Specialist Occupational Therapist

Would you like to work as part of a dynamic Occupational Therapy Service on a beautiful Island off the English South Coast with an amazing variety of leisure and recreational opportunities and good ferry connections to the mainland. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified, registered band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our small OT department for a fixed term ending on 31 December 2025. The successful candidate will be required to work in the older adults acute inpatients ward which accommodates patients with psychiatric and dementia diagnoses. This is a post offering varied experience in older adult mental health, with opportunity to embed OT in an exciting continuation of the establishment of OT in the multidisciplinary team. You should be readily adaptable, and you must also have a flexible approach to your work. Supervision is offered on a regular basis along with CPD meetings and ongoing training. The Occupational Therapy service on the Isle of Wight is a small team of motivated, experienced practitioners with a strong professional identity. We strive for best practice standards and will provide you with excellent opportunities such as

• Clinical and peer supervision
• A supportive network of Band 6 Occupational Therapists across the Health Service
• Active continuing professional development
• Fieldwork supervision of student placements from Southampton University
• Opportunities for participation in research and development of services, You will supervise support staff in their daily work and may provide clinical supervision to junior staff if needed., Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion / belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.


• Applicants should be proficient in assessing holistically, formulating care plans, and working 1 to 1 with clients to achieve their occupational goals. Familiarity with the Model of Human Occupation assessments will be useful.
• You should have an excellent working knowledge of the main psychiatric conditions, along with an approachable, pleasant and professional attitude towards both patients and members of staff. Knowledge of dementias is preferred but not essential.
• You may be required to assess for minor aids and adaptations so you should be up to date with assessment and provision of these when needed. Most of this work will be in patients homes and a clean driving licence is desirable.
• You will be expected to facilitate OT groups as required, either on a regular basis or to cover for absence., Degree in Occupational Therapy
• State registration with HCPC
Experience Essential
• Demonstrated relevant post graduate training for area of work.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group.
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software Microsoft Office to support Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of current legislation
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of Health, safety and risk awareness
• Demonstrate current clean driving licence
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

1 day ago Salary £37,338.00-£44,962.00 yearly Job type
• Temporary