Job Opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a clinical specialist role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist at Wathwood Hospital, a medium secure mental health unit based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, part time, 30 hours per week.
Role Overview
You will join our occupational therapy and education team and work with our fantastic multi‑disciplinary teams within the hospital to aid recovery and further the patient experience. The role combines clinical leadership with clinical work within the multi‑disciplinary team. The post holder will lead and contribute to service innovation, hold a small patient caseload, champion high‑quality occupational therapy interventions and professionally supervise OT staff and students.
Responsibilities
* Clinically lead the occupational therapy service at Wathwood Hospital with support from the occupational therapy professional lead.
* Ensure provision of an evidence‑based, recovery‑focused service.
* Have responsibility for delivery and coordination of OT interventions.
* Provide professional leadership, support and supervision to staff and students.
* Lead on strategic developments within the service to contribute to the development of the team and the quality of the care provided.
* Work as part of the wider MDT providing a high‑quality, effective, accessible, person‑centred service.
* Deputise for the occupational therapy professional lead as required and share specific management tasks.
* Offer and participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision and professional support.
Qualifications & Skills
* High level of clinical and professional expertise in occupational therapy.
* Advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking and reflective practice.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising OT staff and students.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
* Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated leadership style.
Benefits
* Professional development opportunities.
* Part of a large, supportive Trust with diverse staff networks.
* Access to occupational health and staff counselling services.
* Commitment to environmental sustainability and health and wellbeing initiatives.
Contact & Application
Informal visits and enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Emma Parr, Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, on 01709 870822 or Emma.Parr@nottshc.nhs.uk. Interviews for this vacancy will be held on 3rd December 2025.
About the Trust
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire with over 200 sites, including prisons.
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