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.