Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team, working across adult and CAMHS ED inpatient services. This role offers the chance to maintain and develop the Occupational Therapy service, providing care to a diverse group of clients with complex needs in an inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation and assistance to the lead consultant regarding the therapeutic programme on the unit.


• Engage patients in therapeutic, meaningful activities that contribute to their overall care and recovery.


• Manage and co-ordinate individual treatment plans focused on occupational therapy and structured activities.


• Conduct 1:1 occupational therapy assessments and deliver tailored treatment.


• Develop strong working relationships with clinical and professional colleagues, ensuring that clinical practices align with organizational policies and meet statutory regulations, especially in terms of risk assessment.


• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and exhibit strong organizational abilities.