Head of Occupational Therapy

Location:

Bristol (BS98) – Avon, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£45492 – £47836 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

130359335

Posted On:

17 April 2024

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Head of Occupational Therapy to work in an exceptional Neuropsychiatric service based in Bristol. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a neuropsychiatric service, split into 4 wards, offering neurorehabilitation for complex acquired brain injury individuals

To be considered for this position you must hold a registration with the HCPC

As the Head of Occupational Therapy your key responsibilities include:

* Provide direction and leadership to the occupational therapy team, ensuring effective delivery of services
* Conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide therapy to children and adolescents with mental health issues
* Work closely with other professionals in CAMHS to provide comprehensive care and support for clients
* Provide training and supervision to staff and educate stakeholders about the role of occupational therapy in mental health treatment
* Participate in research, evaluate interventions, and contribute to the evidence base for occupational therapy in CAMHS
* Advocate for the inclusion of occupational therapy services and the needs of young people with mental health issues within the healthcare system

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Communicate in an effective, calm and timely manner in a way that respects the views, autonomy and culture of others
* Highly specialist knowledge and critical understanding of Occupational therapy and occupational science
* Experience of conducting audits/reviewing service delivery
* Experience of supervising/managing others
* Highly specialist knowledge and critical understanding of the theories and principles about the importance of enabling people to do the things they want, need or are expected to do to support them being well in life

The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of GBP45,492 – GBP47,836 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* Free parking
* Free meals for staff on duty
* Relocation package available
* Group pension plan helping you save for your future
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
* Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice + much more

Reference ID: 6627

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