234803 Occupational Therapy Team Lead (AP)

Nhsscotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead to manage a team of B6 Occupational Therapists. The role involves key responsibilities such as participating in a multi-disciplinary team and providing individual mental health interventions. Candidates must possess a relevant Occupational Therapy degree and be HCPC registered. This permanent position offers the opportunity for professional development and supervision in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in managing a small team of Occupational Therapists.
• Skills in providing individual interventions in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of B6 Occupational Therapists.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary leadership team.
• Provide individual interventions using core mental health treatment skills.

Skills

Team management

Mental health assessment

Occupational Therapy specific skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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NHS Lothian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Permanent 1wte (37 hours)

South Edinburgh Outpatient Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Occupational Therapy service within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, motivated and skilled individuals who are committed to developing themselves, staff and the service within CAMHS.

This Post Will Have a Focus On

• management of a small Team of B6 Occupational Therapists within the South Edinburgh Outpatient Team
• being an active member of the South Edinburgh multi-disciplinary leadership team
• providing individual interventions utilising both Occupational Therapy specific and core mental health assessment and treatment skills

Professional supervision, training and development are integral to the service. You must have a Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.

Job Description

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. We would be delighted to discuss the role/answer any questions and would encourage interested applicants to get in touch by phone or email with either:

Julie Blackwood, 07890 972296 / [e-mail]

Lisa McCaw, 0131 286 5059 / [e-mail]

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.