Senior Occupational Therapist

Job overview

We invite you to become a valued member of our community mental health team!

We’re on the lookout for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential. In this role, you will engage in initial conversations, offer occupational case formulation, and utilize the Living Well toolkit to guide your interventions. As a key player in our team, you’ll embody the Living Well approach and inspire others through your expertise in person-centered care.

Your collaborative spirit will be essential in fostering co-production and enhancing our multi-agency efforts. We also offer exciting leadership opportunities, including the chance to supervise, appraise, and support your colleagues.

Come be part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives!

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist with us, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients who can truly benefit from your expertise in occupational therapy.

In this rewarding position, you will conduct holistic, person-centered assessments and deliver tailored therapeutic interventions that resonate with each individual's needs. Your knowledge of the CMHF will guide you as you provide thoughtful clinical advice on assessing and addressing clients' occupational and functional needs.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, you'll be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, committed to delivering best practice guidelines for Mental Health and Occupational Therapy. We’re looking for a dynamic clinician with excellent interpersonal skills to engage with service users and their families or carers.

You will play a key role in nurturing the next generation of professionals by supporting students during their placements and supervising junior staff, including Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

At Derbyshire Healthcare, we truly value professional development. You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities, regular clinical and professional supervision, and support from our dedicated OT workforce and leadership team. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to flexible working arrangements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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If you're ready to join a compassionate team where you can grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!