Overview
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This exciting opportunity is for an Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Teams. The post will be based at Community Mental Health Team West at Wedderburn House but may be required to move to other areas of our community-based services depending upon future changes and service developments.
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide specialised interventions in both individual and group settings. You will receive comprehensive support from our dedicated and experienced team of Mental Health Specialist Occupational Therapists, fostering the development of clinical skills and professional practice. This post offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Peer Support, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Dietetics, with engagement with partners from local voluntary sectors, advocacy services, employment services, and care provider agencies to enrich daily practice.
Qualifications and requirements: Candidates must be currently registered with the HCPC and have obtained a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy. Our commitment to individual supervision and continuing professional development will support you in this specialist role.
Hours: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday; there is an aspiration for community services to be 7 days per week, which all post holders would be required to participate in.
Informal enquiries: Gillian Funai, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (01382 423040) or Alba Tost, Team Leader, CMHT West (01382 346041).
Application process: Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folders.
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