Senior Occupational Therapist

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences., We're on the lookout for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest potential. In this role, you will engage in initial conversations, offer occupational case formulation, and utilize the Living Well toolkit to guide your interventions. As a key player in our team, you'll embody the Living Well approach and inspire others through your expertise in person-centered care.
Your collaborative spirit will be essential in fostering co-production and enhancing our multi-agency efforts. We also offer exciting leadership opportunities, including the chance to supervise, appraise, and support your colleagues.
Come be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives!, As an Occupational Therapist with us, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients who can truly benefit from your expertise in occupational therapy.
In this rewarding position, you will conduct holistic, person-centered assessments and deliver tailored therapeutic interventions that resonate with each individual's needs. Your knowledge of the CMHF will guide you as you provide thoughtful clinical advice on assessing and addressing clients' occupational and functional needs.
Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, you'll be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, committed to delivering best practice guidelines for Mental Health and Occupational Therapy. We're looking for a dynamic clinician with excellent interpersonal skills to engage with service users and their families or carers.
You will play a key role in nurturing the next generation of professionals by supporting students during their placements and supervising junior staff, including Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
At Derbyshire Healthcare, we truly value professional development. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, regular clinical and professional supervision, and support from our dedicated OT workforce and leadership team. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to flexible working arrangements.

Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

+ Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
+ 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
+ Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
+ Generous NHS pension scheme
+ Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
+ Health service discounts and online benefits
+ Incremental pay progression
+ Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
+ Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
+ Health and wellbeing opportunities
+ Structured learning and development opportunities, Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.