Lead Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner who has detailed knowledge of working within learning disability and autism services? If so, join Elysium Healthcare as a Regional Lead Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner.

You will be responsible for the line management, professional leadership and development of the Occupational Therapy Service across the Midlands and Yorkshire LD&A  region. With experience from the NHS and/or private sector, you will manage a defined caseload undertaking OT and SI assessments, interventions and evaluations across the region which includes a hospital, and a range of community based complex care and residential services.

As the Regional Lead Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner this is your opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and expert clinical knowledge through evidence-based practice and embed it into practice across the region.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of online and CPD training courses to support you reach your career goals.

As a Regional Lead Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner, you will be:

• Providing professional management and leadership for the Occupational therapy and sensory integration service across Yorkshire and the Midlands
• Providing expert advice and expertise regarding the Occupational therapy and sensory integration  profession to the regional team regarding service development and workforce planning.
• Establishing, monitoring and evaluating an effective supervision framework for the Occupational Therapy team and apply processes to manage performance.
• Supporting recruitment of Occupational Therapy staff across the region
• Identifying training needs for Occupational therapy staff and participate in the development and delivery of Occupational Therapy CPD opportunities

  To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be qualified and registered as an Occupational Therapist
• At least 6 years post qualifying experience.
• Registered with the HCPC and meet the necessary continuing professional development requirements in order to remain on the register.
• Hold the relevant sensory practitioner qualifications
• A full and clean UK driving licence

  What you will get:

• Annual salary of up to £50,618 plus £5000 car allowance
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.