About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Service as a Band 7 Lead Occupational Therapist. The post holder will provide professional leadership and clinical oversight across five inpatient rehabilitation wards, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs to achieve recovery, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Providing professional and clinical leadership for occupational therapy across five rehabilitation wards.
Maintaining a clinical caseload of service users with complex and enduring mental health needs.
Leading the assessment, formulation, and delivery of specialist occupational therapy interventions.
Ensuring occupational therapy practice is evidence-based, outcome-focused, and aligned with professional standards.
Supporting staff development through supervision, appraisal, teaching, and mentorship.
Leading service improvement, audit, and quality assurance initiatives.
Contributing to operational planning and the development of rehabilitation pathways.
Working collaboratively with carers, families, community services, and external agencies to support effective discharge planning and recovery.
Essential