Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate Occupational therapist to take on the role as Clinical Lead to join our Adult Community Mental Health Team combining advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will being working in the South of Essex and Thurrock area.

The successful post holder will be supported to further develop their leadership and clinical skills through supervision, training and other CPD opportunities. The post holder will work as a core part of the broader multi-disciplinary teams within the locality, with specific responsibility for the Occupational Therapy staff and provision of Occupational Therapy interventions.

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to deliver a 10 minute presentation as part of the interview process.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as the Clinical Lead holding direct responsibility for the Occupational Therapy team and the Occupational Therapy provision within the locality.

The post holder will have the opportunity to utilise clinical skills as they contribute directly with the management of people with complex care needs, and leadership skills providing supervision and shaping the delivery of services.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.