Mental Health Lead Occupational Therapist - Surrey

Lead Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Location: Surrey Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-Time Salary: £54,315 per annum Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team in Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in their career within a specialist mental health rehabilitation setting. The service provides care and treatment for adult males aged 18+ with enduring mental health conditions, including personality disorders, substance misuse issues, challenging behaviours, and individuals who may have a forensic background . As Lead Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting service users on their recovery journey while leading and developing the occupational therapy service. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a complex caseload using evidence-based and person-centred occupational therapy approaches. • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group interventions that promote independence, self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure skills. • Participate fully within the multidisciplinary team and encourage service user engagement throughout their care pathway. • Lead and coordinate the delivery of occupational therapy treatment plans and interventions. • Ensure accurate, timely, and effective clinical documentation relating to patient progress and rehabilitation outcomes. • Support the supervision, development, and performance management of junior occupational therapy staff. • Deliver staff training and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice across the service. • Receive and respond to referrals, undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs. • Support rehabilitation programmes that develop daily living skills, educational opportunities, and community integration. Requirements: • HCPC registered Occupational Therapist. • Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience . • Experience within mental health rehabilitation settings. • Experience using a range of psychometric and risk assessment tools. • Strong therapeutic skills with the ability to engage individuals with complex mental health needs. • Previous experience supervising and managing junior staff members. • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. • Full, clean UK driving licence. Why Join Our Client? • Competitive salary of £54,315 per annum . • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. • Additional day off for your birthday. • Option to purchase additional annual leave. • Extensive career development and CPD opportunities. • Access to a comprehensive rewards and benefits platform. • Blue Light Card discounts. • Wellbeing support services and employee assistance programmes. • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion. • Life assurance and pension scheme. • Enhanced maternity package. • Financial wellbeing support and earned wage access. • Free or subsidised meals. • Free onsite parking. • Opportunity to work within a large, supportive network of healthcare professionals.