

You will need to be a motivated and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. You will hold a current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patient need and the development, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy treatment and programmes of care, acting as a clinical team leader.

The post holder will take the lead with other senior staff in planning a high quality programme of therapeutic and occupational activities for a caseload of patients in a rehabilitation setting, and be involved in the delivery of these.

To educate, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff, students, patients and relatives.

For more information about this post, please see attached job description.