Lead Occupational Therapist

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to support Occupational Therapists within the Adult and OPMH directorates for a 12 month fixed term / secondment period working 30 hours per week.

In this role you will have a unique opportunity to develop your career as a leader within the profession.

This is an exciting time for the Occupational Therapy profession within DPT community teams in rehabilitation and recovery, the establishment of Occupational Therapy operational management posts, and a growing organisational awareness of the power of the profession to deliver solutions to clinical and operational challenges.

In addition we are looking forward to the ongoing collaboration of the new clinical professions strategy and the Occupational Therapy strategic delivery plan., You will support the Head of Profession to implement a program of change and development for occupational therapy within the Trust. You will be responsible for leading and developing occupational therapists within our inpatient and community, in both the Adult and OPMH Directorates. You will have the opportunity to lead on key projects and contribute to the implementation of the OT Strategic Delivery Plan.

This role will also give you an opportunity to develop your strategic thinking and your leadership skills. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our established professional occupational therapy senior leadership team, with peers in the Secure and Specialist Directorates.

This opportunity is available for four days per week 0.4 WTE OPMH and 0.4 WTE Adult. Job share for either the Adult or OPMH lead role will also be considered, please state on the application your preference.

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do