At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop high-quality Occupational Therapy services in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare provider in a low secure hospital setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, your birthday off, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for extensive training and professional development in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and at least 2 years post-registration experience required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Senior Occupational Therapist
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional low secure hospital based in the Ayr, Scotland area.
This would be ideal for an OT stepping up or an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist looking to further their career with a leading team.
You will be working for one of the UKs leading healthcare providers.
This specialist mental health service provides care for males and females with mental illness.
Previous forensic experience is not essential and applications are welcomed from Occupational Therapists with a background in mental health services.
The service has a well-established and supportive Occupational Therapy department of approximately 4:5 Occupational Therapists, providing excellent peer support, supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- To Be Considered For This Position You Must
- Hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Be registered with the HCPC.
- Have a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
- Experience working within mental health services.
- Occupational Therapists looking to progress into a senior role are encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with other Occupational Therapy Service Leads, contributing to service development across specialist areas.
- Take a lead role in the development, implementation and review of local policies and procedures to deliver a high: quality, evidence: based Occupational Therapy service.
- Act as a source of specialist Occupational Therapy knowledge and expertise for service users, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Manage and coordinate the day: to: day delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including specialist assessments such as sensory assessments where appropriate.
- Manage your own specialist caseload using evidence: based practice and client: centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions across hospital and community settings.
- Support and supervise junior Occupational Therapists, assistants and students where appropriate.
- Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop individualised rehabilitation and recovery: focused treatment programmes.
- Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous experience supervising staff or leading a team is desirable but not essential.
- Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Passion for supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to maximise independence and recovery.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Your birthday off as an additional days annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme
- Subsidised meals
- Cashback rewards and online employee benefits
- Regular clinical supervision
- Extensive training and continuing professional development opportunities
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Supervising Occupational Therapist in Ayr employer: TipTopJob
At TipTopJob, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in the serene surroundings of Thatcham, Berkshire, our mental health hospital provides extensive benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for continuous development, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
