186566 (AMG) Occupational Therapy Services Manager (Mental Health)

4 weeks ago


Livingston, United Kingdom NHS Lothian Full time

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Responsible for the strategic operational and professional management of the Mental Health Occupational Therapy Service covering a range of services and sites, within West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership assessing the resource implications of policies and plans relating to Mental Health OT and contributing to the achievement of strategic goals of the Partnership.

Responsible for developing and implementing the Occupational Therapy service strategies for Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Services, in line with the overall AHP strategy.

The postholder works closely with the OT Manager physical services to provide an equitable and consistent service across all occupational therapy areas. This includes management cover during regular absence and taking the lead on specific developments.

Work with the Mental Health Service Manager, Chief AHP and individual AHP heads of services to create a culture of collaboration and multidisciplinary working that supports the local AHP strategy/objectives.

Manage the Mental Health Occupational Therapy Service budget to ensure effective use of resources. Liaise with Clinical Nurse Managers and Team Leads to make effective use of Occupational Therapy budget in other teams.

Interpret, develop and implement policies relevant to Mental Health Occupational Therapy services.

Represent Mental Health Occupational Therapy services on behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership

Act as the Occupational Therapy professional adviser for Occupational Therapy Mental Health in West Lothian and maintain a knowledge of current issues and drivers relating to the whole occupational therapy service.

Deputise for the General Manager, Mental Health and Addictions, or Chief AHP as required.

Provide high quality and specialist direct clinical care, which encompasses Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and management of patients primary and secondary care in West Lothian the Health and Social Care Partnership.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.



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