Job Description

Manage a complex/specialist OT caseload from assessment to discharge from therapy. Service users may have multiple needs, including a combination of physical and mental health conditions or learning disabilities. They may also demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance. Ensure the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of service users are maintained at all times, and that care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice by all staff for whom the post holder has designated responsibility.



Undertake complex occupational therapy assessments and develop complex therapy programmes. Assess and manage risk effectively in clinical and community settings, including the service users own home. Work with service users and carers to identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) plan. Develop and implement specialist interventions for individuals or groups, in collaboration with service users and the MDT, to achieve therapeutic goals.



Use technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourage service users/carers in a compassionate manner to support them in achieving their identified goals. Monitor and evaluate occupational therapy treatment to measure progress and modify treatment plans to ensure the effectiveness of clinical interventions. Provide reports and make recommendations on service user progress at clinical meetings, and participate in the clinical decision-making process regarding care programmes as part of the MDT. Provide specialist clinical advice to other healthcare professionals, including those in the acute hospital sector with limited mental health or learning disability experience.



Provide professional advice, as requested and where appropriate, in relation to subject access requests. Provide advice, education, and training to service users and carers. Undertake health promotion activities. Assess service users for and fit adapted equipment in the home, as appropriate.



Act as lead professional for service users on standard care if no other professional is involved in the service users care, and may undertake care coordination for service users on the Care Programme Approach where an occupational therapy component is identified. Recognise the potential for or signs of service user harm, abuse, or neglect, including poor clinical practice; report all such concerns and take all reasonable steps to protect the service user. Identify and report concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk. Demonstrate safe moving and handling of service users, using equipment as required.



Demonstrate safe physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression as required. Please see the attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities.